The Best Classic Beef Stroganoff

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-28 · Updated 2026-03-28

A creamy Eastern European favorite with tender strips of beef, mushrooms, and sour cream, served over egg noodles. This Eastern European-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs beef sirloin, mushrooms, 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 sliced into 1/4-inch strips beef sirloin
• 8 oz sliced mushrooms
• 1 medium diced onion
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp dried dill
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups beef broth
• 12 oz egg noodles
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 12 oz egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb beef strips, 1 medium diced onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the beef is browned and the onions are softened.
3. Step 3: Add 8 oz sliced mushrooms and 1 tbsp dried dill. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and golden.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups beef broth and 1 cup sour cream. Stir to combine, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10-12 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef is fully tender.
5. Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Serve the sauce over the cooked noodles, garnished with additional dill if desired.