Classic Beef Stroganoff

Stroganoff is an 'à la minute' dish, meaning it's cooked quickly to order. Beef tenderloin is tender but lean, so long cooking makes it tough. The sauce relies on earthy mushrooms, tangy mustard, and creamy sour cream. An elegant dinner ready in 15 minutes.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 520 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Eastern European

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Skillet: To sear, not steam.
  • Sharp Knife: For julienning.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Slice beef into strips. Salt and pepper. Heat skillet to smoking hot.

Tip: Hot pan creates a crust immediately.
2

Sear beef 2-3 mins (brown outside, pink inside). Remove immediately.

Tip: Don't overcook or it turns to leather.
3

In same pan, sauté onion and mushrooms until liquid evaporates and they brown.

Tip: Mushroom water dilutes the sauce; cook it off.
4

Add tomato paste and mustard, cook 30 secs. Add pickles.

Tip: Cooking paste mellows it; pickles add acidic brightness.
5

Add heavy cream, reduce slightly. Lower heat, stir in sour cream.

Tip: Do not boil sour cream!
6

Return beef and juices to pan, warm through for 1 min.

Tip: Just reheat, don't cook.
7

Top with parsley. Serve with rice or egg noodles.

Tip: Fresh herbs lift the dish.

Recipe FAQ

Tough meat?
Overcooked. Tenderloin needs only minutes. Or you used a tough cut like shank.
Split sauce?
Sauce was too hot or boiled after adding sour cream. Stir dairy in at the end, off heat!

Ingredients

  • 1.1 lb Beef Tenderloin (or Sirloin)
  • 1 small Onion
  • 7 oz Mushrooms (sliced)
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 pieces Pickles (julienned)
  • 2/3 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 2 tbsp Butter or Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper
  • 1 bunch Parsley