What is the most tender cut of beef for beef stroganoff?

Notes. Any tender steak cut can be used in place of tenderloin. I recommend hanger steaks or flap meat (sometimes labeled sirloin tip in the Northeast). If using an alternative steak cut, I advise cooking to medium-rare instead of rare.

How do you thicken beef stroganoff?

One way to thicken beef stroganoff is with flour or cornstarch . These are both common cooking ingredients that will help create an excellent thickening agent for beef stroganoff recipes.

What if I add too much liquid to my beef stroganoff?

Luckily, there's a quick and easy solution waiting quietly in your pantry — cornstarch . Cornstarch is a reliable and widely used thickening agent, that works in sauces, gravies, and soups.

How to add more flavor to beef stroganoff?

My secret ingredient in beef stroganoff is just a touch of nutmeg. This aromatic spice works so well with the rich, creamy sauce and is a nod to the dish's origins. You don't need much, just a little more than half a teaspoon.

What is the sauce in beef stroganoff made of?

What is stroganoff sauce made of? Stroganoff sauce is a sour cream gravy made with beef broth that's thickened with flour . It's flavoured with mustard and has mushrooms in it. I love the pale brown creamy colour against the deep golden brown seared beef!

Why do you add flour to beef stroganoff?

Great homemade beef stroganoff features a thick, flavorful sauce made with the help of a slurry of flour and broth. Bringing everything to a boil towards the end of your cook time really helps to thicken the sauce in our Classic Beef Stroganoff dish, while adding sour cream afterwards makes it deliciously creamy.

How do you make stroganoff less bland?

My personal advice is to add like a teaspoon of salt, a dash of Worcestershire sauce , and if you want some more roasty toasty goodness caramelize some onions and add them into it.

How do you add sour cream to stroganoff without curdling?

The secret here is to wait to add the sour cream until the very end, temper it with a bit of the hot broth and then add it to the pan just long enough to warm it , as boiling can cause it to curdle.

Can you use sour cream as a thickener?

For an add-in that both thickens and enhances flavor, turn to a versatile, dairy-forward ingredient: sour cream. Sour cream is a common add-in for thickening soups and sauces , but it can also be stirred into gravy for a touch of tang and a smooth, creamy finish.

What if stroganoff sauce is too thin?

If too runny, add more flour-water mixture and if too thick, add more sour cream. Serve noodles with stroganoff mixture over the top.

How do you stop cream curdling in beef stroganoff?

How do you keep sour cream from curdling in beef stroganoff? Remove some of the liquid from your stroganoff and allow it to cool . In a small bowl, take several tablespoons of the sour cream (or however much you require) and then add a teaspoon of the cooled liquid from the stew.

How to keep meat tender in beef stroganoff?

The "secret" in this recipe that makes it so special is treatment of the meat with the baking soda . It ensures a wonderfully tender and velvety beef (you can use the same process with your Mongolian Beef recipe to get the same texture that the restaurants achieve).

Which beef cut is the most tender?

The most tender of all cuts of beef, tenderloin steaks are lean and known for their delicate, butter-like texture and thick cut. These mouthwatering steaks are so tender they can be “cut with a butter knife.” Tenderloin steaks are commonly known as filets or filet mignon.

Why is my beef stroganoff so tough?

Insert an instant-read thermometer into a few random cubes at the end of the cooking time to make sure that they are at least 145 degrees F, which is medium-rare. Do not cook them over 180 degrees or they will become tough.

Homemade Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe

This is hands down the BEST Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff. It’s so easy to make and comes together in under an hour. We’ve also included instructions on how to make this recipe in a slow cooker, just in case you don’t own an Instant Pot.

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Easy Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

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In fact, one of our favorite bloggers, LeighAnne Wilkes, has a new Holiday Slow Cooker Cookbook and I turned a classic slow cooker beef stroganoff recipe into an easy instant pot beef stroganoff to see if I could make it for those days when you find out family is coming to dinner in 1 hour and it totally worked! Don’t worry, I’ll give you instructions for both ways in this post.

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Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Ingredients

Instant Pot stroganoff looks like it requires a lot of ingredients, but most of them are actually spices you probably have in your pantry! Here’s what you’ll need to make this easy beef stroganoff recipe in an Instant Pot:

All-purpose flour
Spices
Stew meat
Olive oil
Onion
Beef broth
Salt and pepper
Dried parsley flakes
Fresh or dried thyme
Worcestershire sauce
Crimini mushrooms
Sour cream
Pasta, for serving

Which Beef is Best for Beef Stroganoff?

Growing up, my mom made homemade beef stroganoff with ground beef, but I’m a big fan of making this Instant Pot beef stroganoff with Wagyu beef or Stew Meat. Really, whatever you have on hand will work in a pinch, but obviously the better quality the meat is, the better the flavor of the stroganoff sauce.

How to Make Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

I don’t think this Instant Pot beef stroganoff could be any easier to make! Here are the basic steps to mastering this pressure cooker beef stroganoff recipe:

Start with your instant pot on browning and get that meat caramelized. It will give so much more flavor to the dish.
After you’ve browned the meat just set it to high heat for 20 minutes, add the remaining ingredients except the sour cream, and stir to combine.
Once it’s done cooking, stir in the sour cream and serve over noodles!

Tip: If you’re looking for all the details on how to cook all the basics in the Instant Pot, check out our Instant Pot Cheat Sheet! We can’t live without it!

Can I Make Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Instead?

Of course! Low and slow is the way to go, so ignore that high heat button on your slow cooker. Brown the meat, then cook the stroganoff sauce in the slow cooker on low for 8 hours. I don’t recommend cooking the sauce on high for less time as the flavor won’t be nearly as good.

Can I Use Frozen Stew Meat?

Yes, you’d just need to add 2 extra minutes to the cook time.

Can I Double This Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe?

If your Instant Pot is large enough, then yes. We can fit a double batch in our 6-quart Instant Pot. Just make sure to brown the meat in batches!

What to Serve with Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

Traditionally beef stroganoff is served with egg noodles, but we chose Fettuccini this time, which I actually preferred. A slightly smaller noodle felt a little less heavy and the meat really got to be the star of the show. It would be perfectly delicious to serve beef stroganoff with rice or mashed potatoes as well. I think it’s a great dish for a budget.

As far as sides go, here are our favorite dishes to serve alongside pressure cooker beef stroganoff:

Simple Garlic Roasted Vegetables
Southern English Pea Salad
Easy Green Beans with Bacon
Lemon Roasted Broccoli
Honey Roasted Carrots

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Easy Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

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3.97 from 32 votes

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 40 minutes mins

Total Time: 50 minutes mins

Description

This is hands down the BEST Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff. It’s so easy to make and comes together in under an hour. (Includes slow cooker instructions too!).

Ingredients

1/3 Cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Teaspoon Paprika
1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 Pounds Stew Meat
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 Cup Chopped Onion
1 1/4 Cups Beef Broth
2 Teaspoons Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Dried Parsley Flakes
1 Teaspoon Fresh Thyme , or 1/2 Teaspoon Dried Thyme
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
8 Ounces Crimini Mushrooms, sliced
1/2 Cup Sour Cream
Fresh Parsley for Garnish
Fettucini Pasta or Egg Noodles, , for serving

Instructions

In a large ziploc bag, add the flour, paprika, and garlic powder.
Add the stew meat and seal the bag, then shake to evenly coat.
Set the instant pot to browning and add the olive oil. Once hot, add the meat and onions, turning the meat occasionally until browned, about 3-4 minutes.
Turn the instant pot to high heat and add the remaining ingredients except the sour cream. Add the lid, making sure it's set to seal and set the time for 20 minutes.
Either quick release the pressure or wait 15 minutes until the pressure has released and stir in the sour cream.
Serve over noodles with fresh parsley.

Equipment

Instant Pot

Notes

To make this recipe in a slow cooker:

Heat a pan to medium heat and add the oil. Once hot, add the meat and onions and brown for 3-4 minutes, turning the meat as it browns.
Turn off the stove and transfer the meat and onions to a slow cooker. Add the remaining ingredients except the sour cream and stir to combine.
Cook on low for 5-6 hours, during the last hour of cooking add the mushrooms.
Once finished, add the sour cream and stir everything together. Serve over noodles.

Beef stroganoff will keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 37gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 1120mgPotassium: 828mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 4mg