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I've been making this easy beef stroganoff a lot lately (I also make a delicious
chicken stroganoff
). It's a wonderfully rich and creamy comfort food. My version differs from classic recipes. It's easier and quicker, and it features extra mushrooms and onions. Served over mashed cauliflower, it's the perfect comfort food.
Ingredients and Variations
See the recipe card for exact measurements. Here are my comments on some of the ingredients.
Sirloin strips
: You can splurge and use tenderloin for truly tender beef, but I usually go with sirloin.
Avocado oil:
A neutral-tasting cooking oil with a high smoke point. Ghee is another great option. I also like to use duck fat - it's very flavorful.
Veggies
: I use lots of onions, garlic, and mushrooms. While nontraditional, try adding a handful of wild mushrooms instead of some of the white (or cremini) mushrooms. I love the flavor they add to the dish.
Sour cream
: It's best to use full-fat sour cream for the richest and tastiest result.
Instructions
The detailed instructions and step-by-step photos are included in the recipe card. Here's a quick overview.
Cook the meat.
Season the beef and cook it in avocado oil until no longer raw, then transfer it to a plate.
Cook the vegetables
. In the same skillet, cook the onions, mushrooms, and garlic with salt and pepper.
Add the sour cream
. Add the beef back to the skillet. Reduce the heat and stir in the sour cream. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tips
Removing the sour cream from the fridge at the start of cooking will help it warm up a bit, reducing the risk of it curdling when you add it to the hot dish. It also helps to reduce the heat and allow the skillet to cool off before mixing the sour cream in.
When you add the sour cream, the dish immediately takes on a grayish hue. It's still delicious, but if you'd like a deeper color, add a little Worcestershire sauce. However, don't add too much, or the dish will taste too vinegary. Start with one teaspoon and taste to see how it affects the flavor.
Recipe FAQs
What is Beef Stroganoff?
It's a Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sour cream sauce. It's named after the 19th-century Russian aristocrat who inspired it, Count Stroganoff.
There are many variations. Mine is quick and easy. I make it with lean beef (sirloin), lots of onions and mushrooms, and a little sour cream. So, I basically change the ratio of the traditional ingredients, adding more vegetables and using less meat and sour cream.
What cut of meat should I use?
The traditional cut used in this recipe is
beef tenderloin
, a lean and tender cut. I prefer sirloin, another lean cut. It's not as tender, but it's more flavorful, and it's also much more affordable.
Some people make this dish with ground beef. I haven't tried that, but I can see why it would work - it's similar to how
Korean ground beef
is just as good as
Korean beef
, or maybe even better. It's easier to mix flavors and spices into ground beef because of its finely ground texture.
Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
I advise against that. This is one recipe where you really do want the richness of full-fat sour cream. It's absolutely worth it.
How long can I keep the leftovers?
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. When reheating them, do so gently to avoid drying out the meat and curdling the sour cream. I reheat the leftovers covered in the microwave at 50% power. I don't recommend freezing the leftovers.
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This easy beef stroganoff recipe is ready in 30 minutes. I make it with extra onions and mushrooms, and it's creamy and delicious!
Prep Time
20
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Russian
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
290
kcal
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¾
cup
sour cream
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room temperature
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1
pound
top sirloin steak
-
cut into strips
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2
teaspoons
Diamond Crystal kosher salt
-
divided; see notes below
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½
teaspoon
black pepper
-
divided
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2
tablespoons
avocado oil
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1
onion
-
large, chopped;
8 ounces
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16
ounces
mushrooms
-
white or cremini, sliced
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1
tablespoon
fresh garlic
-
minced
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2
tablespoons
parsley
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chopped, for garnish; optional
Measure out the sour cream and remove it from the fridge to allow it to get to room temperature. Season the beef with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
¾ cup sour cream,
1 pound top sirloin steak,
2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt,
½ teaspoon black pepper
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the beef. Cook, stirring, just until no longer raw, for about 2 minutes. Quickly remove the beef to a plate to prevent it from overcooking.
2 tablespoons avocado oil
Add the onion and mushrooms to the saucepan with 1 more teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or ½ teaspoon of any other salt). Cook, stirring often, until tender, for 5-7 minutes. If the pan becomes too dry, add the juices from the resting meat.
1 onion,
16 ounces mushrooms
Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add back the beef and stir-fry for one more minute.
1 tablespoon fresh garlic
Reduce the heat to low and allow the skillet a few seconds to cool down a bit. Add the sour cream, mixing it well with a wooden spoon into the beef mixture. Don't allow the sour cream to simmer or boil to avoid curdling.
Season the dish with more black pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve.
2 tablespoons parsley
If using any salt other than
Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
, including Morton kosher salt, use half the amount listed.
Seasonings, especially salt, are guidelines. Adjust to taste.
It's easier to cut the beef into strips if you freeze it for about 20 minutes first. You could also buy pre-sliced beef labeled as "stir-fry beef."
Removing the sour cream from the fridge at the start of cooking will help it warm up a bit, reducing the risk of it curdling when you add it to the hot dish. It also helps to reduce the heat and allow the skillet to cool off before mixing in the sour cream.
When you add the sour cream, the dish immediately takes on a grayish hue. It's still delicious, but if you'd like a deeper color, add a little Worcestershire sauce. However, don't add too much, or the dish will taste too vinegary. Start with one teaspoon and taste to see how it affects the flavor.
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. When reheating them, do so gently to avoid drying the meat and curdling the sour cream. I reheat the leftovers covered in the microwave at 50% power.
I don't recommend freezing the leftovers.
Calories:
290
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
7
g
|
Protein:
26
g
|
Fat:
17
g
|
Saturated Fat:
7
g
|
Sodium:
443
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
4
g
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# Beef Stroganoff
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Updated Jul 14, 2025
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This easy beef stroganoff is ready in 30 minutes. I make it with extra vegetables compared to traditional versions, and it's creamy and delicious\!
I've been making this easy beef stroganoff a lot lately (I also make a delicious [chicken stroganoff](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/chicken-stroganoff/)). It's a wonderfully rich and creamy comfort food. My version differs from classic recipes. It's easier and quicker, and it features extra mushrooms and onions. Served over mashed cauliflower, it's the perfect comfort food.
## Ingredients and Variations
See the recipe card for exact measurements. Here are my comments on some of the ingredients.
- **Sirloin strips**: You can splurge and use tenderloin for truly tender beef, but I usually go with sirloin.
- **Avocado oil:** A neutral-tasting cooking oil with a high smoke point. Ghee is another great option. I also like to use duck fat - it's very flavorful.
- **Veggies**: I use lots of onions, garlic, and mushrooms. While nontraditional, try adding a handful of wild mushrooms instead of some of the white (or cremini) mushrooms. I love the flavor they add to the dish.
- **Sour cream**: It's best to use full-fat sour cream for the richest and tastiest result.
## Instructions
The detailed instructions and step-by-step photos are included in the recipe card. Here's a quick overview.
**Cook the meat.** Season the beef and cook it in avocado oil until no longer raw, then transfer it to a plate.
**Cook the vegetables**. In the same skillet, cook the onions, mushrooms, and garlic with salt and pepper.
**Add the sour cream**. Add the beef back to the skillet. Reduce the heat and stir in the sour cream. Serve immediately.
## Recipe Tips
1. Removing the sour cream from the fridge at the start of cooking will help it warm up a bit, reducing the risk of it curdling when you add it to the hot dish. It also helps to reduce the heat and allow the skillet to cool off before mixing the sour cream in.
2. When you add the sour cream, the dish immediately takes on a grayish hue. It's still delicious, but if you'd like a deeper color, add a little Worcestershire sauce. However, don't add too much, or the dish will taste too vinegary. Start with one teaspoon and taste to see how it affects the flavor.
## Recipe FAQs
**What is Beef Stroganoff?**
It's a Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sour cream sauce. It's named after the 19th-century Russian aristocrat who inspired it, Count Stroganoff.
There are many variations. Mine is quick and easy. I make it with lean beef (sirloin), lots of onions and mushrooms, and a little sour cream. So, I basically change the ratio of the traditional ingredients, adding more vegetables and using less meat and sour cream.
**What cut of meat should I use?**
The traditional cut used in this recipe is [beef tenderloin](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/beef-tenderloin-roast/), a lean and tender cut. I prefer sirloin, another lean cut. It's not as tender, but it's more flavorful, and it's also much more affordable.
Some people make this dish with ground beef. I haven't tried that, but I can see why it would work - it's similar to how [Korean ground beef](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/korean-ground-beef/) is just as good as [Korean beef](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/korean-beef/), or maybe even better. It's easier to mix flavors and spices into ground beef because of its finely ground texture.
**Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?**
I advise against that. This is one recipe where you really do want the richness of full-fat sour cream. It's absolutely worth it.
**How long can I keep the leftovers?**
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. When reheating them, do so gently to avoid drying out the meat and curdling the sour cream. I reheat the leftovers covered in the microwave at 50% power. I don't recommend freezing the leftovers.
## Serving Suggestions
Beef Stroganoff is usually served on top of noodles, but I skip the starch and serve it over any of the following low-carb options:
- [Mashed cauliflower](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/mashed-cauliflower-recipe/)
- [Spaghetti squash noodles](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/garlic-parmesan-spaghetti-squash/)
- [Hearts of palm pasta](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/hearts-of-palm-pasta/)
- [Zucchini noodles](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/zucchini-noodles/)
- [Cauliflower rice](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/cauliflower-rice/)
I also like to add a side of a bright green veggie, such as [roasted broccoli](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/roasted-broccoli/), [steamed asparagus](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/steamed-asparagus/), or [sautéed spinach](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/sauteed-spinach/). It makes for a prettier presentation. This dish, though utterly delicious, is not exactly pretty to look at.
## Recipe Card
5 from 9 votes
## Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe
This easy beef stroganoff recipe is ready in 30 minutes. I make it with extra onions and mushrooms, and it's creamy and delicious\!
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Russian
Servings: [6](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/beef-stroganoff-recipe/) servings
Calories: 290kcal
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### Ingredients
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¾ cup sour cream - room temperature
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1 pound top sirloin steak - cut into strips
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2 teaspoons [Diamond Crystal kosher salt](https://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Crystal-Kosher-Salt-lbs/dp/B0011BPMUK/) - divided; see notes below
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½ teaspoon black pepper - divided
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2 tablespoons avocado oil
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1 onion - large, chopped; 8 ounces
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16 ounces mushrooms - white or cremini, sliced
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1 tablespoon fresh garlic - minced
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2 tablespoons parsley - chopped, for garnish; optional
### Instructions
- Measure out the sour cream and remove it from the fridge to allow it to get to room temperature. Season the beef with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
¾ cup sour cream, 1 pound top sirloin steak, 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the beef. Cook, stirring, just until no longer raw, for about 2 minutes. Quickly remove the beef to a plate to prevent it from overcooking.
2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Add the onion and mushrooms to the saucepan with 1 more teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or ½ teaspoon of any other salt). Cook, stirring often, until tender, for 5-7 minutes. If the pan becomes too dry, add the juices from the resting meat.
1 onion, 16 ounces mushrooms
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add back the beef and stir-fry for one more minute.
1 tablespoon fresh garlic
- Reduce the heat to low and allow the skillet a few seconds to cool down a bit. Add the sour cream, mixing it well with a wooden spoon into the beef mixture. Don't allow the sour cream to simmer or boil to avoid curdling.
- Season the dish with more black pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve.
2 tablespoons parsley
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### Notes
- If using any salt other than [Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/diamond-crystal-kosher-salt/), including Morton kosher salt, use half the amount listed.
- Seasonings, especially salt, are guidelines. Adjust to taste.
- It's easier to cut the beef into strips if you freeze it for about 20 minutes first. You could also buy pre-sliced beef labeled as "stir-fry beef."
- Removing the sour cream from the fridge at the start of cooking will help it warm up a bit, reducing the risk of it curdling when you add it to the hot dish. It also helps to reduce the heat and allow the skillet to cool off before mixing in the sour cream.
- When you add the sour cream, the dish immediately takes on a grayish hue. It's still delicious, but if you'd like a deeper color, add a little Worcestershire sauce. However, don't add too much, or the dish will taste too vinegary. Start with one teaspoon and taste to see how it affects the flavor.
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. When reheating them, do so gently to avoid drying the meat and curdling the sour cream. I reheat the leftovers covered in the microwave at 50% power.
- I don't recommend freezing the leftovers.
### Nutrition per Serving
Calories: 290 kcal \| Carbohydrates: 7 g \| Protein: 26 g \| Fat: 17 g \| Saturated Fat: 7 g \| Sodium: 443 mg \| Fiber: 1 g \| Sugar: 4 g
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### Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 pound top sirloin steak (cut into strips)
- 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (divided; see notes below)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 onion (large, chopped; 8 ounces)
- 16 ounces mushrooms (white or cremini, sliced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (minced )
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, for garnish; optional)
- 3/4 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 1 pound top sirloin steak (cut into strips)
- 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (divided; see notes below)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
1
Measure out the sour cream and remove it from the fridge to allow it to get to room temperature. Season the beef with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the beef. Cook, stirring, just until no longer raw, for about 2 minutes. Quickly remove the beef to a plate to prevent it from overcooking.
- 1 onion (large, chopped; 8 ounces)
- 16 ounces mushrooms (white or cremini, sliced)
3
Add the onion and mushrooms to the saucepan with 1 more teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or 1/2 teaspoon of any other salt). Cook, stirring often, until tender, for 5-7 minutes. If the pan becomes too dry, add the juices from the resting meat.
- 1 tablespoon fresh garlic (minced )
4
Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add back the beef and stir-fry for one more minute.
5
Reduce the heat to low and allow the skillet a few seconds to cool down a bit. Add the sour cream, mixing it well with a wooden spoon into the beef mixture. Don't allow the sour cream to simmer or boil to avoid curdling.
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped, for garnish; optional)
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Season the dish with more black pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve.
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| Readable Markdown | This easy beef stroganoff is ready in 30 minutes. I make it with extra vegetables compared to traditional versions, and it's creamy and delicious\!
I've been making this easy beef stroganoff a lot lately (I also make a delicious [chicken stroganoff](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/chicken-stroganoff/)). It's a wonderfully rich and creamy comfort food. My version differs from classic recipes. It's easier and quicker, and it features extra mushrooms and onions. Served over mashed cauliflower, it's the perfect comfort food.
## Ingredients and Variations
See the recipe card for exact measurements. Here are my comments on some of the ingredients.
- **Sirloin strips**: You can splurge and use tenderloin for truly tender beef, but I usually go with sirloin.
- **Avocado oil:** A neutral-tasting cooking oil with a high smoke point. Ghee is another great option. I also like to use duck fat - it's very flavorful.
- **Veggies**: I use lots of onions, garlic, and mushrooms. While nontraditional, try adding a handful of wild mushrooms instead of some of the white (or cremini) mushrooms. I love the flavor they add to the dish.
- **Sour cream**: It's best to use full-fat sour cream for the richest and tastiest result.
## Instructions
The detailed instructions and step-by-step photos are included in the recipe card. Here's a quick overview.
**Cook the meat.** Season the beef and cook it in avocado oil until no longer raw, then transfer it to a plate.
**Cook the vegetables**. In the same skillet, cook the onions, mushrooms, and garlic with salt and pepper.
**Add the sour cream**. Add the beef back to the skillet. Reduce the heat and stir in the sour cream. Serve immediately.
## Recipe Tips
1. Removing the sour cream from the fridge at the start of cooking will help it warm up a bit, reducing the risk of it curdling when you add it to the hot dish. It also helps to reduce the heat and allow the skillet to cool off before mixing the sour cream in.
2. When you add the sour cream, the dish immediately takes on a grayish hue. It's still delicious, but if you'd like a deeper color, add a little Worcestershire sauce. However, don't add too much, or the dish will taste too vinegary. Start with one teaspoon and taste to see how it affects the flavor.
## Recipe FAQs
**What is Beef Stroganoff?**
It's a Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef served in a sour cream sauce. It's named after the 19th-century Russian aristocrat who inspired it, Count Stroganoff.
There are many variations. Mine is quick and easy. I make it with lean beef (sirloin), lots of onions and mushrooms, and a little sour cream. So, I basically change the ratio of the traditional ingredients, adding more vegetables and using less meat and sour cream.
**What cut of meat should I use?**
The traditional cut used in this recipe is [beef tenderloin](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/beef-tenderloin-roast/), a lean and tender cut. I prefer sirloin, another lean cut. It's not as tender, but it's more flavorful, and it's also much more affordable.
Some people make this dish with ground beef. I haven't tried that, but I can see why it would work - it's similar to how [Korean ground beef](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/korean-ground-beef/) is just as good as [Korean beef](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/korean-beef/), or maybe even better. It's easier to mix flavors and spices into ground beef because of its finely ground texture.
**Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?**
I advise against that. This is one recipe where you really do want the richness of full-fat sour cream. It's absolutely worth it.
**How long can I keep the leftovers?**
You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. When reheating them, do so gently to avoid drying out the meat and curdling the sour cream. I reheat the leftovers covered in the microwave at 50% power. I don't recommend freezing the leftovers.
## Recipe Card
5 from 9 votes
This easy beef stroganoff recipe is ready in 30 minutes. I make it with extra onions and mushrooms, and it's creamy and delicious\!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Russian
Servings: [6](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/beef-stroganoff-recipe/) servings
Calories: 290kcal
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¾ cup sour cream - room temperature
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1 pound top sirloin steak - cut into strips
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2 teaspoons [Diamond Crystal kosher salt](https://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Crystal-Kosher-Salt-lbs/dp/B0011BPMUK/) - divided; see notes below
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½ teaspoon black pepper - divided
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2 tablespoons avocado oil
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1 onion - large, chopped; 8 ounces
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16 ounces mushrooms - white or cremini, sliced
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1 tablespoon fresh garlic - minced
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2 tablespoons parsley - chopped, for garnish; optional
- Measure out the sour cream and remove it from the fridge to allow it to get to room temperature. Season the beef with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
¾ cup sour cream, 1 pound top sirloin steak, 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the beef. Cook, stirring, just until no longer raw, for about 2 minutes. Quickly remove the beef to a plate to prevent it from overcooking.
2 tablespoons avocado oil
- Add the onion and mushrooms to the saucepan with 1 more teaspoon of Diamond Crystal kosher salt (or ½ teaspoon of any other salt). Cook, stirring often, until tender, for 5-7 minutes. If the pan becomes too dry, add the juices from the resting meat.
1 onion, 16 ounces mushrooms
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add back the beef and stir-fry for one more minute.
1 tablespoon fresh garlic
- Reduce the heat to low and allow the skillet a few seconds to cool down a bit. Add the sour cream, mixing it well with a wooden spoon into the beef mixture. Don't allow the sour cream to simmer or boil to avoid curdling.
- Season the dish with more black pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve.
2 tablespoons parsley
- If using any salt other than [Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt](https://healthyrecipesblogs.com/diamond-crystal-kosher-salt/), including Morton kosher salt, use half the amount listed.
- Seasonings, especially salt, are guidelines. Adjust to taste.
- It's easier to cut the beef into strips if you freeze it for about 20 minutes first. You could also buy pre-sliced beef labeled as "stir-fry beef."
- Removing the sour cream from the fridge at the start of cooking will help it warm up a bit, reducing the risk of it curdling when you add it to the hot dish. It also helps to reduce the heat and allow the skillet to cool off before mixing in the sour cream.
- When you add the sour cream, the dish immediately takes on a grayish hue. It's still delicious, but if you'd like a deeper color, add a little Worcestershire sauce. However, don't add too much, or the dish will taste too vinegary. Start with one teaspoon and taste to see how it affects the flavor.
- You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. When reheating them, do so gently to avoid drying the meat and curdling the sour cream. I reheat the leftovers covered in the microwave at 50% power.
- I don't recommend freezing the leftovers.
Calories: 290 kcal \| Carbohydrates: 7 g \| Protein: 26 g \| Fat: 17 g \| Saturated Fat: 7 g \| Sodium: 443 mg \| Fiber: 1 g \| Sugar: 4 g
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