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
Shopping list (4)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- 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.
- Crush in the garlic and cook for a 2-3 mins further, then add the butter.
- Once the butter is foaming a little, add the mushrooms and cook for around 5 mins until completely softened.
- Season everything well, then tip onto a plate.
- Tip the flour into a bowl with a big pinch of salt and pepper, then toss the steak in the seasoned flour.
- 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.
- Tip the onions and mushrooms back into the pan.
- Whisk the crème fraîche, mustard and beef stock together, then pour into the pan.
- Cook over a medium heat for around 5 mins.
- 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
- Cabbage Soup (Shchi) Vegetarian
- Fish Soup (Ukha) Seafood
- Blini Pancakes Side
- Potato Salad (Olivier Salad) Vegetarian
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.







