Easy Beef Stroganoff
Easy Beef Stroganoff combines tender ribeye steak with sautéed cremini mushrooms and onions in a creamy beef sauce thickened with a butter-flour roux. This dish uses egg noodles cooked nearly to al dente and finishes by combining all components in a rich, sour cream-enhanced broth. The result is a flavorful, hearty meal highlighting the savory depth of seared steak fused with the umami of mushrooms and the smooth tang of sour cream, ideal for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound egg noodles
- 1/4 cup butter divided, unsalted
- 8 ounces cremini mushroom sliced
- 1 yellow onion , thinly sliced
- 2 pounds ribeye steak , sliced thinly against the grain
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3 cups beef stock *see note
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cook the pasta to one minute shy of the directions on the box.
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter to your cast iron skillet on high heat.
- Add the mushrooms and onions, and brown for 4-5 minutes before removing from the pan and setting aside.
- Add another two tablespoons of butter to the cast iron skillet.
- Salt and pepper the steak meat and add to the pan.
- Sear on high heat for 3 minutes on each side.
- Add the beef stock and Worcestershire sauce to the pan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium.
- Simmer, covered for 15-20 minutes, then add in the sour cream.
- Mash together the last part of the butter and the flour, then whisk the mixture well into the broth and let cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add in the pasta, mushroom and onions, stirring well to combine before serving.
Notes
- Use a concentrated beef stock base to intensify the sauce flavor if desired by doubling its amount.
- Cook egg noodles slightly less than package instructions to prevent overcooking once combined.
- Brown mushrooms and onions separately to maintain texture before adding to the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper after simmering to suit your taste.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 776
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 776kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 190mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 566mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1043mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 480IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.