Classic Beef Stroganoff (Finnish Style)

Published: 7/31/2026

The Finnish version of Stroganoff is defined by its richness and the inclusion of pickles for acidity. A slow- simmered, melt-in-your-mouth comfort classic.

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 1.5 lbs (680 g) beef chuck, cut into thin strips
• 2 tbsp (28 g) butter
• 1 yellow onion, sliced
• 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
• 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
• 1/2 cup (70 g) dill pickles, finely diced
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) Dijon mustard
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Sear the beef strips in butter over high heat in a heavy pot until browned.
2. Add the sliced onions and sauté until softened.
3. Pour in the beef broth. Cover and simmer on low heat for exactly one hour.
4. Stir in the sour cream, mustard, and diced pickles.
5. Heat through for 5 minutes over low heat. Do not allow the sauce to boil after the sour cream is added, as the emulsion may break.

Pro Tips

• The Right Cut: Choose beef chuck or round steak. These cuts contain connective tissue that breaks down during a long simmer, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth texture that leaner cuts cannot achieve.

See Also

• Creamy Chicken & Potato Casserole (Nordic Bake)
• Creamy Nordic Chicken Fricassée (Kanaviillokki)
• Easy Chili con Carne (Quick Weeknight Recipe)

Categories: mains, comfort-food