Russian Beef Stroganoff with Dill and Smetana

Name: Russian Beef Stroganoff with Dill and Smetana
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Beef sirloin; Garlic; Dijon mustard; Salt; Black pepper; Butter; Onion; Mushrooms; Flour; Beef broth; Smetana (sour cream); Fresh dill; Egg noodles; Salt; Fresh dill; Lemon wedges

A rich and creamy classic Russian dish

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

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Marinated Beef

Beef sirloin

500g, thinly sliced

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon

Salt

Pinch

Black pepper

Pinch

For the Sauce

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

For the Pasta

Egg noodles

300g

Salt

Pinch

For the Finishing Touches

Fresh dill

for garnish

Lemon wedges

optional

Preparation

Marinating the Beef

Combine Ingredients

Combine beef slices with garlic, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Use a sharp knife to slice beef thinly for quicker and even cooking.

Mix

Mix until the beef is well coated.

Marinate

Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Preparing the Base

Cook Noodles

Cook egg noodles according to package instructions with a pinch of salt.

Drain and Keep Warm

Drain and set aside, keeping them warm.

Cooking Process

Sauté Onions and Mushrooms

Melt butter in a pan, add onions and mushrooms, and cook until onions are translucent.

Cook the Beef

Add marinated beef into the onion-mushroom mixture, cook until browned.

Do not overcook the beef; it should remain tender.

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.

Plating & Serving