This hearty Gary’s Beef Stroganoff transforms tender beef cubes into a luxurious meal through slow braising in dry red wine and savory beef stock. The dish features earthy mushrooms, sweet caramelized onions, and aromatic fresh dill, all brought together by a rich tomato paste base. The final addition of sour cream creates a silky, velvety gravy that coats every bite. It is a comforting, protein-packed main course perfect for cold evenings or special family dinners. While it requires a couple of hours of simmering to ensure the beef is fork-tender, the process is hands-off, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve over buttered noodles or rice for a satisfying, restaurant-quality experience at home.
Gary’S Beef Stroganoff
Description
This hearty Gary's Beef Stroganoff transforms tender beef cubes into a luxurious meal through slow braising in dry red wine and savory beef stock. The dish features earthy mushrooms, sweet caramelized onions, and aromatic fresh dill, all brought together by a rich tomato paste base. The final addition of sour cream creates a silky, velvety gravy that coats every bite. It is a comforting, protein-packed main course perfect for cold evenings or special family dinners. While it requires a couple of hours of simmering to ensure the beef is fork-tender, the process is hands-off, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve over buttered noodles or rice for a satisfying, restaurant-quality experience at home.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel and chop the onions.
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Slice large mushrooms into thick slices, or leave small mushrooms whole.
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Dredge beef cubes in flour mixed with salt and pepper to give them a light coating.
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Heat olive oil in a large stewing pot over medium-high heat.
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Brown the beef cubes thoroughly in the olive oil, working in batches if necessary.
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Add onions, minced garlic, and mushrooms to the pot and saut lightly until softened.
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Pour in the red wine and enough beef stock to barely cover the ingredients.
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Add the broken bay leaf and fresh dill.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Stir in the tomato paste until well combined.
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Cover the pot and simmer gently for about 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
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Stir occasionally, scraping the bottom of the pot to prevent the flour coating from sticking and burning.
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If the liquid reduces too much during cooking, add additional beef stock sparingly.
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Just before serving, stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated and heated through.
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Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sprigs of fresh dill.
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Serve immediately with rice or buttered noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1808.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 83.1g128%
- Saturated Fat 33.5g168%
- Cholesterol 318.4mg107%
- Sodium 341.8mg15%
- Total Carbohydrate 53.7g18%
- Dietary Fiber 9.9g40%
- Sugars 15.2g
- Protein 101.5g203%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.