Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

Beef Stroganoff

Beef stroganoff is one of the most popular dishes in Russian cuisine. This savory dish was created by a French chef in St. Petersburg in the late 1700s; originating from a peasant beef stew, then becoming a dish of Russian aristocracy. Stroganoff always consists of thinly sliced beef(sirloin or tenderloin) cooked with onions and mushrooms in a sour cream/beef stock gravy. It is typically served with mashed potatoes, but can also be served over egg noodles or shoestring fries, with fresh dill, more sour cream, and gherkins.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Marinating Time2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Russian
Keyword: Beef, European, main course, Russian
Author: Alex Gorgos

Ingredients

  • 24 oz top sirloin, tri-tip, or beef tenderloin thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp ground allspice
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 large white onion thinly sliced
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup beef stock
  • 1 tbsp whole grain mustard

For Serving

  • mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or shoestring fries
  • fresh dill
  • sour cream
  • gherkins

Instructions

  • Marinate the beef with allspice and salt in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
  • Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add in the onions.
  • Cook down the onions until translucent; about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan.
  • Add in the rest of the butter and a tbsp of cooking oil. Add the mushrooms, paprika, and pepper.
  • Cook down the mushrooms for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan.
  • Add in another tbsp of cooking oil. Turn up the heat to high and add in the beef.
  • Cook the beef for 2 minutes. Remove from the pan.
  • Turn the heat to low. Pour in the sour cream and heavy cream. Slowly whisk in the beef stock.
  • Add in the cooked onions and mushrooms, followed by the whole grain mustard.
  • Add the beef back into the pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Serve the beef stroganoff over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or shoestring fries with freshly chopped dill, sour cream, and gherkins.