Description
Beef stroganoff brings comfort straight to your dinner table with tender strips of meat dancing in a creamy, rich sauce. Serving this classic dish feels like wrapping yourself in a warm culinary hug that connects generations of home cooks.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs beef
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Liquids and Oils:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Warm your large pot over medium heat (375°F) and drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil across the bottom, coating the surface evenly.
- Toss 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves into the pot. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until the onions become translucent and fragrant.
- Add 2 pounds beef chunks to the pot. Sear each piece for 2-3 minutes per side, creating a rich golden-brown exterior that locks in flavor.
- Pour 1 cup beef broth and 2 tablespoons soy sauce over the meat. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, and paprika across the surface.
- Increase heat until the liquid reaches a vigorous boil, then immediately drop temperature to low. Cover the pot and allow the meat to simmer gently for 90 minutes.
- After 90 minutes, test a beef chunk with a fork. If it doesn’t pull apart easily, continue cooking for an additional 15-30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the dish rest for 5 minutes. Plate your beef with your favorite accompaniments, allowing the rich juices to mingle with the side dishes.
Notes
- Choose well-marbled beef chuck or stew meat for the most tender and flavorful result.
- Season the beef chunks generously with salt and pepper before browning to develop a rich, deep flavor.
- Low and slow cooking breaks down tough meat fibers, so resist the urge to rush the simmering process.
- If the sauce reduces too much, add a splash of water or extra broth to maintain moisture and prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg