Easy Beef Stroganoff (2024)

This beef stroganoff recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Tender pieces of beef are simmered with mushrooms in a savory sour cream gravy!

Serve this easy beef stroganoff spooned over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

An Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe

• Beef stroganoff is quick and easy to make, yet it tastes like it’s been cooking for hours.
• It all cooks in just one pan for less mess and fewer dishes to wash.
• The secret to beef stroganoff with tender meat is in the cooking method (be sure not to overcook!).
• The easy sauce is delicious and can be stretched by adding extra mushrooms or veggies.

Ingredients for Beef Stroganoff

Beef – Use steak in this recipe for great flavor and tender results – sirloin steak, ribeye, or beef tenderloin are great choices.

Note: If you have leftover steak or cooked beef, slice and add it at the end of cooking—just long enough to heat through.

Onions & Mushrooms – Onions and mushrooms add great flavor to this dish, and they also help stretch the meal a bit further! Use either white or cremini mushrooms.

Stroganoff Sauce – Sauce for beef stroganoff is a savory mixture of broth, seasonings, and a bit of Worcestershire sauce and Dijon. Just before serving, sour cream is stirred into the sauce. Greek yogurt can be used in place of sour cream.

Variations

• You can swap the from-scratch sauce for a can of condensed cream of mushroom soup for an instant dish.
• Use frozen or homemade meatballs or ground beef.
• Add extra veggies like peas or bell peppers to add a pop of color and flavor!

Serve with egg noodles, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a crowd-pleasing favorite!

Tips for Beef Stroganoff

Here are a few tips to make this the best Beef Stroganoff.

• Don’t overcrowd the pan when browning (brown in small batches)
• Don’t overcook the beef; it should be a little bit pink inside as it will continue to cook in the sauce.
• Scrape up the little brown bits in the pan when making the sauce.
• For a thicker sauce, mix equal parts cornstarch and water and then add it to the boiling sauce a bit at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
• Ensure the sour cream doesn’t boil to prevent it from curdling.

Got Leftovers?

Leftover beef stroganoff can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Store the noodles separately from the stroganoff.

Freeze portions without egg noodles (they get mushy in the freezer) in zippered bags for up to 4 weeks and thaw in the refrigerator until ready to reheat on the stove.

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