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| Boilerpipe Text | 1 tbsp
olive oil
1
onion
sliced
1 clove of
garlic
1 tbsp
butter
250g/9oz
mushrooms
sliced
1 tbsp
plain flour
500g/1lb 2oz
fillet steak
sliced
150g/5oz
crème fraîche
1 tsp
English mustard
100ml/3½fl oz
beef stock
½ small pack of
parsley
chopped
Nutrition: Per serving
kcal
438
fat
31g
saturates
17g
carbs
8g
sugars
3g
low
fibre
2g
protein
30g
salt
0.5g
low
Method
step 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a
non-stick frying pan
then add 1 sliced onion and cook on a medium heat until completely softened, around 15 mins, adding a little splash of water if it starts to stick.
step 2
Crush in 1 garlic clove and cook for 2-3 mins more, then add 1 tbsp butter.
step 3
Once the butter is foaming a little, add 250g sliced mushrooms and cook for around 5 mins until completely softened.
step 4
Season everything well, then tip onto a plate.
step 5
Tip 1 tbsp plain flour into a bowl with a big pinch of salt and pepper, then toss 500g sliced fillet steak in the seasoned flour.
step 6
Add the steak pieces to the pan, splashing in a little oil if the pan looks dry, and fry for 3-4 mins, until well coloured.
step 7
Tip the onions and mushrooms back into the pan. Whisk 150g crème fraîche, 1 tsp English mustard and 100ml beef stock together, then stir into the pan.
step 8
Cook over a medium heat for around 5 mins.
step 9
Scatter with some chopped parsley, and serve with pappardelle or rice.
What is beef stroganoff?
Beef stroganoff originated in Russia in the 19th century, and is made with sautéed beef cooked in sauce of soured cream, mustard and beef broth. The recipe was likely created by a French chef for Count Stroganov and his family, and has since spread across the world. There are several variations – often including mushrooms and white wine – and our version uses crème fraîche instead of soured cream for a slightly thicker sauce.
What cut of beef is best for stroganoff?
Stroganoff is best made with a thinly sliced, tender cut of beef. While fillet is best, other cuts, such as rib-eye or sirloin (with excess fat trimmed away), work well too.
What is stroganoff sauce made of?
Classic stroganoff sauce is made with onion, garlic, crème fraîche or soured cream, mustard and beef stock, which creates the distinctive rich, tangy gravy. Paprika or brandy can be added too, resulting in a greater depth of flavour.
More tips for how to make beef stroganoff
To avoid tough, chewy stroganoff, be careful not to overcook the beef. Briefly brown it in the pan over a high heat until it just starts to take on some colour, then finish in the sauce for a few minutes
Once the crème fraiche has been added, the sauce should be gently simmered – if it's cooked for too long or at too high a temperature, it will split
To freeze your stroganoff,
cool fully and transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for up to a month before defrosting in the fridge overnight and reheating in a pan until piping hot
How to thicken beef stroganoff
Stroganoff is a flour-thickened sauce – toss the beef in flour before browning for a smooth sauce that has the consistency of double cream
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more stock
If it's too thin, combine 1 tbsp plain flour with 1 tbsp water or stock and gradually whisk this into the sauce, cooking until thickened
What to serve with beef stroganoff
Serve with mashed or fried potatoes, pasta, rice or noodles to mop up the sauce. In the US, it's often served with egg noodles or rice, while elsewhere, longer pasta like the pappardelle in our recipe may be used instead
Sharp pickles and crunchy cabbage slaws are also a great addition, as their acidity balances the richness of the sauce
Add more vegetables to the sauce, if you like – roasted asparagus, broccoli and peas would work well
Finish the dish with fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme and coriander |
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# Beef stroganoff
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**Serves 4**
**Easy**
Prep: **10 mins**
Cook: **35 mins**
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Make a classic beef stroganoff with steak and mushrooms for a tasty midweek meal. Garnish with parsley and serve with pappardelle pasta or rice.
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- 1 tbsp [olive oil](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/olive-oil-glossary)
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- 500g/1lb 2oz fillet steak
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- 1 tsp [English mustard](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/mustard-glossary)
- 100ml/3½fl oz beef stock
- ½ small pack of [parsley](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/parsley-glossary)
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Nutrition: Per serving
- kcal438
- fat31g
- saturates17g
- carbs8g
- sugars3g
low
- fibre2g
- protein30g
- salt0\.5g
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## Method
- ### step 1
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- ### step 2
Crush in 1 garlic clove and cook for 2-3 mins more, then add 1 tbsp butter.
- ### step 3
Once the butter is foaming a little, add 250g sliced mushrooms and cook for around 5 mins until completely softened.
- ### step 4
Season everything well, then tip onto a plate.
- ### step 5
Tip 1 tbsp plain flour into a bowl with a big pinch of salt and pepper, then toss 500g sliced fillet steak in the seasoned flour.
- ### step 6
Add the steak pieces to the pan, splashing in a little oil if the pan looks dry, and fry for 3-4 mins, until well coloured.
- ### step 7
Tip the onions and mushrooms back into the pan. Whisk 150g crème fraîche, 1 tsp English mustard and 100ml beef stock together, then stir into the pan.
- ### step 8
Cook over a medium heat for around 5 mins.
- ### step 9
Scatter with some chopped parsley, and serve with pappardelle or rice.
## What is beef stroganoff?
Beef stroganoff originated in Russia in the 19th century, and is made with sautéed beef cooked in sauce of soured cream, mustard and beef broth. The recipe was likely created by a French chef for Count Stroganov and his family, and has since spread across the world. There are several variations – often including mushrooms and white wine – and our version uses crème fraîche instead of soured cream for a slightly thicker sauce.
## What cut of beef is best for stroganoff?
Stroganoff is best made with a thinly sliced, tender cut of beef. While fillet is best, other cuts, such as rib-eye or sirloin (with excess fat trimmed away), work well too.
## What is stroganoff sauce made of?
Classic stroganoff sauce is made with onion, garlic, crème fraîche or soured cream, mustard and beef stock, which creates the distinctive rich, tangy gravy. Paprika or brandy can be added too, resulting in a greater depth of flavour.
## More tips for how to make beef stroganoff
- To avoid tough, chewy stroganoff, be careful not to overcook the beef. Briefly brown it in the pan over a high heat until it just starts to take on some colour, then finish in the sauce for a few minutes
- Once the crème fraiche has been added, the sauce should be gently simmered – if it's cooked for too long or at too high a temperature, it will split
- **To freeze your stroganoff,** cool fully and transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for up to a month before defrosting in the fridge overnight and reheating in a pan until piping hot
## How to thicken beef stroganoff
- Stroganoff is a flour-thickened sauce – toss the beef in flour before browning for a smooth sauce that has the consistency of double cream
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more stock
- If it's too thin, combine 1 tbsp plain flour with 1 tbsp water or stock and gradually whisk this into the sauce, cooking until thickened
## What to serve with beef stroganoff
- Serve with mashed or fried potatoes, pasta, rice or noodles to mop up the sauce. In the US, it's often served with egg noodles or rice, while elsewhere, longer pasta like the pappardelle in our recipe may be used instead
- Sharp pickles and crunchy cabbage slaws are also a great addition, as their acidity balances the richness of the sauce
- Add more vegetables to the sauce, if you like – roasted asparagus, broccoli and peas would work well
- Finish the dish with fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme and coriander
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## Comments, questions and tips (104)
### Overall rating
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#### judethedude73
1 month ago
tip
I added dash of brandy and tomato puree, I cooked this dish for about 20 years
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#### b.capon1882GK7LPYfT
1 month ago
Added 50ml brandy and lots of black pepper to give a bit more depth of flavour, absolutely delicious
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#### bbcgoodfood\_SY8BCOK
2 months ago
I added a shallot, celery, thyme, smoked paprika. Could of done with a splash of brandy but didn't have any.
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#### bbcgoodfood\_SY8BCOK
2 months ago
Nice and easy, quick recipe.
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#### bbcgoodfood\_SY8BCOK
2 months ago
Nice and easy, quick recipe.
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| Readable Markdown | - 1 tbsp [olive oil](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/olive-oil-glossary)
- 1 [onion](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/onion-glossary)
sliced
- 1 clove of [garlic](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/garlic-glossary)
- 1 tbsp [butter](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/butter-glossary)
- 250g/9oz [mushrooms](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/mushroom-glossary)
sliced
- 1 tbsp [plain flour](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/flour-glossary)
- 500g/1lb 2oz fillet steak
sliced
- 150g/5oz [crème fraîche](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/creme-fraiche-glossary)
- 1 tsp [English mustard](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/mustard-glossary)
- 100ml/3½fl oz beef stock
- ½ small pack of [parsley](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/glossary/parsley-glossary)
chopped
Nutrition: Per serving
- kcal438
- fat31g
- saturates17g
- carbs8g
- sugars3g
low
- fibre2g
- protein30g
- salt0\.5g
low
## Method
- ### step 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a [non-stick frying pan](https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-non-stick-frying-pans) then add 1 sliced onion and cook on a medium heat until completely softened, around 15 mins, adding a little splash of water if it starts to stick.
- ### step 2
Crush in 1 garlic clove and cook for 2-3 mins more, then add 1 tbsp butter.
- ### step 3
Once the butter is foaming a little, add 250g sliced mushrooms and cook for around 5 mins until completely softened.
- ### step 4
Season everything well, then tip onto a plate.
- ### step 5
Tip 1 tbsp plain flour into a bowl with a big pinch of salt and pepper, then toss 500g sliced fillet steak in the seasoned flour.
- ### step 6
Add the steak pieces to the pan, splashing in a little oil if the pan looks dry, and fry for 3-4 mins, until well coloured.
- ### step 7
Tip the onions and mushrooms back into the pan. Whisk 150g crème fraîche, 1 tsp English mustard and 100ml beef stock together, then stir into the pan.
- ### step 8
Cook over a medium heat for around 5 mins.
- ### step 9
Scatter with some chopped parsley, and serve with pappardelle or rice.
## What is beef stroganoff?
Beef stroganoff originated in Russia in the 19th century, and is made with sautéed beef cooked in sauce of soured cream, mustard and beef broth. The recipe was likely created by a French chef for Count Stroganov and his family, and has since spread across the world. There are several variations – often including mushrooms and white wine – and our version uses crème fraîche instead of soured cream for a slightly thicker sauce.
## What cut of beef is best for stroganoff?
Stroganoff is best made with a thinly sliced, tender cut of beef. While fillet is best, other cuts, such as rib-eye or sirloin (with excess fat trimmed away), work well too.
## What is stroganoff sauce made of?
Classic stroganoff sauce is made with onion, garlic, crème fraîche or soured cream, mustard and beef stock, which creates the distinctive rich, tangy gravy. Paprika or brandy can be added too, resulting in a greater depth of flavour.
## More tips for how to make beef stroganoff
- To avoid tough, chewy stroganoff, be careful not to overcook the beef. Briefly brown it in the pan over a high heat until it just starts to take on some colour, then finish in the sauce for a few minutes
- Once the crème fraiche has been added, the sauce should be gently simmered – if it's cooked for too long or at too high a temperature, it will split
- **To freeze your stroganoff,** cool fully and transfer to an airtight container. Freeze for up to a month before defrosting in the fridge overnight and reheating in a pan until piping hot
## How to thicken beef stroganoff
- Stroganoff is a flour-thickened sauce – toss the beef in flour before browning for a smooth sauce that has the consistency of double cream
- If the sauce is too thick, add a splash more stock
- If it's too thin, combine 1 tbsp plain flour with 1 tbsp water or stock and gradually whisk this into the sauce, cooking until thickened
## What to serve with beef stroganoff
- Serve with mashed or fried potatoes, pasta, rice or noodles to mop up the sauce. In the US, it's often served with egg noodles or rice, while elsewhere, longer pasta like the pappardelle in our recipe may be used instead
- Sharp pickles and crunchy cabbage slaws are also a great addition, as their acidity balances the richness of the sauce
- Add more vegetables to the sauce, if you like – roasted asparagus, broccoli and peas would work well
- Finish the dish with fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme and coriander |
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