Rich and Creamy Beef Stroganoff

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This beef stroganoff recipe with sour cream is rich and creamy. It uses a roux to create a beef gravy thickened with sour cream and cream cheese. A little bit of zip is added with pepper flakes. Serve over egg noodles.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 50 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 (2 pound) beef chuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch thick strips

  • ½ cup red wine

  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

  • ½ cup butter, divided

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 ⅓ cups beef stock

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard

  • 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

  • cup sour cream

Directions

  1. Place beef into a large bowl. Stir in red wine, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes, then remove beef and pat dry with a paper towel. Reserve remaining marinade.

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  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in beef; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer beef to a plate, then drain any remaining grease from the skillet.

  3. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook and stir until onion is soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer onion mixture to the plate with beef; set aside.

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  4. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer mushrooms to a bowl; set aside.

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  5. Melt 1/4 cup butter in the skillet over medium heat. Whisk in flour; cook and stir until flour no longer tastes raw, about 4 minutes. Slowly whisk in beef stock. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat to medium-low.

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  6. Pour in reserved marinade, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, and mustard, then add beef and onion mixture. Cover and simmer until meat is tender, about 1 hour. Season with salt and black pepper.

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  7. Stir in mushrooms, cream cheese, and sour cream about 5 minutes before serving.

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Editor's Note:

Please note the differences in cooking time when using the magazine version of this recipe.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

567 Calories
45g Fat
8g Carbs
29g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 567
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45g 58%
Saturated Fat 21g 107%
Cholesterol 150mg 50%
Sodium 518mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 29g 59%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 402mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.