This homemade beef stroganoff recipe from scratch features tender slices of steak and savory mushrooms smothered in creamy brown gravy. Serve over egg noodles for a dinner that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.

Homemade Beef Stroganoff

Growing up, I thought homemade beef stroganoff was a wonderful treat of a meal. It’s a hearty, comforting dish of beef and mushrooms in gravy.

To give it a creamy consistency, sour cream is swirled in the sauce which also gives it a little tang to balance the richness of the other ingredients.

Best of all, it only takes 30 minutes to prepare. Spending less time on dinner has been one of my New Year goals and I’ve had tasty success with 3-ingredient Queso Fresco Enchiladas and Ricotta Pasta with Beef!

What is the best cut of meat for beef stroganoff?

My mother frequently used ground beef to cut costs, but a classic beef stroganoff recipe is typically made with thin slices of steak.

The cut of steak is your preference, but I recommend using a high quality cut since this a quick skillet meal.

Save the tougher cuts of meat for recipes that involve marinating or simmering for hours. Boneless ribeye, top sirloin or sirloin tips are good choices.

How to make homemade beef stroganoff

Prep the ingredients by slicing the steak into bite-sized strips. Likewise, slice the mushrooms and dice up your onion.

The ingredients are cooked in batches to bring out the flavors and so that the beef doesn’t overcook and become chewy.

In a skillet, brown the beef in some butter. I like to use half butter, half olive oil.

The steak does not need to be cooked well done since we’ll be adding it back to the pan later, but it should have a really good sear on the outside. I cook it in two batches so that there’s plenty of surface area.

Remove the beef from the pan and add some more butter. Brown the mushrooms and onions until soft and golden. So much flavor is happening here!

Cook the garlic for a minute, then add the flour and cook another minute. Add the beef broth and simmer until thickened, then add the beef back into the pan along with the sour cream.

I should also note that a lot of recipes call for the addition of Worcestershire sauce or Dijon mustard. I’ve tried it various ways and think it tastes best without, however the preference is yours. Start with 1 teaspoon and adjust to taste.

What is beef stroganoff traditionally served with?

I love homemade beef stroganoff served over egg noodles, but it’s also tasty with mashed potatoes or rice. All you need is a simple side vegetable (steamed broccoli is our go-to veggie) and you have a complete meal!

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This homemade beef stroganoff first appeared on Amanda’s Cookin’ as a guest post by Kitchen Gidget.