Creamy Dutch Oven Beef Stroganoff

When my busy weeknights need a touch of comfort and elegance, my Dutch oven beef stroganoff is my go-to solution.

There’s something almost magical about transforming simple, everyday ingredients into a dish that tastes like you’ve been cooking all day. The beauty of making beef stroganoff in a Dutch oven is how it intensifies the flavors while simplifying the process. You’ll get tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and a velvety sauce that tastes like it’s been simmering for hours, not minutes. Let me show you how simple creating something extraordinary can be.

Why a Dutch Oven Makes All the Difference?

• Perfect Tenderness Every Time: After years of experimenting with different cooking methods, I’ve found nothing tenderizes beef quite like my Dutch oven. During my event planning years, I learned that remarkable food comes from understanding how cooking environments transform ingredients. This vessel creates the perfect environment for transformation.
• Flavor Development That Can’t Be Rushed: The wide, flat cooking surface of my Dutch oven creates the ideal conditions for proper browning, that magical process where simple ingredients develop complex flavors.
• One-Pot Simplicity: With a curious toddler and James often grading papers until dinner, I’ve become a champion of efficient cooking methods. My Dutch oven lets me brown, sauté, simmer and serve from one vessel, meaning I can prepare a sophisticated meal while simultaneously building block towers with Neil or helping with homework. Fewer dishes is always a win in our household!
• A Link to Tradition: Whenever I lift the lid on my enameled Dutch oven, I’m transported to my grandmother’s kitchen, where her heavy cast iron pot would simmer for hours, filling the house with irresistible aromas. While her cooking was an all-day affair, my Dutch oven helps me capture those same heartwarming flavors in a fraction of the time, honoring tradition while adapting to modern life.

Is Cooking in a Dutch Oven Healthy?

• Minimal Oil Needed: One health benefit I’ve discovered with my Dutch oven is how little added fat is required. The excellent heat retention and distribution means food browns beautifully with just a small amount of oil.
• Nutrient Retention: The sealed environment of a Dutch oven helps preserve water-soluble vitamins and minerals that might otherwise evaporate or be poured off during cooking. My grandmother always insisted that retaining these natural juices was essential for both flavor and nutrition. In addition to that, according to the Mayo Clinic’s guidance on healthy cooking methods, cooking techniques that minimize nutrient loss are essential for maximizing the nutritional value of your meals.
• Non-Toxic Cooking Surface: My Dutch oven provides peace of mind with its non-reactive cooking surface. Unlike some non-stick cookware that can release chemicals at high temperatures, quality enameled cast iron is inert and stable.

Oh goodness, I could talk about Dutch ovens all day.. They’re truly one of my kitchen treasures! But I know you’re here for that creamy, comforting stroganoff, so let’s roll up our sleeves and get cooking. I promise the results will be worth every minute.

Equipment You’ll Need

Before we dive into this comforting Dutch oven beef stroganoff, let’s make sure you have everything on hand to make the process smooth:

• Dutch Oven: The star of the show! I use a 6-quart enameled cast iron Dutch oven, which provides the perfect cooking environment for this dish.
• Knife: For cutting the beef into even pieces if you’re starting with a larger cut rather than pre-cut stew meat.
• Cutting Board
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Wooden Spoon
• Medium Bowl: For tossing the beef with flour and later for tempering the sour cream mixture.
• Whisk: Helpful when incorporating the tomato paste and sour cream to ensure a smooth, lump-free sauce.
• Kitchen Timer: Though I often judge doneness by aroma and instinct (just like my grandmother taught me), a timer helps when the dish is in the oven and you’re busy with other things.

Step by Step Instructions

Here are my step by step instructions to make the creamy Dutch oven beef stroganoff:

Preparing the Dutch Oven and Beef

• Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F. While it warms up, place your Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil.
• In a bowl, gently toss your beef pieces with the flour until each morsel has a light coating. This will help create a beautiful crust and eventually thicken our sauce.
• Working in batches (crowding leads to steaming, not searing!), brown the meat in the hot Dutch oven. I aim for a rich golden-brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer the seared pieces to a plate and set aside.

Building the Flavor Base

• Add the remaining oil and butter to the Dutch oven, then gently sauté the sliced mushrooms, minced garlic, and onions. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and the onions become translucent and fragrant.
• Transfer the vegetable mixture to the plate with your beef.
• Here comes my favorite part, deglazing! Pour the beef broth into the empty pot, using your wooden spoon to scrape up all those flavorful browned bits from the bottom. This is where the magic happens!

Combining and Baking

• Return the beef, mushrooms, and onions to the Dutch oven. Stir in the freshly ground pepper, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme sprigs, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
• Add the cubed cream cheese, stirring gently until it begins to melt into the broth.
• Cover with the lid and transfer to your preheated oven. Allow to bake for 1½ to 2 hours, checking at the 1-hour mark. The meat should be fork-tender when done.

Finishing Touches

• Once the beef reaches that perfect tenderness, remove the thyme stems and stir in the uncooked egg noodles. If the liquid has reduced significantly, add enough additional broth to ensure the noodles are covered.
• Return the covered pot to the oven for about 30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
• For the final flourish, ladle about a cup of the hot cooking liquid into a bowl. Whisk in the tomato paste until smooth, then gradually fold in the sour cream to create a tempered mixture.
• Gently stir this enriched sauce back into the Dutch oven, combining thoroughly for a luxuriously creamy finish.

That’s all, serve your Dutch oven stroganoff in wide bowls with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.

Answering Your Questions

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Creamy Dutch Oven Beef Stroganoff

Nelya Carter

This creamy Dutch Oven Beef Stroganoff is a cozy, hearty dish featuring tender beef, savory mushrooms, and a rich, tangy sauce, all cooked to perfection in a Dutch oven.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total Time 2 hours hrs 50 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 486 kcal

Equipment

• Dutch Oven
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Wooden spoon
• Medium bowl
• Whisk
• Kitchen Timer

Ingredients

  

Beef and Base

• 2 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 0.5 lbs stew meat
• 3 tablespoon flour

Vegetables and Flavor

• 1 lb button mushrooms sliced
• 1 cup onions sliced
• 1.5 tablespoon garlic minced

Liquids and Seasoning

• 6 cups beef broth
• 6 sprigs thyme
• 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Creamy Elements

• 4 oz cream cheese cubed
• 12 oz egg noodles uncooked
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 0.75 cup sour cream

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Heat 1 tablespoon each of butter and olive oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
• Toss beef with flour and brown in batches. Set aside.
• Add remaining butter and oil, sauté mushrooms, onions, and garlic until softened. Set aside with beef.
• Deglaze pot with beef broth, scraping up browned bits.
• Return beef and vegetables to pot. Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, black pepper, and Dijon mustard. Stir in cream cheese.
• Cover and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
• Remove thyme stems, stir in uncooked egg noodles, adding more broth if needed. Bake for another 30 minutes.
• Whisk tomato paste into a cup of hot broth, fold in sour cream, then stir mixture back into Dutch oven.

Notes

Serve hot with fresh parsley if desired. You can substitute other mushrooms or add peas for an extra touch!

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