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Beef stroganoff

⏱ ~80 min (est.)MediumBeefRussian
Beef stroganoff

Mushrooms, beef fillet and creme fraiche come together in this Russian beef — 80 minutes, 10 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 10 steps.

You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 10 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.

What you'll need

Servings4

Shopping list (4)

Pantry staples (you likely have these)

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How to make it

  1. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick frying pan then add the sliced onion and cook on a medium heat until completely softened, so around 15 mins, adding a little splash of water if they start to stick at all.
  2. Crush in the garlic and cook for a 2-3 mins further, then add the butter.
  3. Once the butter is foaming a little, add the mushrooms and cook for around 5 mins until completely softened.
  4. Season everything well, then tip onto a plate.
  5. Tip the flour into a bowl with a big pinch of salt and pepper, then toss the steak in the seasoned flour.
  6. Add the steak pieces to the pan, splashing in a little oil if the pan looks particularly dry, and fry for 3-4 mins, until well coloured.
  7. Tip the onions and mushrooms back into the pan.
  8. Whisk the crème fraîche, mustard and beef stock together, then pour into the pan.
  9. Cook over a medium heat for around 5 mins.
  10. Scatter with parsley, then serve with pappardelle or rice.

You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Whisk

Watch how it's made

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Ingredient substitutions

Butter
olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
Creme Fraiche
sour cream · Greek yogurt

What to serve with Beef stroganoff

Tips & common questions

How long does Beef stroganoff take to make?

About 80 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 10 steps and 11 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.

What can I use instead of butter?

Try olive oil (¾ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.

Can I scale this recipe up or down?

Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.

How should I store leftovers?

Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.

Recipe data for Beef stroganoff via TheMealDB (open database). ▶ Video. Original source. Consomee adds the scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.