Beef Stroganoff with Tomato Sauce
4 servings
100 minutes
Beef Stroganoff with tomato sauce is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines tender beef and a rich, velvety sauce. This recipe originated in 19th century Russia but gained worldwide popularity due to its simplicity and refined taste. The classic version uses sour cream sauce; however, adding tomato paste gives the dish a pleasant tanginess and slight spiciness. The beef, cut into thin strips, is first lightly beaten and then fried until golden brown. Onions stewed with sour cream and tomato sauce create a rich base that keeps the meat juicy. Beef Stroganoff pairs excellently with potato, rice, or pasta sides, while fresh parsley adds a bright aroma. This versatile dish is suitable for both cozy family dinners and festive gatherings.
1
Wash the beef, dry it well, and slice it.
- Beef: 600 g
2
Place the meat slices between two layers of plastic wrap and pound them.
3
Cut the beaten meat into thin strips across the fibers.
4
Peel the onion and cut it into quarter rings.
- Onion: 2 heads
5
In a heated pan with oil, add the onion, season with salt, sprinkle a little pepper, and sauté until soft.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Onion: 2 heads
6
Sprinkle the fried onion with flour and mix.
- Wheat flour: 1 tablespoon
7
Add sour cream, tomato sauce (to taste) to the onion and mix.
- Sour cream: 200 g
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
8
Bring the sour cream mixture to a boil and add a little water (enough water so that the sauce is not too thick or too thin).
9
Simmer the sauce a bit, stirring constantly, to achieve the desired thickness and uniform consistency. Add salt and pepper.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
10
Heat another pan well, pour in some oil, and add the meat (you can fry the meat in small portions instead of all at once, but it's not necessary).
- Vegetable oil: 7 ml
- Beef: 600 g
11
Fry the meat for a few minutes until cooked, season with salt and pepper.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
12
Transfer the fried meat to the sauce, mix, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes on low heat.
- Beef: 600 g
13
Beef Stroganoff can be salted and peppered to taste.
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
14
Sprinkle with chopped parsley when serving.
- Parsley: 40 g
