Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms
Tender strips of beef and mushrooms cooked instantly in a creamy sauce using the Instant Pot for a rich and hearty stroganoff. This american-inspired instant pot ready in about 45 minutes pairs beef sirloin, button mushrooms, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, thinly sliced into 1/2-inch strips beef sirloin
- 8 oz, sliced button mushrooms
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 3, minced garlic cloves
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- to taste salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz, cooked according to package egg noodles
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Instructions
- Step 1: Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Add 1 diced yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent.
- Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 8 oz sliced button mushrooms, cooking for 5 minutes until the mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
- Step 3: Toss in 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin strips and season with salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Sauté for 3 minutes until the beef is browned but not cooked through.
- Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the beef and mushrooms, stirring for 1 minute to coat and slightly cook the flour.
- Step 5: Pour in 2 cups beef broth and 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits.
- Step 6: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on 'Manual' high pressure for 10 minutes. Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing remaining pressure.
- Step 7: Open the lid and stir in 1/2 cup sour cream until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Step 8: Serve the beef stroganoff over 8 oz cooked egg noodles while hot.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef sirloin from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff with Mushrooms?
American instant pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a weeknight dinner. The Instant Pot made it so tender.
- ★★★★★
The mushrooms added the perfect earthiness. I'll make this again and again.
- ★★★★★
This was so easy and delicious! My family loved it, and it was ready in under 30 minutes.
