Braised Beef Stroganoff Recipes

CHEF JOHN'S CLASSIC BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Season beef generously with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat until nearly smoking. Stir in beef; cook, stirring constantly, for 6-7 minutes, until liquid evaporates and meat browns. Remove meat from the pan and set aside.
• Stir butter, mushrooms and onions into the pan; cook and stir over medium heat until the vegetables are lightly browned. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in flour; cook for 1-2 minutes until incorporated.
• Stir in wine and 1 cup of stock, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits. Bring to a simmer, cook for 3-4 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
• Return beef to the pan. Stir in remaining cup of stock; bring to a simmer and cook on low heat for about 1 hour with the lid on, until the beef is tender and the sauce is thick. Stir every 20 minutes.
• Stir in creme fraiche. Stir in chives. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

BRAISED SHORT RIB BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
• Heat Ground Black Pepper (to taste) in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Season Boneless Beef Short Ribs (3 pound) on all sides with Salt (to taste) and Olive Oil (3 tablespoon). Working in batches, sear short ribs on all sides until deeply and evenly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per edge.
• Remove ribs from pan and place in a dutch oven or roasting pan. Leave the oil in the skillet.
• Over medium-low heat, saute the Smoked Bacon (4 slice) until lightly crispy. Scoop bacon out into the short rib pan. Return skillet, with some oil still in it, to the stovetop.
• Increase heat to medium-high and add Yellow Onion (1), Carrot (2), and Celery (2 stalk) sauteéing and stirring occasionally until lightly caramelized.
• Add Garlic (6 clove) and sauté for 1 more minute.
• Add Tomato Paste (4 ounce) to the softened vegetables and stir frequently for 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add Red Wine (2 cup); heat to a simmer and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has reduced by half.
• Add Beef Stock (2 quart), Fresh Rosemary (1 sprig), and Fresh Thyme (1 sprig) and heat to boiling. Remove skillet from heat.
• Pour vegetables and liquid over the short ribs and bacon in the Dutch oven or roasting pan. Short ribs must be completely submerged in liquid. Cover pan with lid, or aluminum foil. Roast in the oven 2 1/2 to 3 hours until beef is very tender but still holds its shape.
• Remove from oven and cool for an hour at room temperature.
• Remove meat from pan and place on a cutting board. Pour everything else into a large colander, capturing all of the braising liquid. Set the braising liquid aside. Discard the vegetables.
• Strain the braising liquid through a mesh strainer into a large heavy skillet.
• Heat the reserved braising liquid over medium-high heat and simmer until liquid is reduced by half. While the braising liquid reduces, cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Place sliced meat and reduced braising liquid in a covered container and refrigerate overnight.
• In a large, heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook Smoked Bacon (0.5 pound) until lightly crispy. Remove bacon and reserve; leave rendered fat in pan.
• Saute Yellow Onion (1) in the bacon fat until lightly caramelized, about 15 minutes.
• Add Mushroom (1 pound) and sauté 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. The mushrooms will release their moisture during this quick sauté.
• Add Garlic (6 clove) and sauté for 1 minute.
• Add Dry Sherry (1 cup) and deglaze pan; reduce liquid by half.
• Add reserved the braised short ribs and cooked bacon pieces, Stone Ground Mustard (3 tablespoon), Fresh Thyme Leaves (1 tablespoon), and Fresh Rosemary (2 tablespoon).
• Add the reserved reduced braising liquid. Over low heat, warm the mixture until simmering. Allow reduction and thicken. Season to taste with Salt (to taste) and Ground Black Pepper (to taste).
• Prepare Pappardelle Pasta (1 package) according to package instructions. Butter (2 tablespoon) noodles and divide into individual serving dishes or onto serving platter.
• Whisk Crème Fraîche (6 ounce) with White Truffle Oil (2 tablespoon).
• To serve, ladle meat/mushroom sauce over buttered pappardelle noodles, garnish with dollop of creme fraiche and sprinkle with Fresh Parsley (1/4 cup). Serve immediately.

BRAISED BEEF 'STROGANOFF'

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Season the beef all over with salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a stew pot over high heat. When hot, add the beef and cook, in batches if needed, until browned. Transfer to a plate.
• Reduce heat to medium-low, add the onions and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened, about 15 minutes. Add the white wine, 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt, scraping the caramelized bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Return the beef and its juices to the pot and bring to a boil. Cover, place in the oven and cook until the beef is tender, about 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
• Transfer the beef and 1/4 of the onions to a large plate. Purée the remaining onions and cooking liquid in a blender with the mustard and yogurt, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Return the beef and the reserved onions to the cooking pot and stir in the sauce.
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and sauté until tender. Season with salt, and add to the pot. If you choose, serve over buttered egg noodles.

BRAISED BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300°. Freeze the beef for about 20 minutes, which will make it easier to dice. Cut the meat into 1-inch cubes. Pat dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a few tablespoons of vegetable oil or clarified butter in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Sauté the beef cubes on all sides until well browned but not cooked through, about 3 -5 minutes, working in batches if necessary. Add back all of the beef and its juices to the Dutch oven. With heat still on high, add the flour and cook for one minute until there is no visible white left. Pour in the wine to deglaze the pan and then reduce by half, about 10 - 15 minutes. Add the beef broth and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and move it to the oven. Cook for approximately 2 1/2 hours, until the meat is ultra-tender. Allow the mixture to cool for about 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. While the beef mixture is cooling, heat the butter over medium heat in a large skillet and sauté the onions until they start to soften. Add the mushrooms and continue cooking until golden brown and tender, about 12 minutes. Add the cooked mushrooms into the beef sauce. Stir a cup of the beef sauce into the sour cream; then fold the sour cream mixture back into the rest of the beef sauce. Taste and adjust final seasonings. Gently reheat over low to medium-low heat if necessary. Serve over cooked pappardelle or egg noodles. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

SHORT RIB STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Season the meat with the paprika and some salt and pepper. Heat a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and add the oil. When hot, add the meat and cook until brown on both sides. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add the mushrooms and cook until brown, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, an additional 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook the roux, stirring, for a couple minutes. Whisk in the red wine and bring to a simmer. Add the stock and milk, whisking to remove any lumps. Place the ribs back in the pot and simmer until the meat is tender, about 2 hours. (Alternatively, cook in the oven at 275 degree F until tender.)
• When you are ready to serve, bring a pot of water to a boil and salt liberally. Add the pasta, give it a stir and cook until al dente according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
• Remove the stroganoff from the heat, mix in the sour cream, pickles and parsley if using and serve with the pasta.

RICH AND CREAMY BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• Place the beef into a large bowl. Stir in the red wine, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for 10 minutes, then remove the beef and pat dry with a paper towel. Reserve the remaining marinade.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the beef; cook and stir until browned, then transfer to a plate, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any remaining grease from the skillet. Melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Stir in the onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Cook and stir until the onion is soft and translucent. Transfer the onion mixture to the plate with the prepared beef; set aside.
• Melt another 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet over medium heat, and stir in the mushrooms. Cook and stir until the mushrooms are tender, about 10 minutes. Place the cooked mushrooms in a bowl and set aside. Melt 1/4 cup of butter in the skillet. Whisk in the flour, cook and stir until the flour no longer tastes raw, about 4 minutes. Slowly whisk in the beef stock. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, then reduce heat to medium low. Pour in the reserved red wine marinade, Worcestershire sauce, prepared mustard, and red pepper flakes, then add the beef and onion mixture. Cover and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 hour. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Stir in the mushrooms, sour cream, and cream cheese about 5 minutes before serving.

BRAISED BEEF STROGANOFF

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms. Saute untill onion is lightly browned. Stir in Braised Beef Cube Mix.
• To Serve: Simmer 15 minute just before serving, stir in sour cream. Serve over hot buttered noodles.