Description
Ground Beef Stroganoff is a quick and comforting dinner made with savory ground beef, tender mushrooms, and a creamy sauce served over egg noodles. This easy and classic dish is perfect for busy weeknights, combining simple ingredients to create a hearty and satisfying meal with a creamy, rich texture.
Ingredients
Protein & Dairy
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- Fresh parsley, optional
Pantry Items
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat to prepare for cooking the beef.
- Cook ground beef: Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed to reduce greasiness.
- Sauté onion: Add diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add garlic and mushrooms: Stir in minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, cooking for 3–5 minutes until mushrooms are tender and fragrant.
- Incorporate flour: Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir well. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste and start thickening.
- Add beef broth: Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming in the sauce.
- Add seasonings and simmer: Mix in Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken the sauce: Let the sauce simmer for 5–7 minutes until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Stir in sour cream: Reduce heat to low and gently stir in the sour cream until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
- Serve: Spoon the ground beef stroganoff sauce over cooked egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use full-fat sour cream for the creamiest texture and richest flavor.
- Do not boil the dish after adding sour cream to prevent the sauce from curdling.
- This dish pairs well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables to add freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
