Hearty meals often bring the most satisfaction after a long day. This beef stroganoff combines tender strips of steak with a rich and tangy sauce that coats every noodle. It is a classic dish that relies on simple pantry staples to create a deep flavor profile. By browning the meat first and letting the onions soften in the pan drippings, we build a savory foundation that turns a few basic ingredients into a comforting dinner.
Yields: 4 servings | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Temperature: Stovetop
Ingredients
- 1 pound top round steak
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 (8-ounce) carton sour cream
- 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- Hot cooked noodles (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: Trim any excess fat from the steak. Slice the meat across the grain into 2 x 1/4 inch strips.
- Sear: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet. Brown the steak strips in the oil. Add the sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the onions are soft.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer: Add the sauce mixture to the skillet with the steak and onions. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thoroughly heated.
- Serve: Serve the stroganoff immediately over hot cooked noodles.
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Creamy Beef Stroganoff
A hearty beef stroganoff recipe made with tender top round steak and a rich sour cream and mushroom sauce. A comforting farmhouse dinner ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
Prepare the Meat:
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Trim any excess fat from the steak.
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Slice the meat across the grain into 2 x 1/4 inch strips.
Sear:
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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet.
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Brown the steak strips in the oil.
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Add the sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the onions are soft.
Make the Sauce:
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In a separate bowl, combine the sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
Simmer:
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Add the sauce mixture to the skillet with the steak and onions.
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Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thoroughly heated.
Serve:
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Serve the stroganoff immediately over hot cooked noodles.