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This Beef Stroganoff Recipe is a family favorite!
This creamy comforting pot of pasta that my whole family adores is your go-to cold weather weeknight dinner. Regular beef stroganoff involves searing the meat in a separate skillet, and a subsequent de-greasing cleaning session after dinner, of course. Plus, don’t forget about a separate pot to cook the pasta. But we do not have time for that! The beauty of the instant pot is its ability to cook everything in one pot. The cleanup on this recipe is a breeze, and the leftovers just get better the next day! Alright, let’s get started on how to make this delicious one pot meal! I always cook with my instant pot mini 3 quart model, but this recipe is perfectly suited for the 6 quart model with zero adjustments to time or ingredients. I use it for every recipe on my site, and my most recent attempt at Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is another success. You will love this unit!
Ingredients in Beef Stroganoff (Instant Pot)
Beef Stew Meat. You can buy one pound of beef stew meat already chopped up, or you can chop up part of a beef chuck roast. I like to trim the excess fat off of the pieces, but that choice is yours. Flour. We need a small amount of flour to coat the pieces of beef before searing. Coating meat in flour before cooking helps it form a golden brown crust in the pan. Golden brown crust = flavor. Butter. Two tablespoons of butter (unsalted or salted is fine) for searing the onions in the instant pot. Onion. Just half of one small yellow or white onion (do not use a sweet onion). Dried Thyme. You need ½ a teaspoon of dried thyme leaves, not ground thyme. You can also use 8-10 sprigs of fresh thyme instead if you prefer, just be sure to remove the stems after cooking. Garlic. Two cloves of fresh garlic, minced, or 1 teaspoon of dried garlic granules. Mushrooms. We need 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms for this instant pot bee stroganoff recipe. You can buy them pre-sliced to save time. Beef Broth. One and a half cups of beef broth forms the base of the sauce here. Worcestershire sauce. Two tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce brings so much umami to this dish. Do not skip it. Sour Cream. The famous part of beef stroganoff is the way sour cream is stirred into the entire dish at the end. It melts over the beef and noodles and forms an instant cream sauce. Egg Noodles. We need 6 ounces of dried egg noodles. You can use regular egg noodles or the no-yolk ones. Do not use fresh or frozen egg noodles–dried only, please. Optional: fresh parsley for serving.
I know I said 10 ingredients above, and this list is 11 without the garnish, but I really think butter and flour are pantry staples, right? If you’re headed to the store and you have a well-stocked pantry, just grab beef stew meat, mushrooms, sour cream and noodles, and you’ll most likely have the rest.
How to make Instant Pot Stroganoff:
Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe Substitutions
Because I know you’ll ask, I tested out some ingredient substitutions for you. It was a delicious job, and I am happy to do it!
To use ground beef:
If you want to use ground beef for this beef stroganoff, you absolutely can, but with a few minor tweaks. Do not coat the beef in flour. Saute it as normal in the instant pot, breaking it up as it cooks. When it’s almost brown, sprinkle the flour on top and stir it in before proceeding with the recipe.
To use a different dairy product:
Sour cream is my standard dairy product in my fridge, so that’s what I used, but cream cheese is awesome here! You can use heavy cream, too, but use slightly less. If you’re using heavy cream, add an extra tablespoon of flour.
To make it thicker:
If you get all the way done with this recipe, and it’s not as thick as you would like it, you can fix it! You can whisk cornstarch into cold beef broth, pour it in the pot, and bring it back to a simmer for a thicker version. I didn’t set up the recipe this way, because one, I love it most the way it’s written, and two, this is such a tedious step for most people.
Make this Beef Stroganoff Recipe in the slow cooker!
You might have noticed that while this recipe is for the instant pot mini, it does contain an entire pound of beef stew meat. This recipe serves 3-4 people, or two people with lunch leftover for the next day! Because this isn’t a typical tiny small batch recipe, you can absolutely make this in the slow cooker. If you don’t have an instant pot and want to make this in the crockpot, add everything except the sour cream. Cook on low 4 hours, until everything is tender. Stir very well so that the flour coating the meat begins to thicken the juices, and then stir in the sour cream 30 minutes before serving. If it appears too runny for your liking, thicken with cornstarch (method above).
Ok, I think you have everything you need to make this recipe, and I want to hear how it becomes your new favorite! Other Beef Recipes You Would Love:
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To use ground beef: Do not coat the beef in flour. Saute it as normal in the instant pot, breaking it up as it cooks. When it’s almost brown, sprinkle the flour on top and stir it in before proceeding with the recipe.To use a different dairy product: Sour cream is my standard dairy product in my fridge, so that’s what I used, but cream cheese is great here! You can use heavy cream, too, but use slightly less. If you’re using heavy cream, add an extra tablespoon of flour.To make it thicker: If you get all the way done with this recipe, and it’s not as thick as you would like it, you can fix it! You can whisk cornstarch into cold beef broth, pour it in the pot, and bring it back to a simmer for a thicker version. To make it in the slow cooker: Add everything except the sour cream to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 4 hours, until everything is tender. Stir very well so that the flour coating the meat begins to thicken the juices, and then stir in the sour cream 30 minutes before serving. If it appears too runny for your liking, thicken with cornstarch (method above).
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