Beef Stroganoff for Two: A Creamy Comfort Food Classic Under $10

Beef stroganoff has always been the kind of dish that feels indulgent and comforting all at once, and this version brings that same cozy, creamy experience to a dinner for two without breaking the budget. Thin slices of seared steak get tossed with tender egg noodles in a rich sauce built from sautéed mushrooms, onion, and a splash of beef broth, finished with a swirl of sour cream that turns everything silky and slightly tangy. Every forkful carries that classic stroganoff flavor, deeply savory with just enough creaminess to feel like real comfort food. This is an easy dinner to reach for on a chilly evening or any night that calls for something warm, hearty, and a little nostalgic. Coming together in about 30 minutes and costing under $10 total for both servings, it’s proof that a genuinely comforting, restaurant-style dinner doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive to pull off at home.

Beef Stroganoff for Two

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Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 2

Calories: 540

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 10 oz sirloin steak thinly sliced
• 6 oz egg noodles
• 8 oz mushrooms sliced
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

 

1. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. Season the sliced steak with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat and sear the steak in batches for 1 to 2 minutes until browned, then set aside.
4. Add butter to the skillet along with the onion and mushrooms, cooking for 5 to 6 minutes until softened and golden.
5. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
6. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
7. Pour in the beef broth, stirring to combine, and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream until smooth.
9. Return the steak to the skillet and toss everything together with the cooked egg noodles.
10. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Sirloin sliced thin stretches further than a whole steak and sears fast, letting the mushrooms and sour cream sauce do a lot of the flavor and volume work for less money.