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Classic Beef Stroganoff with Smetana and Fresh Dill

Name: Classic Beef Stroganoff with Smetana and Fresh Dill
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Beef sirloin, 500g, thinly sliced; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon; Salt, Pinch; Black pepper, Pinch; Butter, 2 tablespoons; Onion, 1 large, thinly sliced; Mushrooms, 200g, sliced; Flour, 1 tablespoon; Beef broth, 1 cup; Smetana (sour cream), 1 cup; Fresh dill, 2 tablespoons, chopped; Egg noodles, 300g; Salt, Pinch; Fresh dill, for garnish; Lemon wedges, optional

Tender strips of beef and onions in a savory, creamy sauce

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·By Ethan Brooks·June 22, 2025

Classic Beef Stroganoff with Smetana and Fresh Dill — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Marinated Beef

For the Sauce

For the Pasta

For the Finishing Touches

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 603 kcal
Protein: 32.67 g
Carbs: 29.5 g
Fat: 39.3 g
Fiber: 2.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2410 kcal
Protein: 130.7 g
Carbs: 118 g
Fat: 157.2 g
Fiber: 8.8 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Beef sirloin 500g, thinly sliced	1130	100	0	80	0
Garlic 2 cloves, minced	9	0.5	2	0	0.1
Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon	15	1	1	1	0
Salt Pinch	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper Pinch	1	0	0	0	0
Butter 2 tablespoons	200	0	0	22	0
Onion 1 large, thinly sliced	60	2	14	0	3
Mushrooms 200g, sliced	40	4	6	0.5	2
Flour 1 tablespoon	28	1	6	0.1	0.2
Beef broth 1 cup	15	2	1	0.5	0
Smetana (sour cream) 1 cup	480	5	12	48	0
Fresh dill 2 tablespoons, chopped	8	0.2	1	0.1	0.5
Egg noodles 300g	424	15	75	5	3
Salt Pinch	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh dill for garnish	0	0	0	0	0
Lemon wedges optional	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Combine Ingredients
Combine beef slices with garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Tip: Use a sharp knife to slice beef thinly for quicker and even cooking.
2
Mix
Mix until the beef is well coated.
3
Marinate
Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Base

1
Cook Noodles
Cook egg noodles according to package instructions with a pinch of salt.
2
Drain and Keep Warm
Drain and set aside, keeping them warm.

How to Make Classic Beef Stroganoff with Smetana and Fresh Dill

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Sauté Onions and Mushrooms
Melt butter in a pan, add onions and mushrooms, and cook until onions are translucent.
2
Cook the Beef
Add marinated beef into the onion-mushroom mixture, cook until browned.
3
Make the Sauce
Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture, stir well, then gradually add beef broth and simmer. Stir in smetana and dill just before serving.