Coogan's Steak Stroganoff is our version with a creamy tomato-based sauce. The addition of tomato paste and a blend of cream and garlic creates a unique and delicious flavor combination that is truly soul-satisfying.
1 - 1½lbsfilet mignon, cut into bite-sized pieces *Substitute any type of steak or ground beef
salt + pepper, to preferred taste
2tbspvegetable oil
1mediumonion, diced
2clovesgarlic, minced
3tbspbutter
3tbspflour
2tbsptomato paste*optional
214.5 oz cansbeef broth
1tspsmoked paprika
2tbspWorcestershire sauce, or more to taste
½cupheavy cream
½cupsour cream
116 oz bagsegg noodles
1cupmushrooms, chopped *optional
Optional Topping
shredded parmesan cheese
dried parsley
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Instructions
Chop 1½ pounds of filet mignon into bite-sized pieces. Salt and pepper thoroughly and chill for 2 hours. OR ... if time is limited, chill the seasoned steak while you assemble your ingredients.
NOTE: You'll need a large and deep skillet for this recipe.In a large skillet, brown steak in 2 tablespoons of oil for about 3 minutes over medium-high heat. NOTE: To keep steak from being "chewy", do not overcook as it will continue to cook once it is added back to the sauce. Remove the steak, transfer to a plate, and set aside.
Cook and prepare pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
While the pasta is cooking...Add chopped onions and mushrooms (optional) to the skillet (add a little more oil, if needed) and saute over medium-high heat until onions have softened. Then stir in the minced garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds.
Stir in the butter and as it melts, reduce the temperature to medium heat. Add in the flour, whisking continuously to form a roux. Then add in tomato paste. The mixture will be thick in texture. Keep stirring so it does not burn.
Slowly add in beef broth, whisking continuously to break up the flour. Whisk until the onion mixture is smooth while deglazing the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Whisk in paprika and Worcestershire sauce. Bring the sauce to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer.
Pour in the heavy cream, add sour cream, browned steak, and stir to combine well. Salt and pepper to taste. NOTE: if the sauce needs to thicken more, whisk in 1 teaspoon of flour at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.Simmer for about 5 minutes.
Fill each plate with pasta, covered by a hearty serving of sauce, and then top it off with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and dried parsley.