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Beef Stroganoff

Tender beef, garlic and mushrooms simmered in a rich, creamy sauce. One of my favorite comfort dishes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Russian
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2-2 pounds of flank steak, thinly sliced
  • salt and black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons of butter
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 5 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 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 fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Combine 2 cups of beef stock, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of tomato paste in a small bowl and set aside for now
  • Add 2 tablespoons of butter into a large skillet over medium heat
  • Once the butter has melted, add the thinly sliced beef, season generously with salt and black pepper and sear in both sides 
  • Transfer the beef onto a plate and set aside for now 
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter into the pan and use a wooden spoon or stiff spatula to work up any brown bits 
  • Add the onions, mushrooms and garlic and cook for 5-7 minutes or until softened 
  • Add the beef broth mixture, season with salt and black pepper and bring to a simmer
  • Once the sauce has thickened a bit, stir in 3/4 cup of sour cream and the seared beef
  • Garnish with finely chopped parsley and add additional salt and black pepper, if necessary 
  • Serve hot over egg noodles or mashed potatoes