Beef Stroganoff Recipe (VIDEO)
Classic Beef Stroganoff with tender strips of beef and mushrooms in an indulgent creamy Stroganoff sauce, served over noodles. Don’t be intimidated by the name because this is an easy, one-pan, 30-minute recipe!
We love one pot beef dinners like our filet mignon, beef stir fry, or beef stew. If you haven’t tried beef stroganoff, you are in for a treat!
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Beef Stroganoff Recipe
There are 2 critical factors for beef stroganoff: (1) quick searing of high quality beef and (2) the right proportions of sauce ingredients for a balanced sauce that makes the beef really shine.
What is the Best Beef for Stroganoff?
This recipe relies on a quick sear (1 minute per side) so a high quality, tender steak is critical for best results. A poor quality steak will be chewy and tough. My old Russian Cookbook (circa 1990) recommends a filet mignon but it also works very well with:
- Top Sirloin (be sure it says “TOP sirloin”)
- Boneless Ribeye steak
- Beef Tenderloin
- Filet Mignon tips
- If you are looking for a less expensive alternative, some have reported good results using ground chuck beef.
What is Stroganoff Sauce Made of?
Although this recipe calls for a high quality steak, stroganoff sauce has humble ingredients that produce rich and memorable flavor. The original sauce has been modified as it has traveled the world. Some have added wine (like this slow cooker stroganoff) and a variety of seasonings, but the base of a good stroganoff sauce is simple:
- Broth (we use beef broth)
- Whipping Cream
- Sour Cream
- Mustard
How to Serve Beef Stroganoff:
Beef stroganoff is packed with flavor from it’s creamy mushroom sauce so pair it with simple grains or starches that won’t compete with the sauce, such as:
- Egg noodles, lightly buttered (our favorite!)
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Steamy white rice
- Buckwheat Kasha
Who Invented Beef Stroganoff?
Beef Stroganoff was invented in Russia in the early 1800’s. Count Stroganoff was a dignitary in the court of Alexander III. Count Stroganoff’s chef (who was likely French), created the dish and named it after Stroganoff. I found a picture of Count Pavel Stroganoff, but wish I could find the chef as well! The earliest known recorded recipe was published in this Russian cookbook published in 1871.
More Easy Dinner Recipes to try:
- Chicken Fricassee – a timeless French classic
- Lasagna – beefy, saucy, cheesy and delicious
- Chicken Pesto Pasta – in a pesto cream sauce
- Beef Chili – quick and so satisfying
- Creamy Shrimp Pasta – restaurant quality
How to Make Beef Stroganoff:
Watch Natasha make this classic Stroganoff recipe in creamy mushroom sauce. This recipe comes together in one pan, is easy enough for a weeknight dinner, and impressive for company.
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Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Ingredients
For the Beef Stroganoff:
- 1 lb top sirloin steak, thinly sliced into strips*
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 lb brown mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 1 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
To Serve:
- 1 Tbsp green onion, to garnish
- 8-12 oz egg noodles, to serve
Instructions
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Place a large deep pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 Tbsp oil and once oil is very hot, add thinly sliced beef strips in a single layer, cooking 1 minute per side without stirring. Cook until just browned and no longer red. Sear beef in 2 batches so you don't overcrowd the pan. Remove beef to a plate and cover to keep warm.
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Add 2 Tbsp butter, chopped onion and sliced mushrooms. Sautee 6-8 minutes or until liquid has evaporated and onions and mushrooms are soft and lightly browned.
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Add 1 minced garlic clove and sautee 1 minute until fragrant. Add 1 Tbsp flour and sautee another minute stirring constantly.
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Pour in 1 cups beef broth, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pan then add 3/4 cup whipping cream and simmer another 1 to 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
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Stir a few Tablespoons of the sauce into 1/4 cup of sour cream to temper it so the sour cream doesn’t curdle then add it to the pan while stirring constantly.
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Stir in 1 Tbsp Worcestershire, 1/2 tsp dijon mustard, and season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, or season to taste and continue simmering until sauce is creamy. Add beef with any accumulated juices back to the pan and bring just to a simmer or until beef is heated through.
Recipe Notes
For best results, be sure your meat is either: Top Sirloin, Boneless Ribeye steak, Beef Tenderloin (Filet Mignon), or Filet Mignon tips.
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Natasha Kravchuk
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This is a very good, very standard recipe which will easily and quickly produce a nice stroganoff. But for the life of me I cannot understand why one would take a steak, slice it, and then try and sear it. Just cook the steak whole to medium rare, let rest, and slice. So much easier and no chance of making shoe leather.
Hello, could this be made in an instant pot? If so, can you please share time and temperature, I’m fairly new to instant pots. Thank you!!
Hi Tee, one of our readers shared this comment “Amazing! My first time cooking this dish. I used Instant Pot and added cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Sooo good and tender!” I haven’t tested it to advise of the temperature and timing.
Planning on making this for dinner tonight. Can you use top sirloin and get similar results?
Hi Rick! This will work with Sirloin! Here’s what one of my readers wrote: “Amazing recipe have made it twice once with sirloin and the other time with pork fillet. Both were delicious and lots of compliments 👍” I hope that helps!
Delicious!
I am going to double the sauce next time, but keeping the amount of noodles & beef the same.
Shortcuts:
Used leftover cooked roast beef & drained canned mushrooms, both stirred in at the end.
Also used chicken broth to cook the noodles & for the sauce.
I’m glad to hear that, Alice! Thank you for sharing.
Hello,
This looks so yummy!! But I’m gluten intolerant and was wondering if I could sub the flour with gluten free rice flour? Any other suggestions would be appreciated.
I’d love to give this recipe a try!
Thank you, Becky
Hi Becky! I have not tested it to advise. One of my readers reported using corn starch with good results.
I am not a big fan of mushrooms but wanted to try it for my husband and I have to admit this is DELICIOUS! So much so that this is the second time I am making in 2 weeks.
That’s wonderful, Kelly! I’m so glad it’s loved!
Delicious recipe! I ended up using portobello mushrooms because it was all I had on hand. Turned out perfect. Will definitely make again.
That’s wonderful! I’m glad it was enjoyed.
Great recipe, but I think you need to open your eyes to Flank Steak or Hanger Steak. Both cuts, when sliced against the grain, are much better steaks thanSirloin outright. Have better flavor than tenderloins/filet, and are almost as tender, if sliced correctly, as a Rib-eye. I use either cut in all of my stir-fries, fajitas and, yes, stroganoff!
Thank you for your feedback and suggestion, Christian!
Amazing! My first time cooking this dish. I used Instant Pot and added corn starch to thicken the sauce. Sooo good and tender!
Thank you for sharing, Olga! I’m so glad you loved it.
AT the request from my Son, the recipe was doubled and he didnt even take his first bite. Loved by the entire fam.
That’s wonderful, Juli! I’m so glad it was loved!
I made this when I was eating meat.Now I am a vegetarian not super strict still will used beef and chicken broth.
I wonder if you have a mushroom stroganoff recipe or if I can just leave out the beef in this one.
Hi Shelly, I don’t have that recipe but you can leave the beef if you want.
This was DELICIOUS!!! I’m not normally a recipe-follower but I followed this one to a t and we loved it!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
That’s wonderful to hear, Aly! So glad you loved this recipe. Thanks for the review.
Another “new” recipe for an old classic dish. Boring. Not enough sauce, the sauce is very bland, and not enough sour cream taste. I will continue to stay with the tried and true classic recipe.
Hi Bobby! This recipe has great reviews. Did you make any substitutions or miss anything? I’m sorry you did not enjoy this recipe but I’m glad you have a recipe you enjoy.
Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe! It was easy to follow and produced a delicious dish!! Seriously the tastiest thing I’ve made in a while. Even my boys liked it, which is saying something.
That’s awesome! Thank you for your good comments and feedback, we appreciate it.
Can I make this without mushrooms? My husband and son are not a fan. Thank you
Hi Kelly, mushrooms do add quite a bit of flavor and you would miss them in this dish. Thanks for your feedback.
Can you make ahead & freeze cooking the noodles just a little.
I usually service the noodles on the same day I cook it.
Well I’m going to try this at the fire station when I go back on shift. I’ll let you know how the guys like it.
I hope everyone loves it, Wade!! We look forward to your feedback!
Can this be frozen? I can’t wait to try it – I want to take it camping and was hoping it would survive being frozen first?
Hi Shannon, this recipe never lasted long enough for us to freeze so I cannot advise but here is what one of our readers wrote “I’ve heard from many sources that it DOES freeze very well (but it sounds like when you re-heat it you should take the meat out first and add back last minute so it doesn’t become dry/chewy)” I hope that helps.
If you have a vacuum seal machine, it does great when freezing!!
This recipe was spot on! The taste of the gravy is rich and full of body and flavor! It’s an extremely easy dish to prepare as well
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, JoJo!
How many people does this recipe feed? Sounds delicious. Having a couple over for their Anniversay.
Hi Elizabeth! I have the number of servings listed on the recipe card. You can also hover your cursor over the number of servings in red lettering and slide it to the right or left to increase/decrease the serving size.
Would it work if I make this a day ahead?
If so, If it’s all been properly refrigerated, should it be assembled right before serving? Im a little worried about the rare beef.
Thank you in advance!
Hi Ann, yes that would work. Beef stroganoff does reheat well and since it is in a cream sauce – it doesn’t have that reheated beef flavor, just heat over low heat just until warmed through and so the sauce doesn’t break and stays creamy.
Not since the internet got going in the 90’s have I ever added a comment on a recipe. EVER! This is nuts good. Do it to the letter the first time around and tweak it as you see fit. Natasha’s skills are wonderful and simple to follow. Trying Mongolian beef next.
Thank you so much for the great feedback, John! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe. I hope you love the Mongolian Beef as well! 🙂
This is the BEST! Using it again this Friday for my Fiance’s birthday dinner and party,Having a few couples over and since this is his favorite and he made sure is what being served. I will serve it with noodles and the green onions for garnish. Thank you for making me a wonderful cook and keeping my fiance’ loving all your wondwerful dishes!!
Hi Beth! You’re welcome. I’m so glad you both love this recipe. Happy “early” Birthday to your fiancé!
Tried this recipe and do not want to use any other one again- it is really the best- thanks
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, Debbie!
This is the best beef stroganoff I’ve ever made. I doubled it and it still came out perfect (though I did have to use a little corn starch and water to thicken it a bit more). Served it with egg noodles and it was a HUGE hit. Seriously, make this. You won’t regret it. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Maria!
My husband used elk tenderloins and he followed your directions exactly. It was so good everyone wanted to lick their plates. Love all your recipes. Thanks for creating such delicious and easy to follow recipes.
Hooray! I’m so happy to hear you all loved the beef stroganoff. Thanks for the awesome review.
My husband and I are always on the lookout for a great Beef Stroganoff recipe. We never found that one authentic recipe until now. This is the BEST! Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Gail!
Made this yesterday and it’s very good. My husband and I really enjoyed it.
Thats great, Marie! Glad to hear that. 🙂
Great Sauce. Will make more sauce next time. Thank you for recipe and background of the dish. Enjoying your site.
You’re very welcome! I’m glad you loved it.
Loved it! Company worthy dish! I would double all the ingredients that go into the sauce, i.e., everything but the meat and mushrooms. I used tenderloin steak to ensure is was tender. Thank you!
Extra sauce is the best! Thanks for sharing. I’m glad it was enjoyed
Natasha!! I just made your beef stroganoff… the best I have ever made. Thank you for your delicious recipes!
Kathy, love this message! Thank you so much for sharing your experience trying this recipe.
Common ingredients, easy steps, one pot cook, tastes great.
Adding this to our regular menu rotation.
Thank you Natasha!
You’re welcome! I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try.
Good afternoon,
I’ve made many of your recipes and have been very happy. I’m
Very happy.
Do you have a cookbook?
Hi Rick! I’m so glad you enjoy my recipes. Thank you. I’m working on my first cookbook, Fall 2023 is when it will be ready.
Made this recipe for our family last night, thank you. My husband loved it.
I’m so glad it was a hit, Brandy!
Thank you for sharing this recipe, my husband and daughter loves it. I will put this recipe in one of my top list.
You’re welcome! I hope your family will love all the recipes that you will try for them.
Was very good!!!! although i wanted twice the mushrooms lol and sauce….TY
We love those mushrooms too, Lance! I’m so glad you enjoyed this stroganoff!
I’m wanting to make this but I always want more sauce when I make similar dishes. Any recommendations on how to make it more saucy without messing up the flavor?
Hi Holly, one of my readers tried that, here’s what they said: “Absolutely delicious! I did add more beef broth and sour cream so it made more sauce, we love sauce! Thank you for the easy recipe.” I hope this helps!
I messed up and told my mom it was the best ever and now she blocked my number. Stroganoff is one of my all time favorite foods and I somehow never thought of adding heavy cream (we also always add beef consomme along with the broth). It was so beautifully rich. I made 3 pounds of meat so I could have it the next couple days. It will be lucky to last until lunch tomorrow. Can’t wait to play with this some more and see what creations I can come up with. Thank you! 6 stars/5 – Seth
Haha! That is funny, Seth! Thank you for the laugh and the wonderful review. I’d love to hear what some of your creations are. 🙂 Please come back and share if you are able to or tag me on Instagram or Facebook #natashaskitchen
Delicious! I used flank steak, thinly sliced and seared. Perfect! Thank you!
You’re very welcome, Sally! 🙂
Hi👋 How thin do you slice your top sirloin. One/Fourth Inch OR Half/Inch?
Hi Susan! I cut mine up to 1/2”, sometimes a lot less. It’s based on preference. It just becomes easier to overcook overly thin sirloin so you’d have to watch it.
I have a chuck roast that I can use. So just cook a little longer to tenderize?
Hi Annie, I have not tested it but some of my readers reported good results ground chuck beef.
When I use chuck in a quick sear fashion, I don’t cook longer to tenderize but rather just try to cut the larger areas of fat and then treat what is left no differently than any other meat. Typically the problem with using chuck in a quick-heat situation is that while plenty of people like medium to medium rare steak, no one likes medium-rare fat. So just cut out the fatty parts and use the nicely marbled other parts just like you would sirloin or filet. IMO 🙂
Oops I commented on the wrong recipe(was same dish but another persons version) but I was thinking of trying this 1 to see if I liked it even better than the other recipe i tried, i think thats how i got mixed up
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Hi Mindy! No worries. I hope you love this recipe as well. 🙂
This is comfort food for me, and this recipe is exactly what I needed! I followed all directions exactly as written and every picky eater in this house loved it. Thanks for a great recipe!
So glad to hear that! Thank you.
Awesome Recipe! Had it for dinner tonight, with left over Prime Rib Roast, worked just as good 🙂 Thanks again for all you do!
Wonderful! Thank you!! 🙂
I have filet mignon tips that I’d like to use for this recipe. Do I need to cut them into smaller pieces ?
Hi Annette, I think that will work. Please update us on how it goes if you decide to try that!
Great recipe! Perfect every time, and I make this often. Only thing I’ve changed is, I swapped the chives for fresh dill. Just like my Mom made! Thanks.
Awesome feedback, thank you for sharing!
I love stroganoff! And though this recipe is along the lines of most, it produced a much lighter meal. I did tinker with it a bit, I had left over sushi rice that I used instead of noodles and I used coconut milk instead of beef broth and 95% fat free hamburger instead of sirloin.
The end result was savory, fulfilling yet not heavy.
This is a great variation!
Hello Linda, thanks a lot for the good review! Good to know that the substitutions that you used worked so well too!
That’s great to read. We have dairy allergies so was curious if it would turn out with an alternative. Now I’m definitely going to try this! Thnx
I’ve made about 30 of her recipes lol. I make mine a little spicier, we are southern, but everyone of her meals is a friggin hit! Ive made this particular recipe about 10 times. If you are ever in Houston, let me know!!!!!
I’m happy to know that you have been enjoying the recipes that you tried!
Made this tonight and it was delicious! I used ground beef because that’s what I usually prefer for stroganoff and I used about half of the amount of mushrooms because my husband doesn’t like them lol. Even with those modifications, my husband and I both loved this dish 🙂
Ground beef sounds good too, happy to know that you both enjoyed this recipe!
I’ve made this recipe twice, before with beef and tonight with venison steak. Delicious both times, my friends and I both agreed, we couldn’t even tell we were eating venison! It is an outstanding stroganoff recipe!! 😊❤️😋
Hi Christine, good to hear that you loved the 2 versions and thank you for sharing that with us!
Where is this and the whole family loves it thank you for sharing your recipe. I always enjoy watching your videos. Thanks again
I hope you get to try this recipe soon! THank you for watching my videos!
I used almost a pound of ground beef, plus some precooked rib-eye steak…cut up….to make it to about a pound of meat. I have made Roy Andries de Groot’s stroganoff recipe (circa 1966) which calls for a more highly spiced, flavored sauce, so I added more dijon mustard plus some chili powder and paprika. tasted great! Using ground beef certainly makes the kitchen clean-up easier than searing meat at high temperatures with splatters everywhere! Thanks!
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Douglas! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I made this recipe several times. It is So delicious and easy to make.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Marie-Claude!
Added to the Family Cookbook – Awesome – thanks!
One suggestion, beef consume is a great add rather than broth
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Elizabth! I’m happy you enjoyed it!
So I usually dont cook very well. Something usually goes wrong and the meals dont quite turn out well. But… I followed this recipe to the letter and it turned out to be the best meal I every cooked. It was perfect. Even my skeptical daughter went back for seconds. I now reign “King of the Kitchen”!
Hi Mike! I’m so glad you loved this recipe. Thank you for the wonderful review. I hope you find many more recipes you can successfully make and enjoy! 😉
It looks good! I would love to try this and can I use chicken instead of beef?
Yes, that would work.
Can you use a crock pot sear the beef and put it in a Crock-Pot with all the other ingredients and leave it for the day on slow?
Hi Michele, I haven’t tried using a crock pot to sear beef before, so I can’t say how that would work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe
Delicious but prices have grown so that this is now a $50 meal
I never leave reviews for recipes I’ve found online, however, this meal warrants a comment. It is delicious! I’ve been looking for a yummy stroganoff recipe and this is it. I love the flavors of the sour cream, Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce together. Just go ahead and make it – you won’t be disappointed.
Thank you for the review, Ellie! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe.
I made this for my husband for Father’s day today. It was a hit, he wants this again. I followed your recipe all the way. Even the picky kids loved it.
Definitely making this again!!
Thank you for following the recipe exactly as written. I’m glad it was a hit!
Made this recipe for my husband and it was really tasty. We had to use corkscrew noodles because no egg noodles to be found in our area. I really think the noodles added another flavor to this dish. We will have this again.
Sounds great, I’m glad that worked out fine!
Made it tonight and even my little ones who are picky eaters were licking their bowls. My Russian wife also loved it. I highly recommend you use ribeyes and if that’s not your flavor, go with filet. If you don’t have to, don’t go cheap on the steak. Also, I used cornstarch as I prefer it over flour for thickening sauce. MAKE THIS DISH!
That is the best when kids love what we parents make. That’s so great! Thank you for your great review, Greg!
One of the best beef stroganoff recipes I have tried. I used left over prime rib, substituded 1/2 c Non Fat Half and Half for the cream as I am dieting and did add 1/4 c red wine. Will definetly make again. Thanks for sharing.
I’m so glad it was a hit, Maureen! That’s so great!
An absolutely fab recipe. I made it with leftover sirloin cap. Simple and delicious. No leftovers!!! Ha ha ha!
Thank you Natasha!!
Love that you enjoyed it!
The recipe was lacking one thing! Red Wine. After we added a third cup of red wine for a serving of 6 it was amazingly good. Otherwise it was meh.
Omg I love this recipe I’ve made this like 10 times and still love it. All your recipes are so good 😊
Thank you so much for sharing that with me, Sonia! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Made the recipe exactly as listed and it was excellent! Will definitely make this one again.
Hi Jason, you loved it! Thanks for sharing.
Can you make it ahead at all so you aren’t cooking when company comes
Yes that would work. Beef stroganoff does reheat well and since it is in a cream sauce – it doesn’t have that reheated beef flavor, just heat over low heat just until warmed through and so the sauce doesn’t break and stays creamy.
Great recipe. I made it with ground venison and added chevoo marinated goat cheese instead of sour cream, 2 Tbls of red wine too. Turns out great served with noodles. Thanks for the recipe!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Jeanette!
Hi Natasha, I’m looking forward to making this recipe for a luncheon and as I am short of time, what preparations can I do without jeopardizing the taste or texture of the beef and stroganoff overall? Maybe night before?
Would Love your feedback – Thank youl
Hi! You can prepare and cut ingredients. But this Beef stroganoff does reheat well and since it is in a cream sauce – it doesn’t have that reheated beef flavor, just heat over low heat just until warmed through so the sauce doesn’t break and stays creamy.
Excellent -thank you.
Will do.
And provide feedback – I’m sure it will turn out great 😊
I made this for dinner tonight and it was wonderful. Luckily I have leftovers for lunch! Great recipe.
Leftovers are the best! I’m so happy you enjoyed this recipe, Karen!
Hi Natasha
I made this recipe it’s very good.My question is will this stay good in the fridge for 1 week? I also made your other beef stroganoff the one with the ground beef it was very good.
Hi Courtney, this recipe never lasted that long for us. A week might be pushing it, you may be able to freeze it. Here is what one of our readers wrote “I’ve heard from many sources that it DOES freeze very well (but it sounds like when you re-heat it you should take the meat out first and add back last minute so it doesn’t become dry/chewy)” I hope that helps.
Best Beef Stroganoff I have ever made. I made 2 servings and it was gone. So sorry I did not take a poc of the dish.
Awesome! Thank you for the great review and feedback, Linda. I’m glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome, Doubled the recipe for my family, used Rib EYE, Thank You Natasha, I love cooking😎🌴👍
You’re very welcome! 🙂 Thank you so much.
Great recipe. One comment. When one uses the slider to adjust the number of servings, it changes the ingredients appropriately but the instructions do not reflect the change.
Thanks, Michael. Regarding that issue, we are already aware of it, however, that feature doesn’t automatically update the instructions as of now but we’ve already raised this issue and hopefully it can be fixed soon.
Absolutely delicious! My husband said his only complaint was that I didn’t make more of it :). Thanks for a great and easy recipe! I will definitely be making it again
Awesome! You definitely have to make more next time, thanks for the review, Christina.
What pan did you use for cooking? I want to try this recipe but I need a pan.
Hi Ann, you can find our favorite kitchen tools in our Amazon Affiliate Shop HERE. I used this Staub here.
Nice version. I had left over smoked brisket that I used instead of sirloin. Great tip to temper the sour cream.
Thank you so much for sharing that with me!
My husband got a deal on a whole tenderloin. Once we had trimmed it and cut steaks there was about a pound of bits and pieces left. I found your recipe and made it tonight. Huge hit! Hubby was literally licking his plate. Any recipe of yours I have tried has been a winner. Your baklava, which I made at Christmas, was wonderful as well.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Karen! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
This has become my go-to recipe for beef stroganoff. The family likes it, and it’s one of those meals you can serve and no you’ve actually brought out some flavor. 1 tip oh, really go with the green onion garnish. It makes all the difference in the world for some reason.
Thank you for sharing, Bonnie! So glad you enjoy this recipe.
This is a great and simple recipe. I just moved to an area of the country where this dish is kind of a legend…so I really appreciated the end result in a crowd of critics! Totally recommend this. Thank you for the recipe. 🙂
Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Prudence! I’m so glad you loved our recipe!
Hi Natasha!,
Thanks for an amazing recipe that delivers decadence as well as authentic home cooking.
My family was raving.
Keep em coming!
Best Paul !
Will surely keep them coming, Paul. I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try!
This is the best beef stroganoff recipe. I used all ingredients as stated but took an immersion blender to the sauce before adding the beef back in because my family thinks they don’t like onions and mushrooms. 😉 I served it over whole grain reginetti pasta with a side of carrots. We all loved this and it’s going into my rotation of regulars.
Sounds awesome! I’m really happy to know that you loved this recipe, Skye. Thank you for the good feedback!
Natasha,
Been making this for years. However your recipe was a little different. You cut the beef differently. THAT made al the difference in the world. SO TENDER. Plus the whipping cream added a smoothness to the gravy. everyone loved it. THANK YOU
That’s great to hear, Kevin! I’m also glad that you followed the recipe including the cut.
I multiplied this recipe by 15 and served I think 40-45 people at the El Cajon Elks Lodge in El Cajon CA. I served it over white rice because we already had that in the pantry.
I used about 15 pounds of frozen sirloin steaks leftover from Valentine’s Day and chopped fine. The steaks were already cooked to medium rare before freezing so I prepared the onions and mushrooms first while heating the meat in the oven (didn’t want to add cold meat to a hot sauce). After the sauce was put together, I added the meat back in and simmered for about 15 minutes. Served with mixed vegetables and cookies.
The best part was I had people telling me how their moms/grandmas used to make this for them. Some told me how they used to make it for their own kids a long time ago. Meals like this bring back happy memories of growing up or raising kids. But one lady told me that this recipe was better than hers and she thinks her kids got cheated.
Thank you, Natasha
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Paul! I’m so glad it worked out & wow that’s a lot of people to serve!
This stroganoff is just Delicious! I served it with my homemade Spaetzle, which is so easy with my handheld spaetzel maker over boiling water. What a treat!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Xenia!
This is so good! It is very tasty!
I’ve said it before and will say it again, you never disappoint, all your recipes that I have tried are delicious!
Thank you!
Aww, that’s the best, Christine! I’m so happy you love my recipes!
Check before adding pepper or salt, ingredients are pretty salty already!
Wondering what ingredients are salty? The beef broth may be depending on what you buy but I cannot find anything else salty.
Excellent, indeed! I’ve tried many recipes and this one is my absolute favorite. The blend of flavors, perfect.
I love hearing that! So glad you found a favorite on my blog!
For years, I have been making my own version of beef stroganoff. As per usual, I find recipes and make them my own. Using this as a guide, but with a few tweaks here and there…kids/spouse licking their plates clean.
That’s wonderful feedback, Sean. Thanks a lot for sharing that with us!
This is the absolute best Beef Stroganoff I have ever made! The only adjustment I make is I add about 1/3 cup of red wine, preferrably a cab or zin and omg!!! Delish! Amazing recipe! This is my go to every time! ♥️
Thank you for sharing, Jana! I am so happy you enjoy this recipe. Thank you for the excellent review.
I ate way too many helpings, and then licked my plate clean. All 4 kids, and the dog, liked it too. I’d say it’s a win!!
Awesome, thanks for the review! Glad everyone enjoyed this recipe.
Excellent recipe. It turned out so good. I’m a low carb eater so I used corn starch instead of flour and served with cauliflower rice. Absolutely magnificent. This is a keeper.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us, Yvette!
Had the beef stroganoff tonight and I took your advice and did my prep work on the steak and the vegetables, etc., ahead of time. Had a glass of wine with our guests, and when I went in to finish the meal, it didn’t take long at all. I served it with a side of broccoli. Excellent meal. Thanks from NL, Canada. I definitely will make it again.
That’s wonderful! I’m happy to hear that.
Hello. What if you don’t have sour cream? Is there an alternative?
Others have tried greek yogurt as a substitute for sour cream. You can also use heavy whipping cream.
Best beef stroganoff receipe without doubt. Normally I use only sour cream and its a bit over powering but the mixture of cream and sour cream was just perfect. I didn’t have worchesthire but it still tasted amazing. Delighted to have found this recipe after years of disappointing beef stroganoff
I’m really happy that you loved the end result, hope this is going to be your new go-to recipe!
I love ALL your recipes that I have tried. Great palet! I use another atternative reasonable meat. London broil. Some may not have that cut but in the west it is perfect for this! THANK YOU!
You’re welcome! I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Jacqueline!
Can I say WOW. Not only am I addicted to this recipe, but The Sps is too! I was looking for the creamy version, homemade and this recipe was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you and I will absolutely be checking out your other recipes.
Good to hear that you loved this recipe! I hope you’ll love all the other recipes that you will try.
This recipe is fantastic!! Best stroganoff I’ve had. Thank you, Natasha!
Thanks for the awesome feedback, Ashley.
Great recipe! Love the classic throwback dishes. Wish I had chives on hand but had to do with fresh parsley. Husband loved it so it’s going into the rotation. Thank you!
I’m so happy to hear it was a hit, Cathy!
Hi Natasha! What an amazing recipe. I mean I traded beef for chicken, mushrooms for ham, sauce for bread crumbs, Worcestershire for tomato sauce, mustard for more tomato sauce, green onions for parsley, beef broth for chicken broth, whipping cream for tomato sauce? Sour cream for cool whhhip (ala Family Guy) black pepper for something more socially acceptable I don’t know what that is really, and flour for durum semolina. Oh and just kidding, I know you won’t post this. I love this recipe I’ve made it “exactly” as you’ve suggested and it’s amazeballs. Thank you so much for posting this.
You’re welcome! Thanks a lot for sharing this experience trying out this recipe. I’m happy to know that it was a success.
This was delish!
I used Marsala wine instead of white wine. Didn’t have cream so I added more sour cream.
The Worcestershire and Dijon added depth of flavor.
Saved this one!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the wonderful review, Mimi!
Hi Natasha
I love your recipes. Your beef stroganoff and apple pie are big hits in our house!! I have only ever made the beef stroganoff on the day (there is never any left for next day. Does it keep well the second day? Thank you.
This one is so special and so good! I’m glad it was a hit in your home too, Helen! Beef stroganoff does reheat well and since it is in a cream sauce – it doesn’t have that reheated beef flavor, just heat over low heat just until warmed through and so the sauce doesn’t break and stays creamy.
Natasha, your beef stroganoff recipe & video gave me the courage to finally try making it & it was a success! I’m so glad you were one of those 5 little girls who came to America! Keep going; your content is superb!!
Yay! Great job, Holly. Sometimes all it takes is just a little courage and of course determination. I hope you’ll love all the recipe that you will try from my website.
Wow, a great recipe Natasha..💜 Love the tip about tempering the sour cream..
The only slight tweak I made, was to use a 1/2 cup each of cream / sour cream as I’m trying to cut down a bit on the amount of cream in my recipes..
Hi Anne-Marie, that sounds great, and good to hear that the recipe turned out delicious still even with less cream. Thanks a lot for sharing that with us.
Great Recipe! Thank you so much!
My family raved about it!
That is the best when the family loves what we moms make. That’s so great!
This is the best Beef Stroganoff recipe I have found! Love it!
Aaw thank you for the fantastic feedback!
I never review recipes, but this one warrants it: fantastic stroganoff, easily doubles and the tips for cooking like tempering the cream were helpful. This had such a hearty and deep, rich flavor that I’ll definitely short list it for the future. I salted and peppered the beef while searing in batches and out of necessity used a roasted veggie bouillon since we were out of beef. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite, James!
Excellent recipe will be repeating this again, sauce is really good!
Great to hear that you enjoyed the recipe, Kathy!
Made this for dinner last night, it was delicious. Will surely make again.
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
Perfect! My whole family even my 10 month old loves this beef stroganoff! Thank you so much!5 *****
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Dessie!
Would this freeze well? I’m making meals for a friend that is having back surgery. want to make a couple of weeks they can just heat and heat.. Thanks, Love your recipes and videos!!
Hi Lisbeth, this recipe never lasted long enough for us to freeze so I cannot advise but here is what one of our readers wrote “I’ve heard from many sources that it DOES freeze very well (but it sounds like when you re-heat it you should take the meat out first and add back last minute so it doesn’t become dry/chewy)” I hope that helps.
This is the 3rd time I use this recipe and my family enjoyed.
Great to hear that they always love it!
The only thing I did differently was add a tiny bit of slivered pickle and a spoonful of pickle juice. Great recipe, I’ll never go back to the packet!
Hi Lisa, good to hear that you enjoyed the recipe!
First, I want to say that you have enhanced my meal offerings to the family! I made this last night for a Sunday dinner and my mother-in-law is picky! She ate the flowers off of her plate and so did my family a keeper recipe!
Aww, that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me. I’m so glad this is a keeper!
I made this for my husband’s birthday in early December as it’s his favorite dish. This was the first time using a new recipe, and I am never going back! It was soooooo dang good. Thank you! This and your cheesy chicken fritters are now staples in my house.
Yay that is fantastic! Thanks a lot for sharing that with us and for the review. We appreciate it!
I’ve made stroganoff before and compared to what my Mom used to make, they were flavorless, chewy globs. This recipe, however, was fantastic!! Easy instructions, incredibly flavorful … yum! The only change I made was 3 cloves of garlic vs. 1 because, you know, garlic. 😉
This was also the first of your recipes I’ve tried. I fully intend to try many, many more! ❤️
We LOVE our garlic! I’m so glad you found this recipe and my blog, Laura! I can’t wait for your to try more of our recipes!
My family loves beef stroganoff but I have made a less expensive version for years. However, it usually takes hours because of the lower quality of beef used. I was wondering if any other vegetable can be used instead of the mushrooms? I love them but my sons do not. I am trying to make a Christmas gathering dinner that everyone will love and it is difficult to find something everyone likes. Much appreciated.
Hi Vanessa, I haven’t tried without mushrooms and they do impart great flavor. I think it would still work if you leave them out. Keep note, mushrooms do add quite a bit of flavor and you would miss them in this dish.
OMG Natasha! I’ve never been to your site or used your recipes or even heard of you before, but when my foreign born spouse suggested beef stroganoff for our first family Christmas party this year (last night, the second will be traditional, this afternoon), I went perusing the internet for recipes as my past stroganoff creations were average and I wanted something more special.
Enter your recipe. Last night we had a small, intimate family meal with his son and his son’s wife. I made the recipe to the letter after watching the video a couple times and reading the recipe and related content. Every plate was completely cleaned….. Before I even had time to sit down myself and eat…. While I was still in the kitchen…. I was being greeted with cries of more sauce??? So I took the whole pan out there, at which point, anything remaining was obliterated. I’ve never seen my daughter in law eat like that. She’s tiny, I doubt she weighs 100 lbs. I mean she enjoys food obviously, they’ve eaten with us many times, but the enthusiasm with which she and everyone else attacked their plates just left me beyond the moon satisfied!
I can’t wait to dig more deeply into your content!
Hi Iris, wow that is really inspiring for me. Thanks a lot for sharing that with us all! I’m happy that you all loved this recipe, hope you’ll enjoy all the recipes that you will try!
Our family tradition has been to have Beef Stroganoff for dinner on Christmas Eve. Unfortunately it has been a number of years since I’ve made it. I happened to come across this recipe and decided to make Beef Stroganoff again. OMG this is hands down the BEST Beef Stroganoff I have ever had. Absolutely Delicious and So Easy.
Awww that is wonderful. Merry Christmas!
I agree Karen! I’ve made many different versions as it’s my husband’s favorite dish- this is by far the best one.
Love love LOVE this recipe! It’s my go-to, and even my pickiest kiddo licks her plate clean at the end!
My boyfriend claimed he made the best stroganoff, so I challenged him to a stroganoff-off, with his and my kiddos as the judges. It was a unanimous decision: mine (this recipe) won!
Thank you so much for the victory! 🙂
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great! Congratulations on your victory, Renee! I love hearing families having fun cooking!
I’m making this receipe for friends tomorrow. How about adding fresh dill instead of chives?
Hi David, I haven’t tried that myself, but I bet that could work!
Curious to know if you did use the dill? We love dill and would like to know how it was compared to without the dill?
Can this particular recipe be made in the crockpot also? Thank you ahead of time 🙂
Hi Becky, you may check this Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff recipe on my website instead.
Your beef stroganoff recipe is outrageously good Natasha! I followed the recipe exactly, with the addition of a few extra mushrooms and onions. It was absolutely delicious. Not a scrap left on the plates. My company left happily rubbing their bellies in satisfaction, and asking for the recipe!
I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for sharing your great review, Jane!
If you wanted to make this dish beef stroganoff for 10 people how would you go about this
Hi Elaine, I recommend clicking “Jump to recipe” at the top of the post, it will take you to our printable recipe where you’ll have the option to change the number of servings. Hover over the number of servings highlighted in red and slide it to how many servings you would like to make. I hope that helps!
My go-to for Beef Stroganoff! Make sure to velvet the strips of beef. My family loves it and they are picky. I hardly ever leave reviews, this is a gem. Thanks Natasha!
Thanks for your awesome comments and feedback. I’m glad this is your new go-to recipe!
You may gasp but since my husband doesn’t eat beef, I substituted chicken breast strips. It still tasted fabulous. The cream and mushrooms make this dish spectacular. Thanks. He loved it and so did I.
Great to hear that chicken breast stips worked great too! Thanks for sharing that with us.
I have tried numerous stroganoff recipes and been sorely disappointed until trying this one. It is hands down, my favorite. Of all the ones I’ve tried it most closely resembles the flavor I remember stroganoff having as a kid.
On a side note, I love your meatloaf recipe too. It is the ONLY meat loaf my wife has ever, and I mean ever, liked and not called a meat sponge.
Thank you for the awesome comments and feedback, Matt! I hope you’ll love all the recipes that you will try from my website.
Can you use light cream instead of whipping cream? It’s all I have on hand.
Hi Lucille, I’ve only made it with whipping cream. It will likely be less rich and creamy with light cream.
I’ve made this recipe three times now and to say it’s a hit with my kids is an understatement! They beyond love it. It’s a must try that will become a favorite go to meal. Every recipe that I have tried from Natasha has turned out beautifully and delicious. 🙂
That is the best when kids love what we moms make. That’s so great!
Sad that I made this so wrong for so long! But I am in love with this recipe! Only thing I do different is add green peppers! It gives it that zing and I love texture & crunch in my food. Also add shallots. Thank you for saving me from the old fashioned way of making stroganoff!
You are very welcome! Good to know that you finally found your new go-to recipe, Janine.
that was great, next time i would add a extra tbs of flour and little wine when cooking the onions
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
Can i make ahead and just add the sour cream at the end? thanks Sandra
Hi Sandra, yes that will be alright. I hope you enjoy this recipe!
It is probably because I didn’t have mushrooms and thought it would be fine but it was so incredibly bland. I adore Natasha and have made many many things, some over and over and all was 5 star. Just an FYI to anyone going to make it.
Hi Tracy, mushrooms do add quite a bit of flavor and you would miss them in this dish. Thanks for your feedback.
I made this wonderful Beef Stroganoff recipe last night and my husband and I absolutely loved it!
The prep was very easy, the ingredients and measurements were perfect! The best Beef Stroganoff we have ever had–thank you so much for sharing all of your knowledge with us. I can’t wait to try the broiled lobster recipe–thank you again Natasha!
Thank you for the great review and feedback, Nancy! I hope you will love all the recipes that you will try from my website.
Natasha, I have been making a lot of your recipes and LOVE all if them!!! I made the beef stroganoff the other day and it was a HUGE HIT with me, my husband, my sister and niece. I had the butcher slice up a sirloin steak for me and it was so tender. I also made the pork tenderloin this week for both my sisters my brother-in-law and my niece and they were ALL IN FOOD COMAS after eating. They already asked if I will make it for them again next time I make it. Thanks for all the great recipes!!!!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Linda!
I made this dish tonight for my husband and I. I didn’t have whipped cream on hand and used cream cheese instead. It was absolutely a hit! My husband was hungry with his eyes and had over loaded his plate (serving for 2), but he ate every single bite. I love that you had a video to go with it and the recipe was super easy to follow. I will be making your recipe in the future meals to come! Thank you
I’m happy to hear that it was a hit! Thank you for sharing that with us, I hope you’ll all enjoy all the recipes that you will try.
i LOVED this ! i added a wine reduction to my mushrooms with sage and some rosemary and it kicked up the mushrooms 15 notches !!. for my first time trying stroganoff i was NOT disappointed !!!!
That’s just awesome! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review, Hannah!
I love this! The only change I make is to pop this into the oven for about an hour at 160 degrees. Makes even cheaper cuts of meat amazingly tender.
Glad you loved it, Kelly! Thank you for your good comments and feedback.
Made this today. Only thing I did different was slice sirloin ultra thin and toss it in cornstarch before searing. Did this instead of flour. Let the meat simmer with mushrooms much longer after the searing step until it started to thicken slightly then added dairy last 5 min and had a very nice viscosity in the end. All in all a solid go to recipe, thank you!
Sounds great, Rodney. Good to know that you enjoyed this recipe and thank you for sharing that with us too.
I Love stroganoff.
I just found out after years of cooking it that my husband dislikes egg noodles…who knew?
He probably figured after 15 years of being married he should share that secret with me (clearly it wasn’t a deal breaker).
I suppose it’s about time I learned what my other options are that would pair nicely with the sauce? Any ideas would sure be appreciated.
Hi Sheryl, this recipe is so versatile and could be paired with almost anything like rice, vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
We eat Stroganoff with mashed potato, roasted potato, rice, buckwheat. Any of these options are a great pair!
Just had Thanksgiving here in Canada. I was looking for something different to use up the leftover turkey and mushrooms. I just happened to have all the ingredients for turkey stroganoff. I was worried it may be too rich with the turkey but worked out great! Love the creaminess of this recipe and look forward to using it with beef!
Sounds good, Joanne. I’m glad it turned out great too using turkey. Hope you love it using beef too!
Made the recipe last week & it was quite delicious…Will certainly make it for “company” & will try the Mashed potatoes, instead of egg noodles..;) Love making it with the video..it helps answer questions…;)
Thank you for your review, Virginia. I hope it becomes a hit again next time!
I made your stroganoff several times and it is PERFECT! We love it and it is always a success when we have guests. Thank you Natasha.
Yay, that is perfect. I’m happy to hear that you and your guests love it!