I should warn you. This is the best beef stroganoff with sour cream you will ever eat. Tender chunks of beef, creamy seasoned sour cream sauce and egg noodles. And if you make this stroganoff, you will want it for dinner every night!
Cozy bowls of food in the fall are undoubtably one of the best things about the season changing. Like this zuppa toscana soup, lasagna tortellini soup and creamy gnocchi chicken soup.
This recipe was first published 09/04/2018.
I'm totally guilty of making this stroganoff all the time. It's become one of those instinctual recipes that I've made so many times I just know the measurements by heart.
Big hearty egg noodles, tender seasoned stew meat, and super creamy flavorful sour cream sauce.
As soon as fall comes around, it's beef stroganoff time!
Beef stroganoff is just one of those fall dinners that you can't go wrong with. It's so hearty and comforting. Like this spaghetti bolognese.
Making beef stroganoff without mushrooms is how I like to prepare it, because mushroom have a lot of moisture I don't like messing around with all the extra water they produce in the pan.
Jump to:
You want all your browned bits from searing the meat to go toward the beef broth base for your sauce. You don't want those bits of flavor to get lost in mushroom water.
My kids love this one and can you blame them? Look at all that creamy sour cream sauce, it so just so luscious.
I feel myself getting happier with each bite of this stroganoff. It's the same with this lasagna tortellini soup, the coziest, ever. And this chicken gnocchi soup.
My mom used to make stroganoff for us when my brother and I were kids and we still lived in Alaska.
And while some of her food was kind of out there (buckwheat pancakes) her beef stroganoff recipe was always really good.
When I asked her about it, she didn't remember how she made it back in the day, so we bounced ideas back and forth and came up with this recipe.
What Makes this The Best Beef Stroganoff recipe?
I truly think this is the best beef stroganoff, foremost because it is easy. It has simple ingredients and easy to follow instructions.
What makes this the best in flavor? The extra creamy sour cream sauce. You really want to make sure that you season the meat really well with salt and pepper and sear it to so you get crispy bits on the pan.
All those bits of stuck on stuff makes it so flavorful. If it's not super flavorful, something went wrong.
The better than bouillon beef base that I use for this recipe has way more flavor than beef broth or beef cubes, it's much more concentrated, has more flavor and just makes everything better!
Since this recipe has started to pick up interest I thought I should mention just how important that step is.
If we had it in Palmer Alaska I'm sure anyone can find it! I've even had luck at Costco getting it.
This easy stroganoff is about 100x more amazing than I could have hoped for. It challenges that childhood memory of the best beef stroganoff.
I dare say it, it wins. I like to think of it as a new and improved version. My mom actually said this is the best beef stroganoff she has ever tasted.
What Is The Best Beef For Stroganoff?
This homemade recipe calls for beef stew meat.
Here's a fun fact and honestly I didn't put two and two together for years until I read it somewhere and when you hear it, you'll think "oh of course".
You can buy a chuck roast and cut it up into cubes and there's your beef stew meat. That's all beef stew meat is, just precut for you.
So if you find a smoking deal on chuck roast but you're not in the mood for a roast, this is just your ticket. But if you want to keep it at the easiest possible option, then just grab a package of beef stew meat.
And buying a chuck roast is not always the cheapeast, because there can be big pieces of fat attached to the roast, it makes it heavier, costing more.
So if the price per pound is way less than a package of stew meat, definitely try that, but if not, stick to a package of stew meat where you don't have to discard any fat aka weight.
How To Get Tender Meat for Beef Stroganoff
If you've ever made beef stew or anything with stew meat and wondered why it was really tough and chewy, here's what you do. The trick to getting stew meat tender is to cook it low and slow.
All that fat spiraled throughout the meat needs time to, in layman's terms, melt.
If you don't have that kind of time then don't worry, it will still taste fantastic but you run the risk of tough meat.
You also need to sear the meat.
When you sear all sides of a piece of meat you'll be rewarded with extra flavor and tenderness because you are locking in the juices.
The longer you simmer, the more tender it will be. If it starts to get low on broth, you can add some extra.
The 2 hours in the recipe is important, even at 1 ½ hours the meat is still not tender enough, it's been tested that many times.
I think what makes this the best beef stroganoff ever is the sour cream sauce.
It's mixed together with tomato paste and the savory beef broth. Decadent. After you add your sauce in, you'll want to let it come to a low boil bubble for 5 minutes to take cook out and take away flour tastes. During this time the sauce get's nice and thick! This is the ultimate fall dinner and I can't wait to make this on repeat as the weather continues to get cooler.
Check out all that creamy beef stroganoff sauce.
Ingredients For Beef Stroganoff
Here's a quick rundown of what ingredients you will need to make this beef stroganoff and any explanations you may need for each ingredient. As always, the full list of ingredients, amounts and directions are located in the recipe card near the bottom of this post.
- stew meat - you can buy pre cut up stew meat, or if there is a great sale on chuck roast, buy one of those and cut it up (make sure to cut off all the fat)
- season-all - this is a seasoning salt, its made of salt and a savory blend of spices, the brand Morton makes a popular one
- kosher salt - I always use kosher salt in my recipes
- pepper - for flavor
- olive oil - you'll need this to sear the meat in the pan
- yellow onion - yellow onions are much more mild than a white onion, a bit more sweet too, they'll give you the best flavor
- garlic - for flavor
- water - used to make the broth
- beef better than bouillon - a bouillon paste, you combine it with water to make a richer broth with more flavor than regular beef broth
- egg noodles - grab the traditional wide egg noodles if you can get them
- sour cream - the main ingredient for the sauce
- flour - for thickening the sauce
- tomato paste - for some richness in the sauce
Beef Stroganoff FAQ
Here are some of your most frequently asked questions!
I haven't tested it in the slow cooker so I wouldn't be able to advise how that will turn out or give you modifications.
I did try this in the instant pot and it turned out really good, see the section below for how I did that.
Season all is a seasoning made up of salt and savory spices. You can find it next to all of the other seasonings.
It is a concentrated paste and gives a richer flavor than a traditional bouillon cube. I like the organic versions.
No, you need to use the beef better than bouillon for this to turn out correctly.
I haven't tried freezing it before, but in my experience egg noodles don't reheat very well. The only thing I would try freezing would be the sauce and separately cooking noodles later on.
Many reviews have had success using ground beef instead of the stew meat, however I have not tried this out so I don't have detailed instructions on using ground beef.
Of course, use gluten free noodles and substitute corn starch as the thickener, instead of flour.
Beef Stroganoff Instant Pot Alternative
I have made this in my instant pot and it turned out awesome! It has a bit less flavor to it then making it the traditional way but a good easy shortcut.
Here's what I did. And all I did was treat the instant pot like my stovetop pan. Nothing else changed.
I seasoned the meat, per usual. But used the "saute" setting. Then I added the onion and garlic, like usual. Then the broth and put the stew meat back in.
The lid went on and cooked it for 25 minutes. No slow release, just hit cancel and let it vent.
Below you can see a collage of photos where I make it in my instant pot. They aren't the prettiest photos - I took them with my phone but it's just suppose to get the idea across.
Next I prepared the sour cream sauce, same way as the instructions say to and added it to the instant pot. Let this boil and thicken for 5 minutes by turning the setting to saute. Then take the pot off the heat.
I separately boiled the noodles, again, like the instructions say to do and added it to the beef stroganoff creamy mixture.
We loved it this way! And will definitely do it again if I need to save some time.
Some reviews have shared their success with using their slow cooker, however I have not tested this recipe with this method so I wouldn't be able to give guidance on how long to cook it for.
More Delicious Family Friendly Dinners
- Easy Stovetop Gnocchi Lasagna - a quick and easy weeknight dinner using store bought gnocchi
- 30 Minute Broccoli Cheddar Soup - a family favorite, using big chunks of broccoli and sharp cheddar cheese
- Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup - a tried and true recipe I've been making for over 10 years
- Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Copycat Recipe - better than the restaurant
- Homemade Chicken Pot Pie - a 5 minute crust makes this recipe so simple to follow and make
- Lasagna Tortellini Soup - a house favorite and a must make
- 20 Minute Creamy Pumpkin Ravioli - it truly takes only 20 minutes
- Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta - a Modern Crumb fan favorite
If you want to serve something special for dessert I suggest this apple crisp with oats topping, maple cream cheese cinnamon rolls or s'mores cookie bars!
World's Best Beef Stroganoff
I should warn you. This is the best beef stroganoff with sour cream you will ever eat. Tender chunks of beef, creamy seasoned sour cream sauce and egg noodles. And if you make this stroganoff you will want it for dinner every night!
Ingredients
- 2 lb stew meat, or a chuck roast cut into cubes
- 1 tsp season-all, (seasoned salt)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 c water
- 2 tsp better than bouillon beef base, see note below
- 10 oz egg noodles
sauce
- 2 c sour cream
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1-2 tbsp tomato paste
- pepper
Instructions
- Pat the meat with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. If you bought a whole chuck roast cut it up into pieces, trimming off big pieces of fat. But it's okay to leave some fat on.
- Season all sides of the meat with salt, pepper and season-all. Tossing it around to coat.
- Heat a dutch oven pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil. In batches, add the meat (do not crowd the meat) and sear all sides. About a minute on each side. Set the seared meat aside on a plate, until it's all done.
- Turn the heat down to medium/low. Add more olive oil into the pot. Add the onion, garlic and a pinch of salt. Sauté for 3-5 minutes.
- Add in the water and beef bouillon base, scraping the bottom with a whisk. This releases all of the the bits that stuck to the bottom of the pot during the searing process.
- Place the meat and plate drippings back into the pot, bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low. Cover with a tight fitting lid and simmer for 2 hours (no less).
- When the meat is done, cook the egg noodles in boiling water until al dente.
- In a bowl, whisk together the sour cream, flour, tomato paste and pepper. Whisk until smooth. Add a few spoonfuls of the hot broth from the pot to the sour cream mixture, whisking vigorously. Add all of the sour cream mixture to the pot. Whisk until combined. It's okay if it looks lumpy, it will smooth out. Bring the sauce to a low rolling boil for 5 minutes to cook out the raw flour and thicken.
- Turn the heat off and stir in the egg noodles. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
Notes
Heat: Always prepare the meat by cooking it low and slow. Meaning, low heat and slowly. It takes a minimum of 2 hours. If your meat still isn't tender at the 2 hour mark, keep going. Frustrating, I know, but it happens when the cut of meat is too tough starting out. I've made this stroganoff a hundred times and sometimes it's perfect at 2 hours and other times it just takes longer.
Sour Cream: This recipe is written to be heavy on the sour cream. Use your best judgement, if you'd like a milder sour cream flavor cut back on the amount. On that note if it tastes like straight sour cream, it was made incorrectly - look back over what step was missed, or ingredient got subbed, or if the recipe was not followed as instructed.
Mushrooms: If you'd like to add sliced mushrooms the best time is when you are sauteeing the onions.
Searing The Meat: This meal turns out so much better when you take the time to properly sear the meat in batches, you really want those bits of stuck on pieces to collect at the bottom of the pan because it gives the beef stroganoff so much flavor.
Better than Bouillon: This is not the same as beef bouillon cubes, this is a concentrated beef paste made by the brand better than bouillon that is full of flavor unlike regular beef bouillon and I highly recommend not leaving this out to achieve the same results I get 🙂
Season-all: A blend of salt and savory seasonings, it's sold in the seasonings aisle.
Dairy Free Variation: Try using a plant based dairy free sour cream; Simple Truth and Kite Hill both make one.
Gluten Free Variation: Jovial brand makes a gluten free egg pasta. For the flour, try using Bob's Red Mill gluten free 1:1 baking flour.
Instant Pot Variation: Please see near the end of the post.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 431Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 758mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 43g
This information comes from online calculators. Although moderncrumb.com attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.
Kae
which method is the best for reheating?
Tara Moore
For just one bowl I microwave but for multiple servings I use stovetop.
Mike
Pretty tasty and no additives from box type recipes. Easy to tweak to your tastes
Jessica Lehmkuhl
I followed this recipe to a t. At one hour all the liquid had burned off and my beef was burning. Is it maybe because I have a gas stove?
Tara Moore
Sounds like the heat was way too hot. Some stoves just run really hot, sorry about this!
MikalaK
I made this tonight but used wagyu stew meat and it was PERFECT simmering for 1.5 hours! Such an incredible recipe, my entire family including picky kids loved it. Thank you for sharing.
Georgia
First of all, this recipe was delicious and my family loved it (including my toddler). But I had the same issue where I had no liquid left after 2 hours (my beef was a little blackened but still super tender). To remedy this, I just made 1c hot water w/beef bouillon to use as the “liquid”. Worked out great!
Alie
If your stove is on low and your liquid is still boiling off you might try a smaller pot and the smaller eye on your stove.
Isabel Cabrejas
This recipe is fantastic. I substituted low-fat sour cream with 1 cup, included mushrooms, omitted the flour, and achieved tender beef in just ninety minutes! I am grateful for this recipe. My family thoroughly enjoyed it, and I intend to prepare it again in the future.
Beth
I just made this recipe and folliwed it to the T, using all the ingredients. And let me tell you, the sauce with the onions and garlic and the better than bouillon paste, was so delicious, it tasted like a really good french onion soup. I did add a little touch of my own which was a little bit of white wine into the sauce. And let it simmer on low for the amount of time the recipe called for. I could have eaten that a broth mix all on its own with some sourdough bread. That better than bouillon stuff is a must. Seriously. I also added mushrooms because stroganoff isn't stroganoff without it. I read the comments about the sour cream being too overpowered. I like sour cream and everyone that ate it in my uome had no complaints. However, if you are one that felt it had too much sour cream, I would add half the sour cream mixture to the broth first, then taste it. Then add the rest little more as you go until it is to your liking. Just a suggestion. I shared this with my neighbors that live above me. They came back asking for more
Tara Moore
WOW! Thank you Beth for such a stellar review (and I love sour cream as well!).
Sarah
I’ve tried another beef stroganoff recipe, but the meat ended up being so tough. I have just started my cooking journey, so I am still learning but this recipe led to very very tender beef. I didn’t feel like i needed dog-esque teeth in order to work through the meat like the last recipe. Also, i really dislike mushrooms so I like that they weren’t included in this recipe. Overall, very yummy and very easy to follow. Very happy with the outcome of this meal! Thank you!
Tara Moore
Thanks Sarah, appreciate the feedback!
Jim B.
Has anyone tried this recipe using Creme Fraiche instead of sour cream?
Ashley
what size dutch oven do we need to make this?
Ali
Best Beef Stroganoff I’ve ever made. Not a mushroom fan, which makes this recipe perfect. It’s been a staple in our home for close to a year now.
Cheryl
When I first stumbled upon this recipe, about a year ago I believe, I was hesitant because anytime I've ever attempted Beef Stroganoff, following a recipe, it has always turned out good but never quite what I was expecting or wanting from it. I was always in search of that "perfect", "authentic", Beef Stroganoff. The kind you get when the person that is cooking it grew up eating it and watching their mom or grandma or whoever, cooking it. I had that experience once in my life and I chased that flavor since then. UNTIL NOW!! The first time I made this recipe I was nervous and excited and followed the recipe to a T. As it cooked that evening I just remember
thinking how wonderful it smelled and how closely the smell brought me back to that one time I had, good, authentic Stroganoff. So the 2 hour wait was difficult. But let me tell you!!! SO WORTH IT! My God! My husband felt the same way. We were both in "Stroganoff Heaven" that night. I paired mine with garlic bread and Caesar salad 🥗 😋! Yum, is all I can say. Since then I have made it on numerous occasions and always I've been delighted. And anyone I've fed has always said the same thing. Everyone always tells me they've never had better. Thank you for this recipe. I'll never have to look anymore. My search is over!
Tara Moore
I loved reading your comment Cheryl, thank you so much! And you are spot on because this recipe is exactly how my mom made it for us growing up 🙂
Sally
Eating as I write! Delicious and hubby likes it too!
WS
My kids love this. I’m excited to add this to our meal rotation!!
Tara Moore
Wonderful to hear, thank you!
Sheila
Can you make day before and refrigerate?
If so, best practice to reheat
Tara Moore
Hi Sheila, I eat it as leftovers the next day or two and just reheat on the stovetop. Add a splash or so of extra beef broth to get it creamy again.
Erika Rose
Have you ever put in oven for 2 hours instead of on stovetop? Wondering if that would work- hmm
Tara Moore
Hi Erika! I do this all the time. It's actually my new favorite way this past year. Set your oven to 400, put the covered pot in. Turn the heat off. Don't open the oven for 2 hours. Turns out awesome! Then continue with the sauce as instructed on the stove top once the pot is out of the oven.
Gaye
I made this dish for safe harbor residents. I followed your recipie exactly. it turned out incredible. I served it with crusty bread and a salad. Delicious. Thank you so very much.
Samantha
We absolutely love this recipe in our house, even the leftovers are amazing!! Thanks!!
Sarah
This recipe is very good but it is not true beef stroganoff without mushrooms. Good, but not world's best.
Sarah Markle
Super yum! I did add a a package of the Boursin cheese garlic and herb flavor, Dijon mustard and some thyme and was sooo yum! I can not wait to make again. I made mine in my instant Dutch oven: new Christmas toy I am playing with. Thank you sooo much!
Tara Moore
Thanks Sarah! Glad you enjoyed the recipe so much.
kara
can you tell me what I can use to replace the, better than bouillon roasted beef base? I have been looking and I cannot find
Tara Moore
You can substitute the water/bouillon with beef broth. It won't be as flavorful but will be the closest sub! Walmart and most grocery stores do sell better than bouillon.
Tracy Ann
This stuff is awsome!!! Better than bouillon is absolutely the best!!! Thank you... YOU ROCK!!
Tina
I just finished making this using the instant pot method. I think some confusion is that after sautéing, you switch the method to manual/pressure cook for 25min. I used a thinner cut of beef, so I did 20min. I also didn't have egg noodles, which I looove, so I just subbed rice. Instead of season all I used half trader Joe's umami seasoning and Montreal steak seasoning since I don't care for season all. My sour cream was short about 1/4 cup, so I just used plain Greek yogurt for the rest.
Roberta Webley
Was this in place of the some of the sour cream? Or in addition to the sour cream? I’m curious as to the added flavour profile! I love Boursin!
Mel
This is my favorite stroganoff recipe and I make it often on the stove top. I recently got an instant pot and wanted to try this in it. I followed your instant pot directions and my instant pot kept turning off. When I looked up this issue, I found out that you aren't supposed to put the lid on while sauteeing and it auto shuts off as a safety feature. I was wondering if you cook on high or low pressure for this recipe, because the instructions led me to believe you used the saute function. Thanks for a great recipe❤
Tara Moore
Hi Mel! I do use the saute mode for that first step, but i do not put the lid on while using saute, keep it off just like you would a stove top pot and you should be good to go 🙂 And cooking pressure is high. Thanks for the questions please let me know if you have any more.
Charlotte Burnette
When should I add mushrooms?
Danielle S
How can I turn this into a crockpot meal ?
Tara Moore
Hi, I personally have not but other readers have had success making it in the crockpot. I wouldn't be able to advise you on cooking times and procedures since I haven't though.
Jackie
I made this in the crockpot today and it was delicious! Seared the meat then added all ingredients (and mushrooms) except the sauce. Cooked on low for about 4 hours then added sauce ingredients and cooked for another hour.
Tara Moore
Thank you Jackie for sharing how you made it in the crockpot! I know a lot of readers will appreciate this, as do I!
EL
Hello! I am very excited to try this recipe but was just curious why you add the flour into the sauce instead of flouring the beef prior to searing? Thank you!
Tara Moore
Hi! Adding the flour into the sour cream is to help thicken the sauce when you add that into the beef broth. It prevents it from getting lumpy this way. Thanks for the question! I hope you'll let me know how it was. -Tara
Laita
But you're not really cooking the flour at this point though. You need to cook raw flour for two very good reasons. First, raw flour just doesn't taste very pleasant. And, more importantly, raw flour is not safe to eat. It needs to be cooked to a minimum of 165 degrees. To avoid both of the above issues, raw flour should be cooked - over heat - for at least 3-5 minutes.
Tara Moore
Hi Laita thanks for your inquiry, you are boiling it with the sauce when you add it to the pot, it is explained in the post as well as demonstrated in my how to make video 🙂 I will reiterate in the instructions. Thanks for reaching out and have a wonderful weekend!
Danny S
Can this recipe be converted into a crockpot meal?
Tara Moore
Hi Danny, I haven't prepared it in the crockpot, only the instant pot so I wouldn't be able to advise on cooking times. But I have received feedback that people did make it in the crockpot with success.
Felicia
This is one of theee best recipes I've made for beef stroganoff. My S.O is not thrilled when I make that but this one he raved about! The flavor was out of this world! I used about 1 1/4 of sour cream and it was perfect! I will definitely be making this again!
Tara Moore
Thank you so much Felicia! Appreciate the wonderful feedback 🙂
Liana
I accidentally put this comment on your shrimp scampi, didn’t mean too, somehow the page turned on me and I didn’t look, no shrimp scampi in this house husband is allergic to shellfish ? anyway, here’s my comment for the Stroganoff...
My husband gives this 5 stars. I did swap out the stew beef with some beautiful sirloins cut into strips and I did also add mushrooms. Another recipe (husband says) knocks it out of the park. He’s very picky about his stroganoff, someone made it once with ketchup (not me) he didn’t care for that. I try different recipes and he’ll give me feedback so this is one I’ll be making again, he says the meat melts in his mouth and it just has great flavor.
Tara Moore
Haha, no problem Liana I can fix that :). It sounds like he is quite the beef stroganoff connoisseur, I'm so glad this got the approval!! If you are looking for another husband approved meal, the bolognese on my site is my husband's absolute favorite and I think it's quite an easy recipe (but looks fancy)! We usually eat half and I freeze the rest for another day. -Tara
Patty
I am planning on making this next week. It looks great. If I double the recipe, how would I adjust the cooking times. I haven’t decided if I’m using my Dutch oven or Instapot. Thanks!
Tara Moore
Hi Patty, whenever I double it, I still follow the same cooking times 🙂 -Tara
Kim G
AWESOME !!!! Made it exactly the way your recipe reads but I LOVE mushrooms so I went ahead and added them in.....delicious is all I can say....hubby loved it...thank you much for sharing...Comfort food at its Finest
Tara Moore
Thank you Kim! I'm glad to hear it worked out with the addition of mushrooms! 🙂
Liana
I’m making this now. My husband also loves mushrooms in his stroganoff so I’m adding them in too. I’m not a fan of stroganoff but its one of his favorites so I’ll be commenting after he eats it. He loves a dish that has a lot of flavor and I think he’ll like this one. ?
Jasmine
Made this recipe today. I only had 1lb of shaved beef on hand, so I'm thinking maybe that's why mine seemed to have been lacking in flavor a little. I added half a block of cream cheese in the end and parsley and my 4 and 8 y/o kiddos are raving about it!
Susy
Hi there! I’ve made this recipe a couple times amd my whole family devours it! So good! I’m wanting to add mushrooms this time. When and how can I add them in? Thank you!
Tara Moore
Hi Susy! Thanks so much! For mushrooms, I would suggest sautéing them with the onions and garlic and then simmering with everything else. -Tara
Weny
My family recipe calls for chili sauce instead of tomato paste, we also add mushrooms but not till the last 45 mite or they shrink up too much!
Angie
SO yummy! The tomato paste really did add some depth of flavor. I’ve never made it with that before. I also added mushrooms to mine. It was VERY good! Thank you!
Tara Moore
Thank you Angie!
Corrie
This stroganoff recipe is so good. I made it tonight. It was a perfect Sunday dinner. My whole family enjoyed. I will definitely make it again.
Corrie
It’s me again, the leftovers were sooo good. I think my husband loved those more.
Tara Moore
Hi again Corrie!! Thank you so much for sharing! We love the leftovers too 🙂 My husband also loves the short ribs recipe, it's a little time consuming but perfect for more of a special occasion type of dinner.
Shelby @_cookingwithshel
This recipe tasted amazing! I put mine in the crockpot and the beef started to shred (which is my own fault) but aside from that, the flavor was phenomenal ! I couldn’t find my beef paste (which I happened to find today ?) so I had to use beef broth, and completely forgot the tomato paste which would have added just what it needed. I even added the mushrooms, which I despise, but I couldn’t even taste them! This is recipe was perfect and authentic.
Tara Moore
Thank you Shelby! That sounds like me, misplacing then finding the next day haha. Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review I appreciate it and hope you have a great weekend! - Tara
Linda
Can’t wait to make this again. I froze 2 glass containers of this and defrosted them overnight in fridge. It was still so good. Thank you
Tara Moore
Thank you Linda and thanks for the freezing recommendation - Tara
Vanessa
Thanks for sharing! I love the addition of sour cream. What a great dish for a weeknight or to make for company!
Suzanne
This looks so good! Can I serve it with anything other than noodles?
Tara Moore
Hi Suzanne! Other reviewers have served this with rice, zucchini noodles or omitted the noodles altogether. Thanks for the question 🙂
Connie
It would be great over mashed potatoes, rice or even cauliflower rice!
Bookbug
Super yummy!!! Made beef in crock pot then shredded and put in stroganoff! With a few hot peppers and popovers on the side!!
Tami
This was great! My husband said when he heard what was for dinner, he was not looking forward to it. And then he and my son both ate three helpings. I will definitely make this again! I did use about 1 2/3 c sour cream.
Tara Moore
WOW! That's so funny, thank you for sharing Tami! That's usually my son too and he always winds up having multiple servings 🙂
Matt
This was my first (or second) time making one of Tara’s recipes. I guess they just intimidate me!
Anywho...this recipe was fairly simple and turned out fantastic! I also made it both dairy free and gluten free by using dairy free sour cream and gluten free noodles and flour. Also, the organic version of the Better Than Bouillion is dairy free...the non-organic contains milk! I definitely will make it again!
Thanks for the amazing recipes, Tara!
Tara Moore
Matt, I loved your detailed review. Thank you for making! Great dairy free and gluten free tips, I know they'll be helpful to others 🙂
Suzanne
Oh my goodness - this IS the best beef stroganoff! The meat was incredibly tender and flavorful. I did reduce the sour cream to 1.5 cups and it tasted perfectly balanced to me. I also sauteed 8 oz of sliced mushrooms with the onion and garlic and simmered everything together for the full 2 hours. I could eat this once a week as comfort food - but gotta be careful with the calories this time of year. 🙂
Tara Moore
Thank you so much Suzanne! I'm so glad you were able to make the recipe perfect for you 🙂 And I agree, I could eat this every week too if my waistline would allow, haha. -Tara
Jessica
I really love mushrooms in my beef stroganoff. I know you don’t prefer it but if I was going to add. Any suggestions on where in the process I should add (before/after the 2hr simmer)?
Tara Moore
Hi Jessica, if it were me, I would cook the mushrooms before and saute the vegetables at a med/high heat so they can get more of a golden brown color 🙂 Hope that helps and thanks for the question!
Julia
Way too much sour cream. It overpowered the flavors. Everything else was great though.
Tara Moore
Ugh oh, sounds like something went wrong - the sauce should be wonderful!
Heather
The meat is delicious but the sauce was a little heavy on the sour cream flavor. I ended up scraping half of it off and adding a can of cream of mushroom soup and it was great!
Overall it was a really good recipe!
Tara Moore
Thank you Heather! I'm glad it was enjoyed 🙂
Deborah Johnson
Agree on two points - Better than Bouillon is the ultimate in beef flavorings and this IS the world's best stroganoff!
Brittany
Can I make ahead and freeze this? Thanks!
Tara Moore
I haven't tried that before, I don't see why not. The noodles may fall apart if you freeze them, so I would make them when you are ready to serve it
Sarah
What is all seasoning?
Tara Moore
season-all is a seasoned salt, which is a blend of salt and savory spices
Brooke
Hi there! Would leaving out the onion effect this recipe much?
Tara Moore
Hi Brooke 🙂 I'm really not sure! I haven't left them out before, but if you don't like onions I say at least try it? If you don't have an onion on hand, maybe some extra onion powder?
Nicky
This came out perfect. The meat was very tender, and the dish was tasty.
Tobi
This came out amazing!! I used 2 pounds lean ground beef and cooked it down for 35 mins.
Ashley
I made this for dinner this evening. I thought I had the beef base and unfortunately found out I was out halfway through the recipe. I used two chicken boil lion cubes. They are the larger, softer ones. Turned out wonderfully. So, in a pinch, chicken bouillon cubes will work. So good. My family ate every last drop!!
Cathy
This was by far the best stroganoff I have made. I did saute mushrooms with the onion because Hubs loves mushrooms in stroganoff. The meat was soooo tender. Hubs gave it ??
Thank you Tara for this easy, tasty meal!!
Eva
I made this last night for dinner and was disappointed. First the meat does not get soft in 2 hrs.
Loved the flavors of the seared meat with onion and garlic and I thought that everything was going to be great, then when I made the sauce in the bowl, I thought, wow, that’s a lot of sour cream, but I trusted you, so I went ahead and added it to my wonderful tasting meat and all the flavor of that meat just disappeared. To much sour cream......I fixed it by adding more beef boullion and a little dry French Onion soup mix.
Sorry, don’t know if it was me or the recipe
Tara Moore
Hi Eva! Thanks so much for trying. Perhaps you cooked over your "hot burner" (the burner that always runs hotter), which could have caused it to cook too hot and burn off too much liquid which you need to flavor the sour cream.
Jackie
Absolutely the best stroganoff ( maybe even meal) I ever made!! Everyone went crazy over it- my son went as far as to say he got a spoon because it was good to the last drop!!!
Definitely my new “Go To” meal!!!
Ashlee
I liked this recipe... but for some reason my beef didn’t come out tender. I seared it in a cast iron skillet then put it in the slow cooker for about 2 1/2 hours on low . Any advice for me? It was kind of an expensive cut I should mention
Tara Moore
Hi Ashlee, thanks for your feedback. This recipe works best stovetop (as directed in the recipe) 2 hours on low, using the slow cooker for only 2 hours sounds like the culprit here
Kristen
It was wonderful!! It was def a hit & I can’t wait to make it again! 🙂
Kim
Worlds best?? You bet! This was a total hit, I’ve never attempted stroganoff from scratch... and lemme tell ya’, I’ll serve this as often as I can. It’s that great! For a tip: I only had 1 lb. of beef so I cut the recipe in half, and halved the sour cream mixture as well. Turned out amazing. Thanks for the recipe!
Sacha
Our family loved this so much!!
Jeni
This was great! The beef was perfect in the recipe. I added some mushrooms as well for the 2 hour simmer. Just curious... mine was a little runnier than what I'm used to for stroganoff. I feel like I have a lot of liquid left, but not a lot of beef (and I started with 2.5 lbs). Any thoughts? Thanks for a great recipe!
Tara Moore
Hi Jeni! I'm so glad you liked it! For the liquid, if you turn the heat up (maybe to medium), while it's still covered, the liquid will start to evaporate a bit and thicken. I've made it this way before too, you could also use a larger cut of beef if you don't want so much sauce! Try 3 1/2 lbs next time! Thanks for the question, always feel free to reach out! 🙂
Jennie
Could not find the better than bouillon but used another brand, it was delicious. Will make this again.
Tara Moore
Thanks Jennie, glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Morgan
Tastes wonderful, I read *2 minutes* for meat simmer, glad I reread the recipe lol. However I did cut it down to 1 hour trying to keep the family hoard happy! It was delicious! Thank You for a wholesome family meal we all enjoyed!
Heidi
Looks delicious! Could you make this in a crockpot?
Tara Moore
You could but you'll need to cook it much longer in a slower cooker. When the meat and broth are done slow cooking that's when I would add the cooked noodles and sour cream sauce, right when you are ready to serve
Hannah
LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe! It is on my dinner rotation ?. What do you suggest instead of the better than bouillon? I ordered some but it won’t get here in time for when I make the dish. Thanks!!!
Tara Moore
Aww thank you Hannah! So you could use just regular beef broth, if you can grab some beef stock that would be even better (I know, so difficult right now). The chicken bouillon is super helpful to have on hand also, especially since it's hard to get broth. For the future - costco carries both! Good luck, let me know how it turns out
Hannah
Tara, the dish turned out WONDERFUL and I was able to find the better than bouillon at the store ?. Thank you for providing such tasty recipes and helpful feedback!!!
Tara Moore
I am convinced you are the sweetest person who has ever left me a review! I can't thank you enough for all your kind words! Thanks Hannah!
Kayla
Tara,
Hello! I am planning on making this recipe soon. And I apologize I did not read the rest of the comments to see if my question was already asked. But how much broth do you suggest? I have broth in hand not the cubes.
Thank you!
Tara Moore
Hi Kayla, it's 2 cups total. The recipe calls for better than bouillon which is more like a paste, and full of flavor, so subbing out for something different may be a bit less flavorful.
Jacquelyn
We made this tonight! Super hit! We would probably pull back a bit on the sour cream, but that is just personal. This is something we will make again for sure! Thanks!
Becky
What is the all-seasoning? I can’t find it anywhere
Tara Moore
Hi Becky, Season-All is a seasoned salt made by Morton. It's a blend of salt and savory spices.
Artina Denunzio
Delicious. Made it last year with raving results... and the same with a repeat performance.
Jamila
Followed this recipe to the letter- OUTSTANDING! My husband asked to please keep it in my cooking rotation. So delicious! Thank you. Used the Better than Bouillon (had it at Costco for $5) and wondering if you have any other recipes utilizing this?
Becki
Delicious! Definitely will make again!
Markie
What could I do if I don't have tomato paste?
Tara Moore
Hi Markie, I'm really not sure, I've never subbed it out before. I wouldn't try anything like ketchup, since that's sugary. But maybe just leave it out? I know a few reviewers have made it without.
Kim
Looks delicious! If we use beef broth, how much would you recommend?
Tara Moore
Hi Kim! You will use the same amount, 2 cups.
Afton
Can I sub beef broth?
Tara Moore
Hi Afton, yes, you totally can!
Andie
Love this recipe! It is foolproof and I have made it a ton. Curious - if I wanted to make it gluten free can I sub cornstarch for flour?
Tara Moore
Hi Andie! Thank you so much! You can definitely sub cornstarch for flour. They are both thickening agents and should give you the same results but I would use less corn starch, maybe start with half or even just 1 tbsp corn starch, you can always add more. -Tara
Laura
I'm an Assistant Principal at a high school and we have a snow day today! This seemed perfect for a snow day when my farmer hubby comes in. My house smells amazing too!
Mike
Family loves this we’ve made it a lot!