Beef Stroganoff

I grew up thinking beef stroganoff only came from that box mix, but as an adult, I was reintroduced to the scratch made version of this comforting casserole and I fell in love…

Tender beef simmered in a beefy gravy filled with garlic, onions and mushrooms and lighted up with sour cream and fresh parsley. This beef stroganoff is so delicious that you are going to want to lick your bowl clean… even if that action is not typical for you.

If you are looking for a flavorful comfort food dish then this one is definitely for you.

Let’s get started…

Begin by gathering your ingredients. To make a skillet with 6 servings, you will need 1 1/2-2 pounds of thinly sliced flank steak, a large diced yellow onion, 16 ounces of thinly sliced mushrooms, 5 cloves of finely minced garlic, 2 cups of beef stock, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch, 1 tablespoon of tomato paste, 3/4 cup of sour cream, 1/4 cup of finely chopped fresh parsley, some salt and black pepper and 4 tablespoons of butter.

Start by whisking 2 cups of beef stock with 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste and set aside for now.

Place a large skillet over medium to medium high heat and add 2 tablespoons of butter. Once the skillet is warm and the butter has melted, add the thinly sliced beef and season generously with salt and black pepper.

Sear the beef for a minute or 2 on either side and then transfer the beef onto a plate and set it aside for now.

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into the skillet and use a wooden spoon to work up any browned bit left behind from searing the beef.

Reduce the heat to medium and add the diced onions, sliced mushrooms and minced garlic and cook for 5-7 minutes or until they are nicely softened.

Once everything is tender and fragrant, pour in your beef broth mixture and bring it to a simmer.

As soon as the mixture begins to simmer, add 3/4 cup of sour cream, the seared beef and about 1/4 cup of finely chopped parsley into the skillet and give everything a good mix.

Simmer the mixture for a few minutes to let everything come together and add another pinch of salt or black pepper, if necessary…

Although beef stroganoff is often served over egg noodles, I love serving this creamy sautéd beef over mashed potatoes. There is something extra special about the way that the sour cream gravy tastes with the mashed potatoes. Mashed potatoes are meant to be smothered in something delicious and this beef stroganoff is definitely delicious.

Beef stroganoff is one of those classic stovetop simmered casseroles that gives you tons of comforting, nostalgic vibes. Its perfect for anything from a weeknight dinner to the main event at a big family get together and regardless of who you whip this up for, one thing is for sure… they are going to love it.