Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ pounds beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- ½ cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef strips, and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion, garlic, mushrooms, thyme, and paprika. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the flour, and cook for 1 minute.
- Slowly stir in the beef broth, and bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley, and serve over hot egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Interesting Facts
- Beef Stroganoff is a traditional Russian dish that was named after a 19th-century Russian diplomat, Count Pavel Stroganov, who was believed to have created the dish.
- Beef Stroganoff is a popular dish around the world and can be served with a variety of accompaniments such as egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- The traditional recipe calls for the beef to be cooked in a sour cream sauce, but modern variations often include cream of mushroom soup or white wine.