Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Thinly slice the beef, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- Cook the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until browned on both sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, melt butter and add diced onions. Cook until translucent, then add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in the Dijon mustard and paprika. Add flour for thickening, if desired. Slowly pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add Sour Cream: Remove the skillet from heat and temper the sour cream by adding a small amount of hot sauce to it, then slowly stir it into the skillet.
- Combine Beef and Sauce: Return the beef to the skillet and stir to coat it in the sauce. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes to ensure the flavors combine.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve over egg noodles or rice.
Notes
A sour-tasting beef stroganoff can be disappointing, but it’s usually easy to fix. By carefully managing the amount of sour cream and other acidic ingredients like vinegar or mustard, and using fresh ingredients, you can create a perfectly balanced and creamy stroganoff. Don’t forget to check out more recipes and variations, like this one on improving creamy sauces for tips to enhance your next dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Russian
- Diet: Gluten Free
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