Beef Stroganoff Casserole Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

FAQs

What is the best substitute for sour cream in stroganoff? ›

Greek yogurt is a healthy alternative to the traditionally used sour cream in beef stroganoff recipes, so you can be confident that your family is getting a satisfying, healthy meal. Fresh dill and paprika will provide a sweet, slightly smoky garnish to top off the dish.

If too runny, add more flour-water mixture and if too thick, add more sour cream.

Hamburger Helper Stroganoff

Add-ins: 1/2 to 1 whole white onion (dice and add to the raw meat, brown together) 1-2 tbsp fresh minced garlic (add to browning meat) or garlic powder to taste. A few shakes of black pepper (add to browning meat)

Beef stew usually has onions, potatoes, carrots, maybe turnip in it. Beef Stroganoff has diced onion, beef, beef broth, tomato sauce or paste, and is finished with sour cream, which is never (in my home) put into stew.

Ricotta cheese: Ricotta cheese is a soft and creamy cheese that is also a good substitute for sour cream in lasagna.

Keep Stroganoff Sauce from Curdling

Temper the sour cream by adding a few teaspoons of the hot liquid from the pan—one tablespoon at a time—before adding the sour cream to the pan. Turn the stovetop down to low before adding the sour cream and give it a few minutes for the temperature in the pan to actually lower.

Temper the cream first. Add a liitle bit of tomato sauce at a time to the cream until it is warm and then add it all back into the tomato sauce. This will keep it from curdling.

One way to thicken beef stroganoff is with flour or cornstarch. These are both common cooking ingredients that will help create an excellent thickening agent for beef stroganoff recipes.

You can use your favorite type of cheese [2]. Sour Cream: Sour cream adds thickness and tanginess to the sauce. It's best to add it towards the end of the cooking time to prevent splitting [2]. Vegan Milk: If you prefer a dairy-free option, you can use vegan milk such as oat milk or almond milk.

What do you serve stroganoff with? ›

You can never go wrong with classic buttered egg noodles. But rice pilaf, mashed potatoes or crispy smashed potatoes are also great options. But, what else goes well with with it? For other options, try pairing your rich beef stroganoff with a light, crispy side dish that has a bit of acidity to it.

We always recommend sticking with the original recipe, as that will produce the best results. However, soy sauce is a 1:1 substitute, and the closest and most recommended substitute for Worcestershire sauce.

Beef Stroganoff is a rich dish that needs an equally rich red wine with high acidity, like Primitivo or Zinfandel. A peppery Stroganoff will love a fruity and peppery wine like Syrah / Shiraz. An earthy mushroom Stroganoff may call for an earthy Pinot Noir.

Depending on what you are using the beef broth for you can substitute a well made vegetable broth or chicken broth. Of course, it will change the flavor profile a bit but it is a much better solution to using cubes or powders which are sodium bombs.

Whole milk yogurt works best and brings a big reduction in fat, plus more protein and calcium. Baked goods made with yogurt as a straight substitute for sour cream will turn out less tender, lighter in texture and have a tangier, less buttery flavor.

Fresh, spreadable cheeses like cream cheese and mascarpone generally work well as 1:1 substitutes for sour cream in baking. Be sure to let them warm up to room temperature before using, and thin them out slightly by stirring in milk or lemon juice to get a similar texture.

If you find yourself with an empty or unusable container of sour cream, you can always make some from scratch using 1 cup of heavy cream combined with a teaspoon of lemon juice or white vinegar. The process will mimic the creation of sour cream in texture, though many people feel like the taste is not quite the same.

In most cases, plain yogurt or Greek yogurt can be used in place of sour cream—and vice versa. Sour cream will give you a similar texture and tanginess, and swapping sour cream for yogurt is a simple 1-to-1 ratio.