Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe from Viking Cruises (2024)

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Looking for an easy beef stroganoff recipe? You will love this one. It was honestly hard to believe a recipe this simple could taste so delicious!

Don't you hate it when a recipelooks so good and then you realize it takes hours to make? Who has time for that?

It just goes to show you that fresh ingredients and simplicity are the best way to making a meal your family will devour!

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Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe

I found this recipe in a cookbook titled The Kitchen Table that I bought when I was on my first Viking River Cruise on the Rhone in France. We spent time in Lyon and Provence and the surrounding area, so you can imagine how amazing the food was, on and off the ship!

We even did a cooking class as one of our excursions and madeChoux Chantilly, or what we Americans refer to as cream puffs. Doesn'tChoux Chantilly sound prettier?

Since that trip, I've sailed with Viking twice, on the Rhine with my husband and daughters for a river cruise with family, and just recently on the Romantic Danube. The food has been amazing on every trip, so I was thrilled to find out they have a cookbook for bringing a little of the deliciousness home.

Beef Stroganoff is a Russian dish, the name probably derived from the very powerful Stroganov family. There are different variations, most having beef and sour cream, but the mushrooms were added to the American version.

A version from the early 1900s added tomato sauce and onions as well as crisp onion straws, which I think sounds wonderful, too. I might try adding onion straws the next time I make this as it was a hit with my family.

By the way, Viking now has a new ocean cruise where you can experience Russia & the Baltic Sea. That sounds pretty amazing, don't you think?

Ingredients for Easy Beef Stroganoff

You'll need stewing beef, mushrooms, butter, scallions, flour, beef stock, Dijon mustard, sour cream, white wine, and of course, salt and pepper, to make this recipe.

TIP: We buy a whole beef tenderloin that we will cut into filets. Our butcher asks how we would like the leftovers, and we ask for stew meat. This is the beef I use for stews like this. It actually turns out to be really economical and you get premium beef that's really tender.

How to Make This Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Trim excess fat from meat and season generously with salt and pepper.

Heat butter in a large pan.

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Add the beef, browning on all sides.

Turn heat down and push the beef to one side of the pan.

Add spring onions and cook slowly until soft.

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Sprinkle flour over the meat and onions, stirring to coat and making sure flour is completely absorbed.

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Pour in beef stock and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

Lower the heat and stir in mustard.

Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.

10 minutes before serving, stir in mushrooms, sour cream, and white wine. Taste to see if you need to season more. Serve over noodles or with crusty bread for dipping in that dreamy sauce.

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Scroll to the bottom for a printable version you can take to the store.

The next recipe I want to make on my long list is the cake I saw made while on an excursion with Viking in the Black Forest Germany. It was so delicious! Have you had Black Forest cake?

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Beef Stroganoff, the Viking Cruises Recipe

This gourmet beef stroganoff is so easy, you won't believe how amazing it tastes! Don't you hate it when a recipelooks delicious and then you realize it takes hours to make? It just goes to show you that fresh ingredients and simplicity are the best way to making a meal your family will devour!

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Servings: 4 servings

Author: Kelly Stilwell

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • Serves 4
  • 1 ½ pounds stewing beef
  • Salt and pepper
  • 4 ounces butter
  • Small bunch of scallions chopped
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 9 ½ ounces beef stock
  • 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 6 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 5 ounces sour cream plus extra for garnish
  • 5 ounces white wine

Instructions

Directions

  • Trim excess fat from meat and season generously with salt and pepper. (TIP: We buy a whole beef tenderloin that we will cut into filets. Our butcher asks how we would like the leftovers, and we ask for stew meat. This is the beef I use for stews like this. It actually turns out to be really economical and you get beef that is really tender!)

  • Heat butter in a large pan and add the beef, browning on all sides.

  • Turn heat down and push the beef to one side of the pan.

  • Add spring onions and cook slowly until soft.

  • Sprinkle flour over the meat and onions, stirring to coat and making sure flour is completely absorbed.

  • Pour in beef stock and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

  • Lower the heat and stir in mustard.

  • Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.

  • 10 minutes before serving, stir in mushrooms, sour cream, and white wine.

  • Taste to see if you need to season more. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Servings

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FAQs

What is the sauce in beef stroganoff made of? ›

What is stroganoff sauce made of? Stroganoff sauce is a sour cream gravy made with beef broth that's thickened with flour. It's flavoured with mustard and has mushrooms in it.

What cut of meat is best for beef stroganoff? ›

Traditionally, tenderloin is the meat of choice for Stroganoff, and after testing out a few alternatives—strip steak and ribeye along with more inexpensive cuts like flap meat, hanger, flank, and skirt—I decided to stick with tradition (flap meat and hanger came in a close second).

Can I wear jeans to dinner on a Viking River Cruise? ›

Evenings are spent (typically) at the restaurant onboard which is white linen and multiple courses. For dinners, the dress is scattered from women in blouses and jeans to those who want to be a bit more dressed up. I found myself in a blend of semi-casual dresses and black jeans with a nicer top for dinners.

Why is my beef stroganoff runny? ›

If too runny, add more flour-water mixture and if too thick, add more sour cream.

How to add more flavor to beef stroganoff? ›

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.

What can I use in Stroganoff instead of Worcestershire sauce? ›

We always recommend sticking with the original recipe, as that will produce the best results. However, soy sauce is a 1:1 substitute, and the closest and most recommended substitute for Worcestershire sauce.

What is the best substitute for sour cream in stroganoff? ›

Greek yogurt is a healthy alternative to the traditionally used sour cream in beef stroganoff recipes, so you can be confident that your family is getting a satisfying, healthy meal. Fresh dill and paprika will provide a sweet, slightly smoky garnish to top off the dish.

How do I thicken my beef stroganoff sauce? ›

First, in a separate bowl, create a cornstarch slurry by mixing equal parts of cornstarch (start with one or two tablespoons) and cold water. Ensure it's well mixed, aiming for a smooth consistency without lumps. Once your slurry is ready, slowly introduce it to the simmering stroganoff, stirring continuously.

Does beef get more tender the longer you cook it? ›

This is certainly true when it comes to notoriously tough cuts of meat like beef brisket and pork shoulder. Cooking these cuts of meat slowly, either by braising, stewing or grill roasting, is the best way to get these tasty cuts of meat meltingly tender.

How dressy is dinner on a Viking cruise? ›

Evening Attire

For dinner, you can wear smart casual clothing. Men can opt for slacks or khakis paired with a collared shirt or a polo shirt. Women can wear dresses, skirts, or trousers paired with blouses. Avoid wearing t-shirts, tank tops, shorts, flip-flops, or overly casual attire.

What time is dinner on Viking cruise? ›

The open-seating restaurant operates for breakfast (8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.) and dinner (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.).

Do Viking cruises have free laundry? ›

Depending on your stateroom category, laundry, pressing and dry cleaning services may be complimentary.

How do you add sour cream to stroganoff without curdling? ›

Temper the cream first. Add a liitle bit of tomato sauce at a time to the cream until it is warm and then add it all back into the tomato sauce. This will keep it from curdling.

How do you make stroganoff less bitter? ›

Fats and sweetness can help smooth the bitter corners of a dish, just like they make coffee taste less bitter. So add a spoonful of sugar, cream or butter to tame that bitterness.

Should beef stroganoff be thick? ›

Great homemade beef stroganoff features a thick, flavorful sauce made with the help of a slurry of flour and broth. Bringing everything to a boil towards the end of your cook time really helps to thicken the sauce in our Classic Beef Stroganoff dish, while adding sour cream afterwards makes it deliciously creamy.

What does stroganoff contain? ›

In the version often prepared in the United States today in restaurants and hotels, it consists of strips of beef filet with a mushroom, onion, and sour cream sauce, and is served over rice or noodles. Today, the dish is generally served over wide or twisted egg noodles in the United States.

Does beef stroganoff contain sour cream? ›

Add all of the things that give this easy beef stroganoff recipe its big, bold flavors—beef broth, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, spicy Dijon mustard, and sour cream. Add the beef to the mushroomy stroganoff sauce, and admire your handiwork. Serve!

What is sour cream sauce made of? ›

Sour cream sauce ingredients

Sour creams vary by thickness, tanginess, and creaminess, so grab a brand that you love the taste of. garlic and onion powder – a small amount of garlic and onion powder stirred into sour cream is virtually indistinguishable, texture-wise, but it adds so much savoriness and flavor.

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