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Warm Beef Stroganoff for a Comforting Weeknight at Home

Best Cozy Beef Stroganoff Weeknight Dinner Recipe

Cozy beef stroganoff weeknight made easy with tender beef and creamy sauce. Try this warm comforting at home dinner. Discover the perfect weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food Recipes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb beef sirloin, cut into strips
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 12 oz egg noodles

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside, reserving one cup of pasta water for sauce adjustments.
  2. Pat beef strips completely dry with paper towels—moisture prevents proper browning and searing. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides before cooking.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches, sear beef strips for 2-3 minutes per side until deeply browned, then transfer to a plate.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same pot. Sauté diced onions for 4 minutes until softened, then add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until golden. This stroganoff recipe depends on proper mushroom browning to develop rich umami flavors.
  5. Add minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring constantly for one minute until fragrant. Pour in beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the pot bottom with a wooden spoon.
  6. Return beef to the pot along with paprika and thyme. Simmer for 8 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and beef to finish cooking through completely.
  7. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir into the simmering sauce. Cook for two minutes until it thickens noticeably, then remove from heat.
  8. Whisk sour cream and Dijon mustard together in a small bowl, then slowly stir into the beef stroganoff. Add cooked noodles and toss gently to combine without breaking them.