Chef John’s Classic Beef Stroganoff

Description

This is a fairly lean version of beef stroganoff, as most recipes call for more cream. This is something you can easily adjust to your tastes. I like a little thicker version, with just enough sauce to coat the meat and noodles.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ medium onion, sliced or diced
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 cups beef broth, divided
  • ¾ cup creme fraiche
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season beef generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until nearly smoking. Stir in beef; cook
  3. stirring constantly
  4. for 6 to 7 minutes
  5. until liquid evaporates and meat browns. Remove meat from the pan and set aside.
  6. Stir mushrooms
  7. onions
  8. and butter into the pan; cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are lightly browned. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in flour; cook for 1 to 2 minutes until incorporated.
  9. Stir in wine and 1 cup of broth
  10. scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens
  11. about 3 to 4 minutes.
  12. Return beef to the pan. Stir in remaining cup of broth; bring to a simmer and cook on low heat for about 1 hour
  13. covered
  14. until beef is tender and sauce is thick. Stir every 20 minutes.
  15. Stir in crème fraîche. Stir in chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins

Servings: 8

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