Description
Ground Beef Stroganoff is a creamy, hearty dish featuring tender ground beef, mushrooms, and a savory sour cream sauce. Served over egg noodles, it’s a quick 30-minute meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
For the Stroganoff:
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup sour cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
For Serving:
8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- Cook the Beef:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned, and drain excess fat.
- Add Aromatics:
- Sauté onions until translucent (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Sauté Mushrooms:
- Add mushrooms, cook until softened (5-7 minutes).
- Create the Roux:
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stir, and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add Broth and Simmer:
- Gradually stir in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Simmer for 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Incorporate Sour Cream:
- Reduce heat to low, stir in sour cream until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Serve stroganoff over egg noodles.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, use ground turkey or plant-based meat.
Substitute sour cream with heavy cream or cream cheese for a richer sauce.
To avoid curdling, do not boil after adding sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Russian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: Approximately 400 kcal per serving
