Cutting crosswise to the fibre
Thin stripes across the fiber remain more delicate and need only short heat.
Russian Recipe
Beef Stroganoff
For beef stroganoff, the order is crucial: sauté beef hot and briefly, remove, cook the sauce separately and stir in sour cream only gently. This way, the meat remains tender and the sauce creamy.
Total time
45 min
Calories
580 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Beef stroganoff tender with creamy sauce
A good beef stroganoff tastes strong, but not heavy. Onions and mushrooms add depth, mustard adds spice, sour cream makes the sauce round. If the meat cooks too long, it becomes firm; therefore, it is reheated just before serving.
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Recipe
Beef Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff consists of short fried strips of beef in a creamy sauce with onions, mushrooms, broth, mustard and sour cream. The meat comes back into the sauce only at the end.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Preparing meat
Cut beef crosswise to the fibre into thin strips and pat dry. Salt just before frying.
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2
Roast beef spicy
Heat oil and fry meat very briefly in portions. Remove and set aside.
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3
Cooking sauce
Add butter to the pan. Fry onions and mushrooms, stir in flour and deglaze with stock. Add mustard and paprika.
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4
Creamy
Simmer the sauce for a few minutes. Stir in the sour cream over a mild heat, do not boil bubbly.
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5
Return meat
Warm beef only briefly in the sauce. Sprinkle with herbs and serve immediately.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Beef Stroganoff
Servings fry
Too much meat at once cools the pan and makes the result tough.
Do not boil sour cream
High heat can separate the sauce. Stir in sour cream only over a mild heat.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Finely diced cucumber at the end adds acidity and goes well with the creamy sauce.
Bandnoodles, rice or mashed potatoes absorb the sauce well.
Nutrition per serving
580kcal
18.0 gCarbohydrates
38.0 gProtein
39.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Beef Stroganoff
The meat was cooked too long or not cooked hot enough, fry it briefly and then warm it in the sauce.
Yes, it can flake over high heat. Take the sauce off the heat and stir in the sour cream gently.
Bandnoodles, rice, mashed potatoes or boiled potatoes go very well with the creamy sauce.
Tender pieces such as tenderloin, hip or sirloin work best because they are cooked only briefly.
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