A (Home) Chef’s Take on Easy Elegance – Creamy Beef Stroganoff Recipe
As a home chef, I love a dish that delivers maximum flavor for minimal effort, and this One-Pot Beef Stroganoff is the king of weeknight comfort. Forget the complicated steps and the sink full of dishes; this recipe is designed to be cooked entirely in a single pot. The real secret? We cook the noodles in the sauce. As the egg noodles absorb the beef broth and rich seasonings, they release starch, which naturally thickens the sauce into that signature, velvety consistency you crave. This isn’t just fast food; it’s a rich, soulful meal that tastes like it took hours. Get ready for restaurant-quality stroganoff, served straight from the pot.
🍲 The One-Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe
This One-Pot Beef Stroganoff is the ultimate weeknight hack. I'll show you how to get tender beef, perfectly cooked noodles, and that signature, silky smooth sauce—all in 30 minutes and using just one single pot. It's the king of comfort food, made completely fuss-free.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Beef Sirloin or Flank Steak sliced thinly
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil or Butter
- 1 Med Yellow Onion finely chopped
- 8 oz White or Cremini Mushrooms sliced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 4 cups Beef Broth low sodium
- 1/2 cup Dry Red Wine optional; substitute with more broth
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 6 oz Wide Egg Noodles
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream full fat
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
- To taste Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Season the sliced beef generously with salt and pepper. Heat the oil/butter in a large, deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in a single layer for 1-2 minutes per side until browned (it won't be cooked through). Remove the beef and set it aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the chopped onion and mushrooms to the same pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the mushrooms have softened and released their liquid. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Build the Sauce: If using, pour in the red wine and let it simmer and reduce by half (about 2 minutes), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Pour in the beef broth, add the Worcestershire sauce and smoked paprika, and bring the mixture to a strong simmer.
- Cook the Noodles: Add the egg noodles to the simmering liquid. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are al dente and the liquid has reduced and thickened into a sauce.
- Finish & Serve: Reduce the heat to low. Return the seared beef and any juices to the pot and stir. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Do not boil the sauce after adding the sour cream, or it will curdle. Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
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