Chef John's Traditional Beef Stroganoff
This classic beef stroganoff combines tender beef chuck with earthy mushrooms, onion, garlic, and a rich white-wine and beef-broth sauce. Crème fraîche gives the dish a smooth, creamy finish, while fresh chives add a gentle fresh note. Serve it as a comforting dinner for a family meal or relaxed gathering.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Traditional Beef Stroganoff, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Season beef generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until nearly smoking. Add beef and cook, stirring constantly, for 6 to 7 minutes, until the liquid evaporates and the meat browns.
- 3
Remove the meat from the pan and set aside. Stir the mushrooms, onions, and butter into the pan; cook and stir over medium heat until the vegetables are lightly browned.
- 4
Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until incorporated. Stir in wine and broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- 5
Return the beef to the pan. Stir in additional broth; bring to a simmer and cook over low heat for about 1 hour, covered, until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick. Stir every 20 minutes.
- 6
Stir in crème fraîche, then stir in chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve hot.
- Calories 260.67 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 26.04 g Good Source 52%
- Carbohydrate 6.21 g 2%
- Total Fat 13.84 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 6.74 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 78.77 mg High 26%
- Sodium 236.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 1.26 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.09 g --
- Added Sugars 0.23 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 31.68 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.92 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 206.25 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 2.29 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.86 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chef John's Traditional Beef Stroganoff is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 260.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Traditional Beef Stroganoff made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Butter, Chuck Roast. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Traditional Beef Stroganoff?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 260.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Traditional Beef Stroganoff easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chef John's Traditional Beef Stroganoff healthy?
- Chef John's Traditional Beef Stroganoff has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 260.67 calories and 26.04 g of protein, or 52% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 236.87 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.74 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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