Creamy Beef Stroganoff Recipe 

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 lb ribeye steak (thinly sliced)

• Salt & pepper (to season)

• 2 tbsp bacon grease (or oil)

• 3 1/2 tbsp butter

• 1 cup onion (julienned or diced)

• 8 oz baby bella mushrooms (thick sliced)

• 2 cloves garlic (grated)

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups beef stock

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp sweet paprika

• 1 cup sour cream (room temp)

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 2 oz cream cheese (softened)

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• Fresh parsley (chopped)

• Optional: gherkins or pickles

Instructions

• Season beef with salt & pepper. Sear in hot bacon grease, in batches, until golden. Remove and set aside.

• Add butter + onions, cook until caramelized.

• Add mushrooms, cook 3–4 mins. Stir in garlic quickly.

• Add flour, stir, then slowly add beef stock. Season with onion powder & paprika. Simmer 10 mins until thick.

• Temper sour cream, then stir it in with Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, and Dijon mustard until smooth.

• Return beef + juices. Mix well, finish with parsley.

• Serve hot over mashed potatoes or buttered noodles. Garnish with pickles if you like a tangy twist!