Sous Vide Beef Stroganoff Recipe (2024)

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Sous vide beef stroganoff will give you fall apart in your mouth beef while maintaining a medium rare center to the steak bites. The stroganoff sauce is creamy, silky and full of layers of flavor. Mushrooms are tender and plump, giving added texture to this variation on a comfort food classic.

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If you are new to sous vide I have a post that tells you all the reason I love the sous vide cooking method. I also share with you my version of the classic beef stroganoff recipe and a crock-pot beef stroganoff recipe. But THIS sous vide beef stroganoff recipe is my absolute favorite. The beef is the perfect texture and the flavors are outstanding.

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Why does sous vide beff stroganoff take so long?

I get it. 48 hours is a LONG cook time. But what is the saying about things that come to those who wait? That is so true when it comes to sous vide co*king. The lower temperature, a controlled temperature, will allow the beef to cook and the connective tissue of the beef to slowly break down with out compromising the integrity of the texture of the beef. It is like the slow cooker version of this recipe but lower, slower, more controlled and better.

The spikes in heat that comes with stove top cooking or slow cooker cooking can cause the meat to seize and toughen up with a spike in temperature. With the water being maintained at 131 the meat will not rise above that temperature. It can't. The time that the ingredients are in the temperature zone is extended and they are able to marry or infuse flavors more naturally.

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What ingredients are needed to make Sous Vide Beef Stroganoff?

  • fresh baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • butter
  • shallots, minced
  • steak, sirloin
  • dry white wine
  • beef stock
  • heavy cream
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • thyme
  • cornstarch blended with 1 tablespoon of the cream
  • salt and pepper
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How to brown mushrooms for beef stroganoff?

Mushrooms can be amazing and full of flavor or they can be mushy and soggy. We want amazing mushrooms full of flavor and color. Here is how to get both.

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  1. In a heavy bottom skillet or dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons butter to foaming and place mushrooms, cut side down in the pan.
  2. Do not flip or move the mushrooms for about five minutes, or until they start to sweat and brown on the underside. DO NOT POKE THE MUSHROOMS.
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  1. Flip the mushrooms and sear on the second side. Add additional butter, if needed.
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What is the best way to sear beef for beef stroganoff?

Getting a good sear on the beef for beef stroganoff is key to a good flavor profile for your dish. Taking a few extra minutes to caramelize the surface of the meat versus string it to get it grey in color will produce such an amazing flavor, you will thank yourself.

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  1. Trim off excess fat from the steak and cut into bite sized pieces. Remove excess moisture with paper towels.
  2. Add 2-4 tablespoons of butter to the skillet or dutch oven warm over moderately high heat.
  3. The butter will start to foam and you will know the butter is ready.
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  1. Place the beef in a single layer in the bottom of the pan, being careful not to crowd the pan. Crowding the pan can lead to steaming and we want searing.
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  1. Do not move the beef until you see a caramel edge at the base of the beef and a grey color creeping up the side of the beef.
  2. This will take a full 2-3 minutes
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  1. Flip once and cook for an additional minute. Do not over cook the beef because it will continue to cook when you add it back to the pan later in the recipe.
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How to make sous vide beef stroganoff:

  1. Trim off excess fat from the steak and cut into bite sized pieces.
  2. In a heavy bottom skillet or dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons butter to foaming and place mushrooms, cut side down in the pan.
  3. Flip the mushrooms and sear on the second side.
  4. Sear the beef, a few pieces at a time.
  5. Deglaze the pan with the wine, stock and Worcestershire sauce scraping up the bits of yummy stuck on beef, onion and mushroom bits.
  6. Add the mushrooms, beef and shallots to your sous vide gallon sized bag. Add the rest of the ingredients, to include the deglaze from the pan, LEAVING OUT the heavy cream to the bag.
  7. Heat the sous vide water bath.
  8. Submerge the bag into the sous vide bath, having the water pressure force all the air out of the bag. Secure with a clip. Leave the bag open to breathe.
  9. Cook for 48 hours.
  10. After the cook, pour the liquids from the bag into a heavy bottom sauce pan.
  11. Add the heavy cream/corn starch mixture to the pan, whisking to incorporate.
  12. Bring to a simmer for one minute. This will cook out the corn starch taste and activate the thickening properties of the corn starch.
  13. Pour the meat and mushrooms into the sauce and spoon the sauce over the beef to coat, basting the beef in the delicious homemade sauce you just made.
  14. Season with salt and pepper.
  15. Serve over cooked noodles, if desired.

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Sous Vide Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Sarah Mock

Sous vide beef stroganoff will give you fall apart in your mouth beef while maintaining a medium rare center to the steak bites. The stroganoff sauce is creamy, silky and full of layers of flavor. Mushrooms are tender and plump, giving added texture to this variation on a comfort food classic.

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Prep time for the recipePrep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook time for the recipeCook Time 2 days d

total time to prep and cook the recipe.Total Time 2 days d 20 minutes mins

Course Beef Recipes

Cuisine Russian

Makes 6

Per Serving 712 kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces fresh baby bella mushrooms (sliced)
  • 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 3 tablespoons shallots (minced)
  • 2 ½ pounds steak (sirloin)
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch blended with 1 tablespoon of the cream
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Trim off excess fat from the steak and cut into bite sized pieces. Remove excess moisture with paper towels.

  • In a heavy bottom skillet or dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons butter to foaming and place mushrooms, cut side down in the pan. Do not flip or move the mushrooms for about five minutes, or until they start to sweat and brown on the underside.

    4 tablespoons butter, 8 ounces fresh baby bella mushrooms

  • Flip the mushrooms and sear on the second side. Add additional butter, if needed.

  • Stir in the shallots and cook for a minute longer.

    3 tablespoons shallots

  • Remove the cooked mushrooms and shallots to a clean bowl. Add 2-4 more tablespoons to the skillet or dutch oven warm over moderately high heat.

  • Sear the beef, a few pieces at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side to brown the exterior but keep the interior is still medium in doneness.

    2 ½ pounds steak

  • Remove the beef to a clean bowl or plate.

  • Deglaze the pan with the wine, stock and Worcestershire sauce scraping up the bits of yummy stuck on beef, onion and mushroom bits.

    ½ cup dry white wine, 1 cup beef stock, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire

  • Add the mushrooms, beef and shallots to your sous vide gallon sized bag. Add the rest of the ingredients, to include the deglaze from the pan, LEAVING OUT the heavy cream to the bag.

    1 teaspoon thyme

  • Heat the sous vide water bath to 131F.

  • Using the water displacement method to submerge the bag into the sous vide bath, having the water pressure force all the air out of the bag. Secure with a clip. Leave the bag open to breathe.

  • Cook for 48 hours.

  • After the cook, pour the liquids from the bag into a heavy bottom sauce pan and bring to a simmer.

    1 cup heavy cream

  • Add the heavy cream/corn starch mixture to the pan, whisking to incorporate. It will be thick.

    2 teaspoons cornstarch blended with 1 tablespoon of the cream

  • Bring to a simmer for one minute. This will cook out the corn starch taste and activate the thickening properties of the corn starch.

  • Pour the meat and mushrooms into the sauce and spoon the sauce over the beef to coat, basting the beef in the delicious homemade sauce you just made.

  • Season with salt and pepper.

    salt and pepper

  • Serve over cooked noodles, if desired.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 712kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 50g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 242mg | Sodium: 337mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g

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Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.

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    1. Andrea

      Just wondering if there's any way I can use beef stew meat chunks for this in lieu of sirloin. I have so many 1# packages of "beef for stewing" from my half of a cow I'm trying to figure out different ways to use it. One can only consume so much beef stew! TIA!

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    2. Marci

      Can a filet be used and if so, how long in the sous vide? Need to use up filet meat from my freezer.

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      • Sarah Mock

        I wouldn't use filet for this recipe. There is not enough fat in a filet for this long cook. I would recommend following the instructions (time and temperature) in my sous beef tenderloin post.

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    3. Barb

      Hi Sarah, I’m excited to try your recipe however I can’t seem to find what temperature you have the sous vide water at! I’m going to go for 120 and hope that works. I’ll get back to you and let you know how it goes, or

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    4. Thomas J Reed

      You leave the sous vide bag open "to breathe"? Wouldn't it dry out over 48 hours?

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      • Sarah

        Thanks for the question Thomas. It doesn't! The water on the outside of the bag presses the bag close enough to keep it 'sealed' but open enough if air needed to escape. The moisture IN the bag also keeps the meat moist and tender.

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    Sous Vide Beef Stroganoff Recipe (2024)

    FAQs

    How to add more flavor to beef stroganoff? ›

    Quartered mushrooms and a combination of pearl onions and shallots give the finished dish a more interesting texture and flavor. Adding gelatin to the chicken stock gives it more body, letting the sauce come together more tightly to coat the meat and noodles.

    What is the most tender cut of beef for beef stroganoff? ›

    The best cuts of beef for stroganoff are tender, juicy cuts such as: boneless rib eye – also called scotch fillet (pictured above) boneless sirloin. sirloin steak tips.

    What to add to Hamburger Helper Stroganoff to make it taste better? ›

    Worcestershire sauce: The Worcestershire sauce helps add a depth of flavor to the sauce. You could also substitute coconut aminos or soy sauce. Onions: You can use yellow onions, sweet onions, or even white onions. Garlic: Fresh is best.

    What is the best way to thicken Stroganoff? ›

    One way to thicken beef stroganoff is with flour or cornstarch. These are both common cooking ingredients that will help create an excellent thickening agent for beef stroganoff recipes.

    How do you deepen beef flavor? ›

    Try any or all of the following:
    1. Mushrooms (Crimini, sh*take, Lions Mane, etc.), browned beforehand.
    2. Dried mushrooms.
    3. Caramelized onions.
    4. Roasted garlic.
    5. Deglaze your pan (since you don't use wine, deglaze with broth)
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    How do you add sour cream to stroganoff without curdling? ›

    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 (see below for details of our tasting) are the classic accompaniment to this recipe.

    What is the difference between Hamburger Helper beef stroganoff and deluxe beef stroganoff? ›

    Q: How is this different from their standard beef stroganoff? It's not. They added the word Deluxe on the box. There is no difference.

    How do you amp up Hamburger Helper stroganoff? ›

    Add Your Own Twist! Elevate the comfort! Stir in cooked fresh mushrooms and a dollop of sour cream just before serving. Sprinkle with chopped fresh or dried parsley.

    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.

    Why do you add flour to beef stroganoff? ›

    Pour flour-water mixture into saucepan with beef mixture. This will thicken very quickly! Add sour cream and stir until mixture is smooth. If too runny, add more flour-water mixture and if too thick, add more sour cream.

    How do you stop cream curdling in beef stroganoff? ›

    How do you keep sour cream from curdling in beef stroganoff? Remove some of the liquid from your stroganoff and allow it to cool. In a small bowl, take several tablespoons of the sour cream (or however much you require) and then add a teaspoon of the cooled liquid from the stew.

    Why does my stroganoff taste sour? ›

    Sourness comes from acidic ingredients (including tomatoes, wine and vinegar). If your dish tastes too sour try to add sweetness—think sugar, honey (it's healthy!), cream or even caramelized onions. You can also dilute the dish (same as you would with a dish with too much salt).

    What enhances beef Flavour? ›

    Because of beef's hearty, robust nature, flavor-forward spices like garlic and onion or herbs like rosemary and oregano are the best choices for an unforgettable beef dinner. An important thing to consider when selecting seasonings for your meal is that you should be seasoning beef based on the cut.

    How do you make beef more flavorful? ›

    Beef tastes great when seasoned with oregano, rosemary, sage, garlic or a combination of these seasonings.

    How do you make beef stock more flavorful? ›

    Woody herbs like rosemary, thyme, oregano, sage, tarragon, and marjoram release tons of flavor as they slowly simmer in stock. Give them a rinse and toss in a big handful of sprigs per quart of store-bought stock.

    How to add more Flavour to beef casserole? ›

    Add spices such as turmeric, coriander and cumin at the early stage of cooking, when you are frying onions and garlic, to enhance the taste of the beef stew. Fresh herbs like coriander and bay leaves also contribute a distinct flavour without making the dish too spicy for the younger members of the family.

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