---
title: "Beef Stroganoff"
section: recipes
description: "Tri-tip and mushrooms simmered in red wine, finished with sour cream, and served over egg noodles."
tags: ["beef", "stroganoff", "red-wine", "mushrooms", "egg-noodles", "russian", "dinner"]
created: 2020-10-12T15:48:00Z
updated: 2026-07-29T21:06:15Z
cid: bafkreif36jcar6oz7feqftxutw4mzo5tx2rw4pmnjp47xiisohhsqu2hsm
html: https://iammatthias.com/recipes/1602523680000-beef-stroganoff
---

# Beef Stroganoff

```recipe
yield: "2 servings"
time: "20 min active · 1 h 15 total"

ingredients:
  - { id: garlic, item: "garlic", amount: "1 clove", note: "minced" }
  - { id: onions, item: "onions", amount: "½ large", note: "finely chopped" }
  - { id: mushrooms, item: "mushrooms", amount: "1 cup", note: "sliced" }
  - { id: butter, item: "butter", amount: "1 tablespoon" }
  - { id: tri-tip, item: "tri-tip", amount: "½ lb", note: "cubed" }
  - { id: salt, item: "salt", amount: "to taste" }
  - { id: pepper, item: "pepper", amount: "to taste" }
  - { id: nutmeg, item: "nutmeg", amount: "⅛ tsp", note: "grated" }
  - { id: robust-red-wine, item: "robust red wine", amount: "½ cup", note: "cab, merlot, syrah" }
  - { id: egg-noodles, item: "egg noodles", amount: "4 oz" }
  - { id: half-and-half, item: "half and half", amount: "¼ cup" }
  - { id: sour-cream, item: "sour cream", amount: "½ cup" }

steps:
  - id: s1
    in: [garlic, onions, mushrooms, butter, tri-tip, salt, pepper, nutmeg]
    do: "sauté garlic"
    for: "8 min"
    detail: "In a large skillet, sauté garlic, onions, and mushrooms in butter over medium heat. Add the cubed tri-tip and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and nutmeg."
  - id: s2
    in: [s1, robust-red-wine]
    do: "pour in the red wine"
    detail: "Once the meat is browned on one side, pour in the red wine. A robust wine like cabernet, merlot, or syrah is recommended."
  - id: s3
    in: [s2]
    do: "reduce heat to low"
    for: "45–60 min"
    detail: "Reduce heat to low and simmer until the meat is tender and falling apart. Then turn off the heat."
  - id: s4
    in: [s3, egg-noodles]
    do: "meanwhile"
    for: "8–10 min"
    detail: "Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions."
  - id: s5
    in: [s4, half-and-half]
    do: "return to the meat"
    detail: "Return to the meat mixture, now slightly cooled, and stir in the half and half."
  - id: s6
    in: [s5, sour-cream]
    do: "stir in the sour cream"
    detail: "Stir in the sour cream. Adjust salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste, now that the cream has been added."
  - id: s7
    in: [s6]
    do: "replace the lid"
    for: "5 min"
    detail: "Replace the lid on the skillet and turn the heat back to low. Ensure the sauce is warm but not boiling."
  - id: s8
    in: [s7]
    do: "drain the noodles"
    detail: "Drain the noodles thoroughly."
  - id: s9
    in: [s8]
    do: "serve the beef"
    detail: "Serve the beef stroganoff over the cooked egg noodles."
```

---

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