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Beef Stroganoff

Easy Beef Stroganoff: A Creamy Comfort Food Delight

Enjoy a comforting homemade Beef Stroganoff, featuring tender beef sirloin, creamy sauce, and rich flavors, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound beef sirloin sliced into thin strips
  • 8 ounces mushrooms your favorite variety
For the Cooking Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth essential for moisture
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard adds zesty kick
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce for savory depth
  • 1 teaspoon paprika warm, smoky flavor
  • ½ teaspoon salt enhances taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper provides subtle heat
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream for creaminess
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch to thicken sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cold water to create slurry
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces egg noodles ideal for sauce absorption

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Press the Sauté button on your Instant Pot and heat the olive oil until it shimmers. Add the beef sirloin and brown for 2 to 3 minutes until no longer pink.
  2. Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté for another 2 minutes until the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until they release moisture and brown slightly.
  4. Pour in the beef broth, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  5. Cancel the Sauté function, secure the lid, set the valve to Sealing and select Pressure Cook on High for 8 minutes.
  6. Prepare the egg noodles according to package instructions and set aside.
  7. Once pressure is released, stir in the sour cream until fully combined.
  8. Mix cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry, stir into the pot and press Sauté again. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes to thicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a lighter sauce, reduce sour cream amount or substitute with Greek yogurt. Cook noodles al dente to absorb sauce without becoming mushy.

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