Cozy Beef Stroganoff Egg Noodles
Tender beef, mushrooms, and a savory sour cream gravy folded into wide egg noodles. The dinner that fixes a hard day.
Prep: 20 min · Cook: 35 min · Total: 55 min · Serves: 4–6 servings · Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb sirloin or chuck, cut into bite-size strips
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 10 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire
- 1 tsp Dijon
- ¾ cup sour cream
- Salt, pepper, fresh parsley
Method
- Pat beef dry and season well. Sear in batches in a Dutch oven with oil until deeply browned. Remove to a plate.
- Add butter, onions, and mushrooms. Cook 8 minutes until soft and golden. Stir in garlic for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Slowly whisk in broth, Worcestershire, and Dijon. Simmer until gravy thickens.
- Return beef and juices to the pot. Simmer gently 10 minutes until tender.
- Meanwhile, cook egg noodles to al dente. Off heat, stir sour cream into the stroganoff. Spoon over noodles, finish with parsley.
Allergen-aware substitutions
- Dairy-free: use lactose-free sour cream and dairy-free cream cheese alternative.
- Gluten-free: swap in gluten-free egg noodles and a 1:1 GF flour for thickening.
- Pea-free, shellfish-free, peanut-free by default.
Storage, reheating & freezer
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days in an airtight container.
Reheating: Warm in a saucepan over low heat with a splash of broth.
Freezer: Freeze the beef and gravy (without sour cream) up to 2 months. Add sour cream when reheating.
Frequently asked
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes — prep the ingredients up to 24 hours in advance and store in airtight containers. Cook just before serving for the cozyest texture.
What if I don’t have one of the ingredients?
See the substitutions section above. Most pantry swaps work beautifully here — this recipe was designed to be forgiving.
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Photo note: Deep ceramic bowl, gentle steam, parsley, evening lighting, linen napkin, wooden spoon.
