Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe In Rich Mushroom Sauce

This Easy Beef Stroganoff dish is one of those retro recipes that just takes me back to simpler times. Beef Stroganoff has been a family favorite since we were kids, when the smell of rich beef and gravy welcomed us in the door after church services on Sunday. My mom would always put it together before we left and it was ready to eat when we got home. A perfect make it and leave it kind of meal, ideal for busy weeknights but special enough to serve for Sunday dinner.

Ingredients in Easy Beef Stroganoff

The is the best beef stroganoff recipe I’ve ever tried! It’s easy to put together, always tender and full of flavor, and always a crowd pleaser. Here’s what you need:

Round steak – one and a half pounds of this cut of beef is perfect. You can use beef sirloin steak as well or any strips of beef you like. All purpose flour – just a few tablespoons, mixed with salt and pepper will give the beef strips a nice crust when browning. Salt – one teaspoon or more to taste Onion – one whole yellow or white onion, sliced into thin strips Fresh mushrooms – about half a pound, sliced. The mushrooms take on the beefy flavor of the meat. Butter – one cube salted or unsalted, whatever you have on hand. Cream of mushroom soup – one can. Or you can use cream of chicken soup too. Milk – one cup, OR you can use one can of beef broth. Sour cream – one cup. Plain Greek yogurt is a good alternative for extra protein. Worcestershire sauce – one tablespoon, or more to taste. This gives the beef tenderloin an extra deep and delicious flavor. Egg noodles – or rice for serving.

Rice or Noodles?

In our family, there are two camps: Camp Noodles and Camp Rice. Since we could never agree on a clear winner, we would alternate which carb to cover with the rich Beef Stroganoff mixture. It is absolutely delicious either way, but just for the record, I was firmly in the Camp Noodles as a kid. But you could top the Stroganoff over baked potatoes or mashed potatoes too.

Make your Own Mushroom Soup

If you aren’t a fan of canned cream of mushroom soup you can easily make your own sauce. After the meat and mushrooms are done cooking, sprinkle ⅓ cup flour over the top and stir until beef and onions are coated in flour. Then slowly add milk, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Season with beef bouillon to taste. Or use our homemade Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup recipe for a healthier, fresher alternative.

Budget Friendly Suggestions for this Recipe

This easy Beef Stroganoff recipe is the perfect budget friendly meal. Using a cheaper cut of meat like round steak or sirloin really stretches your dollar. The trick is the way you cut the meat and how long you cook it so slicing the beef in thin strips keeps the beef tender and juicy. And in a pinch, you could swap out the steak for ground beef and make a delicious ground beef stroganoff recipe. It won’t look as pretty, but it will still taste delicious!

Gluten-Free Easy Beef Stroganoff

To make this a gluten-free recipe, swap out cornstarch for the flour and find a good GF beef bouillon/broth. Then follow the steps above to make your own cream of mushroom soup, and make it with cornstarch. Most Cream of Mushroom soups contain gluten so watch out for that one. You will also want to skip the Worcestershire sauce completely (unless you can find a GF one). Do all this and then serve over rice and you’ve got a delicious gluten-free beef stroganoff.

Make it in the Crock Pot

Beef Stroganoff can also be made in the slow cooker! It’s a delicious way to get that buttery melt-in-your-mouth beef. Just don’t forget to sear your meat before throwing it in the crock pot. Searing to a crusty brown ensures those delicious juices are firmly locked into place before cooking. Then make the rest of the recipe in the slow cooker (see recipe card below for instructions). READ NEXT: 25+ Traditional and Easy Sunday Dinner Ideas

More Classic Beef Recipes

From tender roast beef to our Mom’s crowd-pleasing beef stew, try some of these other favorite beef recipes

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