BEEF STROGANOFF FROM COOKS ILLUSTRATED

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Cooks Illustrated says: To build flavor, we browned the beef and mushrooms in the same pan and used beef broth to deglaze the pan and build a potent sauce. We added chicken broth, tomato paste, onion, brown sugar, and wine for flavor, a little flour for thickening, and sour cream for creaminess and tang.

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Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 ounces white button mushrooms, wiped clean and halved if small, quartered if medium, cut ino sixths if large
1 teaspoon salt & fresh ground pepper
3/4 lb beef tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch long, 1/8-inch wide strips (about 2 fillets)
1/2 cup low sodium beef broth
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 small onion, minced (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/3 cup sour cream
8 ounces egg noodles, cooked in salted water, drained, and tossed wih 2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Sour cream can curdle if added directly to hot liquid. To prevent curdling, temper the sour cream by stirring a little of the hot liquid into it and then adding the warmed sour cream mixture to the pan. Buttered egg noodles are the classic accompaniment to this recipe. Add noodles to boiling water at the same time the onion goes into the pan in step 4, so that the noodles and stroganoff will be done at about the same time.
  • 1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy-bottomed 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot and shimmering, but not smoking, about 2 minutes; swirl to coat pan. Add mushrooms and cook over high heat without stirring for 30 seconds; season with salt and pepper and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are lightly browned, about 4 minutes longer. Transfer to medium bowl.
  • 2. Return skillet to high heat, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat pan. Place tenderloin strips in skillet. Using tongs, spread the meat into single layer, making sure that strips do not touch, and cook without turning until well-browned on first side, 2 minutes. Turn strips and cook on second side until well-browned, about 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper to taste and transfer to bowl with mushrooms.
  • 3. Add beef broth to skillet, scraping up browned bits on pan bottom with wooden spoon; simmer until broth is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer broth to bowl with mushrooms and beef, scraping skillet clean with rubber spatula.
  • 4. Return skillet to medium-low heat and add butter; when butter foams, add onion, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is lightly browned and softened, about 6 minutes; stir in flour until incorporated. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and wine; increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil, whisking occasionally, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until thickened, about 2 minutes. Whisk liquid from mushrooms and beef into sauce and simmer to incorporate. Stir about 1/2 cup of hot sauce into sour cream, then stir mixture back into sauce. Add mushrooms and beef; heat to warm through, about 1 minute. Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper and serve over buttered egg noodles.

Waseem Khushal
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This is the best beef stroganoff recipe I've ever tried. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the beef is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Anees Langah
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The beef stroganoff was creamy and flavorful, and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Juddy Mhare
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I'm not a big fan of beef stroganoff, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


MR:Meraz Rahman
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This recipe is a winner! The beef stroganoff was a hit with my family. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lucas Roario
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I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe. The beef stroganoff was delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Ace Enns
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This recipe is a must-try for any beef stroganoff lover. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the beef is cooked perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Samantha Rainey
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I've made beef stroganoff many times before, but this recipe is the best. The sauce is so rich and flavorful, and the beef is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Cambria Mannering
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The beef stroganoff was creamy and flavorful, and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Sayyed Qasim
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I'm not a big fan of beef stroganoff, but this recipe changed my mind. It was delicious!


shawon official
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This was the best beef stroganoff I've ever had. The sauce was amazing and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Zanele447
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This recipe is a keeper! The beef stroganoff was delicious. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the beef was cooked perfectly. My family loved it!


Valerie Hons
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I was looking for a new beef stroganoff recipe, and this one did not disappoint. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Asingura Rodeth
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This beef stroganoff recipe is a must-try! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the beef is tender and juicy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


Know Pppp
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I've never been a big fan of beef stroganoff, but this recipe changed my mind. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Gyani Gharti
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This recipe is a winner! The beef stroganoff was a hit with my family. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the beef was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Abichu Tiyya
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The beef stroganoff was amazing! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the beef was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Klarissa Stoll
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The beef was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jugtaram Lilawat
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I've made beef stroganoff many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The addition of mushrooms and sour cream really makes the dish.


Erkihun Sitotaw
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This beef stroganoff recipe from Cook's Illustrated is a keeper! The sauce is rich and flavorful, and the beef is tender and juicy. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it!


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