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Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, broken up into small pieces)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (for searing the beef)
• 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter (adds richness to the sauce)
• 1 medium Onion (finely diced)
• 8 oz Mushrooms (sliced; button or cremini work well)
• 1 clove Garlic (squeezed or minced)
• 2 tbsp Shaoxing Wine (Chinese cooking wine; can substitute dry sherry)
• 1 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (for thickening the sauce)
• 1 cup Beef Broth (low-sodium preferred)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce (adds classic Stroganoff depth)
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream (add off heat to prevent curdling)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper
• 4 slices Sourdough Bread (thick slices for toasting)

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

   Dice the onion, slice the mushrooms, and squeeze the garlic clove. Measure out oil, butter, flour, wine, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and sour cream.

   Time: PT2M

2. Heat Pan

   Place a large skillet over medium‑high heat and add the olive oil. Let the oil shimmer.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium-high

3. Sear Ground Beef

   Add the ground beef, spreading it in an even layer. Let it sit without stirring for about 30 seconds, then break it up and cook until browned, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium-high

4. Add Butter and Season

   Push the beef to the side, add butter, and let it melt. Sprinkle salt and pepper over the mixture.

   Time: PT30S

   Temperature: medium-high

5. Cook Onions and Mushrooms

   Add the diced onion and sliced mushrooms to the pan. Stir‑fry until the onions become translucent and mushrooms release their moisture, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

6. Add Garlic and Wine

   Stir in the squeezed garlic, then pour in the Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry). Let it bubble and reduce for about 30 seconds.

   Time: PT30S

   Temperature: medium

7. Thicken Sauce

   Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium

8. Add Broth and Worcestershire

   Pour in the beef broth and add Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and let the sauce thicken, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium

9. Finish with Sour Cream

   Remove the pan from heat. Stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

   Time: PT30S

10. Toast Bread

    While the sauce finishes, toast the sourdough slices on a hot flat top or toaster, buttering them lightly.

    Time: PT2M

    Temperature: medium-high

11. Serve

    Spoon the creamy beef stroganoff over the toasted sourdough (or serve with noodles/rice). Enjoy immediately.

    Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

460

Protein

25g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

20g

Fiber

2g