Description
This classic Beef Stroganoff recipe features tender strips of sirloin steak and sautéed mushrooms in a rich, creamy brandy and mustard sauce, finished with fresh parsley. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a comforting, flavorful weeknight dinner served with mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 225g (1/2 lb) crimini or chestnut mushrooms, sliced
- 450g (1 lb) beef sirloin steak, cut into strips
- 60ml (1/4 cup) brandy
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 125ml (1/2 cup) beef stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tsp whole grain mustard
- 250ml (1 cup) full fat crème fraîche or sour cream
- 3–4 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat oil and butter in a heavy skillet over medium-low heat. Add the sliced onions and mushrooms and cook gently for 7-10 minutes until soft and caramelized. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Beef: Using the same skillet, increase the heat to high and add the beef strips. Quickly fry them for 3-5 minutes until browned on all sides but still tender.
- Deglaze and Flavor: Pour in the brandy and cook until the alcohol burns off. Add the beef stock, whole grain mustard, bay leaf, salt, and freshly ground pepper. Scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to lift all the flavorful browned bits, which will enrich the sauce.
- Combine and Heat Through: Return the sautéed onions and mushrooms to the pan. Cook for an additional 3 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce is bubbling.
- Finish with Cream: Reduce the heat to low and gently stir in the crème fraîche or sour cream to prevent curdling. Remove from heat immediately once combined.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve the stroganoff hot with mashed potatoes or rice for a hearty meal.
Notes
- To avoid the sauce splitting, add the crème fraîche or sour cream over low heat and do not boil after adding.
- You can substitute sirloin with ribeye or flank steak for variation.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade beef stock if available.
- Brandy can be replaced with dry white wine if preferred.
- Serve with egg noodles if you want a traditional Stroganoff accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Russian
Keywords: Beef Stroganoff, creamy beef recipe, mushroom beef skillet, quick dinner, Russian cuisine, sirloin beef stroganoff
