What to Serve With Beef Stroganoff [14 Best Side Dishes]

Easy beef stroganoff side dish recipes and ideas, from simple egg noodles to shaved fennel salad, and roasted parmesan cauliflower to chicken soup. Discover what to serve with beef stroganoff today.

beef stroganoff serving ideas

Beef stroganoff is a rich, savory dish that’s the perfect way to warm up on a cold night. The only thing missing is a nutritious side that can help vary the dish’s flavors. Of course, not everyone is an expert in Russian or Eastern European side dishes, so what are the best beef stroganoff sides?

Thankfully this collection of serving and side ideas provide a wide range of options and flavors. From mushroom julienne to mashed potatoes, here’s what to serve with beef stroganoff today.

Egg Noodles

egg noodles

The classic beef stroganoff side is egg noodles mixed into the stroganoff sauce and topped with sour cream. While it’s possible to buy the egg noodles at the store, it adds a special touch to make the egg noodles fresh.

While we might think that egg noodles are difficult to make, the truth is that it’s surprisingly easy! Simply mix salted flour with eggs, milk, and butter, knead the dough, cut it into strips, and boil it. Drain the water, add the noodles to your beef stroganoff, and enjoy your perfectly balanced meal!

Mashed Potatoes

Mashed Potatoes

For an incredibly simple dish that’s also remarkably flavorful, try roasted garlic mashed potatoes. To make roasted garlic, slice open the top of the garlic and roast it in the oven for an hour. When it’s done, boil and mash the potatoes and then fold in the garlic and the roasting liquid.

These mashed potatoes are a cut above the rest, and they give a unique garlicky kick that goes perfectly with the rich warmth of the beef stroganoff. Make sure to mix the beef stroganoff sauce in with the potatoes for an extra punch of flavor!

Mushroom Julienne

Mushroom Julienne

Mushroom julienne is another classic Russian side dish, and its cheesy richness pairs excellently with the creamy stroganoff. What makes this dish so great is that it doesn’t take much work to create an incredibly decadent sauce that mixes well with the stroganoff.

To make this dish, thinly slice mushrooms and shallots (thus the julienne of mushroom julienne), season them, and saute them. Then, mix together traditional sour cream and non-traditional heavy whipping cream, add the mushrooms and mozzarella cheese, and bake them for fifteen minutes. Once they’re done, mix them in with the beef stroganoff to distribute the creamy cheese.

Asparagus

oven baked asparagus in foil

Asparagus is a fairly basic side dish that, when seasoned right, can go with almost any dish. For the easiest asparagus baked in foil, all you’ll need to do is roast the asparagus in olive oil with minced garlic, and then top it with lemon zest and juice once they’re done. 

This will give the asparagus a sublime mixture of tartness, bitterness, and spice, which can pop against the creamy, understated flavors of the beef stroganoff.

Russian Chicken Soup with Noodles

Russian Chicken Soup with Noodles

Chicken noodle soup is an incredibly versatile dish and can be made differently by every person. This Russian chicken noodle soup pairs excellently with beef stroganoff by giving a light, hearty companion filled with vegetables.

The process to make this soup is more involved, but it’s well worth it. First, make chicken broth by boiling chicken wings with garlic, onions, and peppercorns for around an hour, and then add potatoes. Subsequently, saute carrots and add them, then make noodles (a bread machine is perfectly acceptable here), add it, and then cook until it’s finished.

Pampushky (Ukrainian Garlic Bread)

Pampushky

Garlic bread is most commonly associated with Italian cuisine, but Pampushky, the Ukrainian version, is an excellent side dish to stroganoff. To make Pampushky from scratch, you’ll be mixing together flour, sugar, warm water, and yeast and allowing it to prove.

After it’s set overnight, you can add flour and salt, allow the bread to rise again, top the dough with garlic, parsley, and oil, and then bake it. When it’s done, you’ll have a delectable, crisp side dish that can be dipped into the delicious stroganoff sauce.

Pappardelle

Pappardelle pasta with porcini mushrooms

Although it’s mixing cuisines to serve pappardelle alongside beef stroganoff, it’s also an excellent companion. Pappardelle can work delightfully with the rich brown sauce that flavors the stroganoff.

To make this pappardelle, you’ll be using soaked porcini mushrooms with oil, garlic, and sherry to make a delectable sauce. You’ll also be adding cheese, cream, sage, and pepper to give a nice sharp pop to the dish, which brings out the savory delights of the stroganoff.

Apple Slaw with Celery Root

Apple Slaw with Celery Root

If you’re looking to add some fruits and vegetables to the protein of your beef stroganoff, adding apple and celery slaw can give a crisp, tart crunch that’s an excellent contrast with the rest of the dish.

On top of that, it’s incredibly easy. All you need to do is mix the ingredients of celery root, Granny Smith apple, cider, sugar, dijon mustard, and parsley together in a bowl. While it’s setting, cook the stroganoff, and by the time it’s done, you’ll be ready to serve it up on a plate with the delicious slaw.

Shaved Fennel Salad

Shaved Fennel Salad

Another cool, flavorful salad to try out with beef stroganoff, shaved fennel salad has an incredible variety of flavors packed into each bite. It’s as simple as combining sweet fennel, tangy lemon juice, herbaceous parsley, and sharp parmesan cheese. 

This incredible salad is night-and-day with the beef stroganoff, and the lightly-sweet crispness of the fennel adds a licorice sweetness to the dish. It’s a unique twist, but one that’s well worth trying.

Garlic & Chili Roasted Broccoli Salad

garlic chili roasted broccoli salad

If you’re looking for a salad that adds both toasty flavors and a splash of spice, this roasted broccoli salad recipe is for you. The complex bitterness of the broccoli pairs is the foundation of the dish, and the bacon, chili flakes, and almonds add a bevy of other flavors to the salad.

If you dish this roasted broccoli along with your beef stroganoff, you’ll bring out flavors of the beef you didn’t know were there, especially if you make sure to get a generous dollop of sour cream over everything.

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower

Roasted Garlic Parmesan Cauliflower

Cauliflower is a healthy option that can stand in for a variety of other ingredients, but it can also stand out on its own. It can come together for under ten dollars: all you need is a head of cauliflower cut into florets, pepper, olive oil, garlic, and parsley. Mix these seasonings with the cauliflower and roast them for half an hour.

The sweet, nutty crunch of this garlic parmesan cauliflower recipe adds an excellent richness to the ensemble of the beef stroganoff, and the sharp garlic can help bring out the depths of the beef flavors. To boot, cauliflower is an excellent part of a well-balanced diet.

Mustard & Parmesan Brussels Sprout Salad

Mustard & Parmesan Brussels Sprout Salad

Brussels sprouts have an unnecessarily bad reputation. These vegetables are delicious when you prepare them in a way that cuts through the bitterness, and they are very versatile.

This salad is full of fresh, savory flavors and best of all, you can even make it in the winter. To make the salad, thinly slice the sprouts using a sharp knife or mandolin. Make a vinaigrette using the mustard and let the sprouts sit for a while, then top with shaved Parmesan.

Baked Sweet Potato

Baked Sweet Potato

Since beef stroganoff is a dish commonly prepared in the winter, a great side dish is a vegetable that is in season. You can get great root vegetables all year round, but sweet potatoes really shine in the winter, and their sweet flavor goes well with the stroganoff.

Baking sweet potatoes brings their natural sweetness to the forefront. Just poke some holes in the skin and let it bake until tender.

Garlic Rice Pilaf

Garlic Rice Pilaf

Beef stroganoff is traditionally served over egg noodles to absorb the stew, but you can serve it with this garlic rice pilaf instead. It is slightly healthier than heavy egg noodles, and the garlic infuses the fluffy grains with so much flavor.

You will need broth, butter, and herbs in addition to garlic and rice for this dish. Toast the garlic and rice in the butter and then cook in the broth until soft.

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