Here’s a creamy, classic Beef Stroganoff recipe—rich, comforting, and restaurant-quality, but easy enough for a weeknight.

⭐ Beef Stroganoff (Creamy & Classic)

Ingredients (Serves 4–6):

• 1 lb beef sirloin or tenderloin, thinly sliced into strips
  (flank or stew meat can work, but sirloin is best for tenderness)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
• 1 tbsp flour (to thicken)
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional but classic)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional for extra richness)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
• Cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, for serving

Instructions

1. Prepare the Beef

• Pat beef strips dry and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
• Sear beef quickly in batches (30–60 sec per side) just until browned — do NOT overcook.
• Remove to a plate and set aside.

2. Sauté Aromatics & Mushrooms

• In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tbsp butter.
• Add onions; cook 3–4 minutes until softened.
• Add mushrooms; cook 5–7 minutes until they release moisture and begin to brown.
• Add garlic; cook 30 seconds.

3. Make the Sauce

• Sprinkle 1 tbsp flour over the mushrooms and stir for 1 minute.
• Slowly add beef broth while stirring.
• Add:
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• Reduce heat and let it simmer 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.

4. Finish the Stroganoff

• Turn heat to low.
• Stir in sour cream (and heavy cream, if using).
• Add the seared beef and any juices back to the pan.
• Warm gently for 2–3 minutes—don’t boil or the sour cream can curdle.

5. Serve

Spoon over buttered egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Garnish with fresh parsley.

⭐ Tips for the Best Stroganoff

• Sear beef quickly to keep it tender.
• Don’t boil after adding sour cream — low heat keeps the sauce creamy.
• Add paprika (1 tsp) if you like a more traditional Eastern European flavor.
• Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if needed (add off heat).

If you’d like, I can also give you:
✅ A one-pot version
✅ A slow-cooker stroganoff
✅ A budget-friendly ground beef version
Just tell me!