Learn how to make a Beef Stroganoff. Beef Stroganoff is a Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef in a sauce of mustard and smetana. It is named after one of the members of the Stroganov family. There are many variations of this recipe. Instead of buttered egg noodles you can use rice or fried potatoes.
KIRUNA JULY 2026: Learn how to make a Beef Stroganoff Recipe! This is the Americanized rendition that gets to sit on a pile of wide buttered egg noodles. There’s something about the rich, creamy, tender beef wrapped inside those fat ribbons of pasta that really does it for me.
Beef Stroganoff is a Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef in a sauce of mustard and smetana (heavy sour cream). It is named after one of the members of the Stroganov family. Since its appearance in the 19th century, it has become popular around the world, with considerable variation from the original recipe. Mushrooms are common in many variants. According to legend, while stationed in Siberia, Pavel Stroganov’s chef found the beef to be frozen so solid that it could only be cut into small strips.
This particular recipe is from the YouTube channel Food Wishes. If you are interested in food, this channel is well worth a visit.
Beef Stroganoff Ingredients
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 pounds beef chuck roast
salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp butter
1/2 onion, sliced or diced
8 oz sliced mushrooms
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 tbsp flour
1/2 cup white wine
2 cups beef broth, divided
1/2 to 1 cup creme fraiche or sour cream
1 tbsp fresh sliced chives
There are many variations of this recipe. Instead of buttered egg noodles you can use rice or fried potatoes. As always, you don’t have to follow the recipe slavishly – after all, it’s not a legal text. The recipe only serves as inspiration.
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