Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients

• 1 lbbeef sirloin, sliced thin$8.53
• 12 ozegg noodles$2.03
• 8 ozcremini mushrooms, sliced$2.13
• 1 eachyellow onion, sliced$0.77
• 1 eachgarlic cloves, minced$0.11
• 1 cupbeef broth$0.41
• 1 cupsour cream$1.43
• 2 tbspall-purpose flour$0.03
• 3 tbspunsalted butter$0.30
• 1 tsppaprika$0.10
• 1 tspkosher salt$0.01
• Total for 4 servings$15.85

Most of the cost is beef sirloin, sliced thin ($8.53) and cremini mushrooms, sliced ($2.13). With oil, spices and staples already at home, the shop drops to about $15.30. Prices are estimated for the amount used, at average US grocery prices (November 2026).

Steps

1. Toss the sliced beef in a bowl with the paprika and half of the kosher salt until evenly coated.
2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat, cook the egg noodles until tender with a slight bite, about 6 to 8 minutes, then drain and set aside warm.
3. Melt 1.5 tablespoons of the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the seasoned beef in a single layer, and sear without crowding until browned on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes; transfer to a plate.
4. Melt the remaining 1.5 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium heat, add the sliced cremini mushrooms and sliced yellow onion, and cook until tender and golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
5. Stir in the minced garlic and all-purpose flour, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and no dry flour remains.
6. Gradually pour in the beef broth and remaining kosher salt, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom, and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes.
7. Reduce the heat to low, stir in the sour cream until smooth, then return the seared beef and any resting juices to the skillet to warm through gently without boiling, about 1 to 2 minutes.
8. Divide the warm egg noodles among plates and spoon the creamy beef and mushroom stroganoff over the top.