Description
This classic Beef Stroganoff recipe skips the mushrooms for a simpler take on the creamy, savory dish. Tender strips of sirloin steak are seared and simmered in a rich and creamy sauce made with sour cream, Dijon mustard, and beef broth, served over comforting egg noodles. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a warm and satisfying meal perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Aromatics
- 1 pound sirloin steak (or ribeye), cut into thin strips
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- Egg noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Cut the sirloin steak into thin strips and season lightly with salt and pepper to enhance flavor before cooking.
- Sear the beef: Heat a little oil over medium-high heat and quickly sear the beef strips until browned on the outside but not fully cooked through. Cook in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan, then remove from heat.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Reduce heat to medium-high, melt the butter, then add diced onions and garlic. Cook until the onions begin to brown, using the pan to deglaze and lift up any browned bits left from searing the beef for extra flavor.
- Add flour: Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture and cook for at least one minute to form a roux, which will thicken the sauce.
- Pour in beef broth: Slowly add the beef broth, stirring continuously to combine it with the flour mixture evenly.
- Incorporate sour cream and mustard: Stir in the sour cream and Dijon mustard, allowing the sauce to melt together and become creamy.
- Simmer the sauce: Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine beef and sauce: Add the seared beef strips back into the pan and let them simmer in the sauce for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy beef stroganoff over cooked egg noodles and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use sirloin or ribeye steak for the best tenderness and flavor.
- Cook the beef in batches to ensure even browning and avoid steaming.
- Do not overcook the beef strips initially; they will finish cooking in the sauce.
- Deglazing the pan with onions and garlic helps incorporate all the flavorful bits into the sauce.
- Sour cream adds richness but avoid boiling after adding to prevent curdling.
- Serve with egg noodles or your preferred pasta for a traditional experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Russian
Keywords: Beef Stroganoff, Beef Stroganoff without mushrooms, creamy beef stroganoff, quick beef stroganoff, stovetop stroganoff, sirloin beef recipe
