Description
Have you ever craved something warm, hearty, and comforting, but didn’t want to spend hours in the kitchen or buy fancy ingredients? That’s where Chef John’s Classic Beef Stroganoff comes in.
Ingredients
- Beef Chuck Roast (2 lbs, cut into strips): The heart of the dish. Chuck roast becomes super tender after a long simmer. Sub: sirloin or stew meat.
- Salt & Pepper: For seasoning and bringing out flavor.
- Vegetable Oil (1 tbsp): Used for searing the beef.
- Mushrooms (8 oz, sliced): Add an earthy depth and classic Stroganoff texture.
- Onion (½ medium, sliced/diced): Sweet and savory base flavor.
- Butter (1 tbsp): Adds richness and helps brown the vegetables.
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced): Adds warmth and aroma.
- Flour (1 ½ tbsp): Thickens the sauce.
- White Wine (½ cup): De-glazes the pan and adds complexity. Can sub with broth.
- Beef Broth (2 cups, divided): Forms the sauce base.
- Crème Fraîche (¾ cup): Makes the sauce creamy with a slight tang. Can sub with sour cream.
- Fresh Chives (1 tbsp, chopped): Adds a fresh, colorful finish.
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Beef:
- Generously season the beef strips with salt and pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Add beef and cook, stirring constantly, for 6–7 minutes until browned and liquid is evaporated.
- Remove beef and set aside.
- Sauté Mushrooms and Onions:
- In the same skillet, add butter, sliced mushrooms, and onion.
- Cook over medium heat until mushrooms are golden and onions are soft—about 6–8 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Flour:
- Stir in minced garlic; cook for 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour and cook for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Deglaze with Wine and Broth:
- Pour in the white wine and 1 cup of beef broth.
- Scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return Beef and Simmer:
- Add the browned beef back into the pan.
- Pour in the remaining 1 cup of broth.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes, until beef is tender and sauce is rich.
- Add the Creamy Finish:
- Stir in crème fraîche and chives.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve:
- Best served hot over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
