Beef Stroganoff with Mashed Potatoes

Name: Beef Stroganoff with Mashed Potatoes
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed; 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed; 1.5 lbs beef sirloin steak, sliced thin; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground; 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced; 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 cups beef broth; 2 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup sour cream

Tender strips of beef cooked with mushrooms and onions in a rich sour cream sauce, served over creamy mashed potatoes.

50 minMediumServes 4620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cubed
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
1.5 lbs beef sirloin steak, sliced thin
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups beef broth
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

1

Boil 2 lbs peeled, cubed Yukon Gold potatoes in salted water for 15 minutes until tender, then drain and mash with 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup warmed whole milk, and half of the 1 tsp salt.
2

Season 1.5 lbs sliced thin beef sirloin steak with remaining 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, then sear in a skillet over high heat for 3 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F and remove from pan.
3

Sauté 1 thinly sliced yellow onion and 8 oz sliced cremini mushrooms in the same skillet until softened, about 6 minutes, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute.
4

Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, then gradually whisk in 2 cups beef broth and 2 tsp Dijon mustard until thickened into a sauce.
5

Reduce heat to low, stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1.5 lbs sliced thin beef sirloin steak to warm through, then spoon over the mashed potatoes.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Beef Stroganoff with Mashed Potatoes?

As written, 50 minutes: 20 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 1, at 15 minutes.

What internal temperature should Beef Stroganoff with Mashed Potatoes reach?

For Beef Stroganoff with Mashed Potatoes, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Can I skip the searing in Beef Stroganoff with Mashed Potatoes?

You can, but you give up flavor. The browning in step 2 builds the savory base the rest of the dish is seasoned against. Give the pieces room so the pan stays hot.

Is there a substitute for Dijon mustard in Beef Stroganoff with Mashed Potatoes?

The entry for Beef Stroganoff with Mashed Potatoes calls for 2 tsp Dijon mustard. In its place: Whole-grain or yellow mustard with a few drops of white wine vinegar. Yellow is milder, so use a little more.

Can I make Beef Stroganoff with Mashed Potatoes dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in Beef Stroganoff with Mashed Potatoes is 4 tbsp unsalted butter, 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed, 1/2 cup sour cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

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