Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

Published 12/13/2022 Are you ready to make the most melt-in-your-mouth Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff you’ve ever tasted? This beef stroganoff recipe is seriously so easy to make and it’s made in a fraction of the time.

What is Beef Stroganoff?

Beef Stroganoff is a Russian dish made with tender pieces of beef served with egg noodles and a sour cream-based sauce.

Best Cut of Meat for Stroganoff

What is the best meat for beef stroganoff? We tested this recipe with a few different cuts of meat before we landed on a 2-lb. beef chuck roast. We found that cooking the whole chuck roast in the Instant Pot before shredding made for the most tender meat option. One of the main benefits of the Instant Pot, is that you can pressure cook tougher cuts of meat (that are usually cheaper), and make them super tender and fall-off-the-bone. Can’t find a chuck roast? Try a chuck shoulder or any other recommendations from the Kitchn’s post HERE.

Other beef cuts we tested

Sliced Chuck Roast: We also tried slicing the chuck roast into strips before cooking in the Instant Pot, but found that the meat was too tough for our liking.Ground Beef: ground beef stroganoff is also a popular cut of beef used around the world. It was good but not as GREAT as the chuck roast.

What You Need for Beef Stroganoff

Chuck roast: this is a classic pot roast cut of meat. As it slows cooks or pressure cooks, it goes from tough to super tender and delicious.Beef spices: before browning and pressure cooking, you’ll be seasoning your beef with salt, pepper, and brown sugar. If you have our pot roast seasoning on hand, you could use that instead.Olive oil: olive oil is used to sear the meat before cooking.Beef broth: beef broth is essential in the flavor of your Instant Pot beef stroganoff. Make sure to get normal beef broth and not low sodiumCrimini mushrooms: when thinking about classic stroganoff flavors, umami is definitely important. We used crimini mushrooms.Salt: don’t skip the salt. Not only does it tenderize the beef, but also enhances the flavors of the sauce.Onion: onion is super important for flavoring the sauce. Yellow and white both work.Garlic: go big or go home. I dare you to double the garlic 😉Red wine: red wine is another flavor element that just adds warmth to stroganoff sauce. Don’t have wine? Replace it with broth instead.Worcestershire sauce: the vinegar and savory flavors of Worcestershire sauce is a must!Extra-wide egg noodles: we tried this recipe with medium and wide noodles, and extra-wide is the way to go!2% Greek yogurt: most beef stroganoff recipes call for sour cream. We, however, are using 2% Greek yogurt instead. It’s a similar flavor profile, but a bit better for you. If you want a more classic sauce, feel free to swap for sour cream.

How This Beef Stroganoff is Healthier

We’re always trying to find ways to take classic recipes but make them a little bit better for you. Here are some healthy swaps we made to do so: Mushroom Stroganoff

Sour cream –> Greek yogurtIncrease the mushrooms, onions & fresh garlicEliminate corn starchEliminate heavy cream

How to Make Beef Stroganoff (Instant Pot)

Here’s a quick rundown of how to make IP Beef Stroganoff. Don’t forget to scroll down to read the entire written recipe!

What to Serve with Beef Stroganoff

We love pairing this beef strog with a flavorful salad or sautéed veggie to complement this hearty dish. Here are some ideas: What vegetables go with beef stroganoff? The best vegetables that go with beef stroganoff are onions, garlic, and mushrooms. However, carrot and celery would also be delicious. How do you fix bland stroganoff? The best way to add flavor to stroganoff is with fresh garlic and a little Worcestershire sauce. What cut of beef should I use for beef stroganoff? You can use many different cuts of meat for beef stroganoff, but a chuck roast is inexpensive and easy to find. What can I use instead of sour cream? We recommend using Greek yogurt 1:1 in place of sour cream. It’s still tangy, but also lower in fat and healthier. How do you tenderize stew meat for beef stroganoff? The stew meat for beef stroganoff will tenderize itself if cooked low and slow or in a pressure cooker. Salt is always a good way to help the tenderization process along as it breaks down the fibers in the beef. Can I use chicken broth instead? Chicken broth is an easy and acceptable swap for beef broth!

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Storage

It is important to let your beef stroganoff cool completely before transferring it into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3-5 days.

Can you Freeze Beef Stroganoff?

While you can absolutely freeze the cooked meat and vegetables for this beef stroganoff, we recommend waiting to add the egg noodles and Greek yogurt to this dish if you’re planning to freeze it. The consistency of the Greek yogurt can become a bit lumpy and inconsistent when frozen and then thawed, and the egg noodles tend to get a bit mushy. If you’re planning to make this ahead of time and then freeze for later, simply leave the Greek yogurt and noodles out, and add them in once the dish is thawed.