Description
Julia Child’s Beef Stroganoff brings classic French-American comfort to dinner tables. Savory beef strips mingle with mushrooms and sour cream, creating a luxurious sauce that makes weeknight meals feel like elegant European dining experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) beef chuck roast
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
Other Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) butter
- 4 green onions, sliced (white parts only)
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can condensed beef broth
- 1 (6 ounces / 170 grams) can sliced mushrooms, drained
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup white wine
- Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Meticulously trim excess fat and gristle from chuck roast, cutting into precise ½-inch thick and 2-inch long strips. Generously season the meat with salt and ground black pepper, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat butter in a spacious skillet over medium temperature until it begins to foam. Swiftly introduce beef strips, allowing them to develop a rich golden-brown exterior, which locks in robust flavors.
- Transfer browned beef to one side of the skillet. Introduce sliced green onions to the vacant space, sautéing for 3-5 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant. Consolidate onions with the browned meat.
- Sprinkle flour into the remaining pan juices, creating a roux. Gradually pour beef broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the liquid to a vigorous boil, then reduce heat. Incorporate mustard, cover the skillet, and allow the mixture to simmer for approximately 60 minutes until the beef reaches ultimate tenderness.
- Approximately five minutes before serving, gently fold in sliced mushrooms, creamy sour cream, and a splash of white wine. Stir carefully to maintain sauce consistency and heat thoroughly. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired.
- Present the stroganoff over steaming hot egg noodles, creating an inviting and comforting main course that promises rich, satisfying flavors.
Notes
- Carefully slice beef into uniform strips to guarantee even cooking and perfect browning throughout the entire dish.
- Prevent steaming by working in small batches when searing beef, allowing each piece to develop a rich golden-brown exterior.
- Embrace slow cooking techniques by simmering the beef gently for an entire hour, transforming tough meat into meltingly tender bites.
- Incorporate sour cream as the final touch right before serving to maintain its silky texture and prevent unwanted curdling.
- Perform a last-minute taste test to fine-tune seasonings, ensuring a perfectly balanced and delicious final presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg