This quick beef Stroganoff recipe makes a delicious meal for a busy weeknight – tender, juicy pan fried rump steak with onions and mushrooms in a creamy sauce. 
Beef Stroganoff is one of my all time favourite dinners. This method is so quick and easy but doesn’t compromise on flavour!
I make this regularly for a quick weeknight dinner. The slow cooked version with casserole beef is also delicious, but this speedy version of a Stroganoff is by far my favourite way of cooking it.
Tips for making the best quick beef stroganoff
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What cut of beef is best for beef stroganoff?
- I wouldn’t advise using anything labelled “frying steak” or “minute steak.” It’s really worth using Rump or Sirloin steak. I know it isn’t the cheapest option, but using proper steak makes the world of difference here. It’s worth it!
- One of the trickiest things about making a quick beef stroganoff is making sure you don’t over cook the steak. I get round this by searing the steak in a very hot pan first, then I remove it from the pan and transfer to a plate to rest (cover with foil but you don’t need to keep it warm in the oven, if you do so the steak will overcook)
- I like my steak rare-medium, so I cook it for about 60-90 seconds on each side. If you prefer steak medium, sear it for 2 minutes and 3 minutes for well done.
- Then I turn down the heat, add a little butter to the pan and add cook sliced onion until very soft and light golden.
- Add the mushrooms, turn up the heat slightly and saute the mushrooms for a few minutes until they are golden and cooked through.
- To make the sauce, pour in hot beef stock, dijon or wholegrain mustard, paprika, sour cream and a generous grinding of freshly grated Nutmeg.
- Stir to combine, add the steak strips and simmer for a couple of minutes before seasoning to taste and add freshly chopped parsley.
- Serve with either boiled rice or pasta.
make it vegetarian
Simply swap the meat for more mushrooms – around 500g would be enough. Swap the beef stock for vegetable.
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Quick Beef Stroganoff
This quick beef Stroganoff recipe with tender, juicy slices of rump steak, mushrooms and sour cream is so delicious and takes just under 20 minutes to make - perfect for when you want something special for dinner but are short on time.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 450G Rump Steak, cut into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 Large Onion, peeled and sliced finely
- 250g Mushrooms, sliced in half or quarters, if large
- 125ml Beef Stock
- 1 teaspoon paprika (not smoked)
- 2 teaspoons of wholegrain or Dijon mustard
- 300ml Sour Cream
- A good grating of freshly ground nutmeg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Freshly chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan (skillet.) Season the steak strips with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- When the pan is very hot, add the steak and sear for 1 1/2-3 minutes on each side, depending on how well cooked you want your steak. I like it very pink in the middle, so I go for 1 1/2 minutes each side.
- When the steak is cooked to your liking, remove from the pan and transfer to a plate. Cover with a piece of tin foil.
- Add the tablespoon of butter to the pan, turn the heat to low-medium and add the sliced onion, stirring to coat the onion in the buttery juices. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the onions have softened nicely.
- Add the mushrooms to the softened onions (if the pan is dry add a little more oil or butter) and turn the heat up slightly. Saute the mushrooms for 3-4 minutes until golden.
- Pour in the beef stock and let it bubble for a minute before adding the paprika, mustard, sour cream, a good grating of freshly ground nutmeg and the chopped parsley. Stir and allow to cook for a couple of minutes. Check the seasoning (you also might want to add a little more nutmeg.) and serve immediately with either boiled rice, pasta or thick egg noodles.
Notes
Instead of sour cream, you could use low fat Creme Fraiche instead.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 445Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 313mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 31g