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Easy One-Pan 30-Minute Beef Stroganoff
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Easy One-Pan 30-Minute Beef Stroganoff
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Easy One-Pan 30-Minute Beef Stroganoff

Don't be intimidated by the name because this Beef Stroganoff is an easy, one-pan, 30-minute recipe! Tender slices of beef and sautéed mushrooms and onions are coated in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. This classic comfort food is made simple and delicious.
#30-minute meals
#Dinner
#Beef
#Beef Stroganoff
#Stroganoff
#One-pan
#Easy recipe
#Comfort food
Creamy Beef Stroganoff in pan
Creamy Beef Stroganoff in pan

Recipe Information

10m
Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
30m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Russian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
30g
Protein
18g
Carbs
22g
Fat
Beef Stroganoff served over noodles with dill
Beef Stroganoff served over noodles with dill

Ingredients

  • Beef sirloin or tenderloin
    (thinly sliced)

    1.5 lbs
  • Olive oil or butter

    2 tbsp
  • Yellow onion
    (thinly sliced)

    1 medium
  • Cremini mushrooms
    (sliced)

    8 oz
  • Garlic
    (minced)

    2 cloves
  • All-purpose flour

    2 tbsp
  • Beef broth

    2 cups
  • Sour cream

    1 cup
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Black pepper

    to taste
  • Fresh dill
    (chopped, for garnish)

    1 tbsp
  • Egg noodles or rice
    (for serving)

    as needed
Servings: 4
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Close-up of final dish
Close-up of final dish

Instructions

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  • 1

    Prepare the ingredients by thinly slicing the beef, chopping the onion and mushrooms, and mincing the garlic. This step is usually done before cooking begins.
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    Prepare the ingredients by thinly slicing the beef, chopping the onion and mushrooms, and mincing the garlic. This step is usually done before cooking begins.
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    Slice beef against the grain for maximum tenderness. Ensure uniform slices for even cooking.
  • 2

    Heat olive oil or butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and sear until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
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    Heat olive oil or butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced beef and sear until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.
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    Do not overcrowd the pan; cook beef in batches if necessary to ensure a good sear.
  • 3

    In the same pan, add the sliced onions and mushrooms. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and any liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated.
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    In the same pan, add the sliced onions and mushrooms. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and any liquid from the mushrooms has evaporated.
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    Cook until onions are translucent and mushrooms are golden brown for best flavor.
  • 4

    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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    Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
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    Garlic burns quickly; add it towards the end of sautéing vegetables.
  • 5

    Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the beef and vegetables in the pan. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook the raw flour taste out.
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    Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the beef and vegetables in the pan. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook the raw flour taste out.
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    Cooking the flour creates a roux which will thicken your sauce without lumps and add a nutty flavor.
  • 6

    Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring continuously to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
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    Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring continuously to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
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    Constantly stir to prevent lumps and ensure the sauce thickens evenly.
  • 7

    Remove the pan from the heat. Return the cooked beef to the pan and stir in the sour cream until it is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Do not boil the sauce after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.
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    Remove the pan from the heat. Return the cooked beef to the pan and stir in the sour cream until it is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Do not boil the sauce after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.
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    Always remove from heat before adding sour cream to maintain its creamy texture and prevent separation.
  • 8

    Serve the Beef Stroganoff hot over cooked egg noodles or rice. Garnish generously with fresh chopped dill.
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    Serve the Beef Stroganoff hot over cooked egg noodles or rice. Garnish generously with fresh chopped dill.
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    Cook your egg noodles or rice simultaneously to have them ready when the stroganoff is finished.
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