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Patricia Krouse

Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff

This creamy ground beef stroganoff is rich, saucy, and ready in about 30 minutes, perfect for busy families and anyone craving comfort food.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended for best flavor and juiciness) Leaner beef will be dryer.
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz white or cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 8 oz wide egg noodles
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour For thickening.
  • 2 cups beef broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard Optional, for depth.
  • 1/2 tsp salt Or to taste.
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper Or to taste.
  • 1 cup sour cream Full-fat preferred; Greek yogurt works as a swap.
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream For extra richness.
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas Stirred in at the end.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the wide egg noodles and cook to just tender, about 7–8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter. When foaming, add the ground beef and break it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until well-browned and no pink remains, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess fat if the pan is very oily.
  3. Push the beef to one side of the skillet. Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms to the empty side. Sauté until the onion is soft and the mushrooms are golden, 4–5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the meat and vegetables. Stir to coat evenly and cook 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
Cooking
  1. Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce, Dijon (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream with a ladle of hot sauce from the pan to temper it. Reduce heat to low and slowly stir the tempered sour cream into the skillet. Simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Fold in the cooked egg noodles until they’re well-coated. If using frozen peas, stir them in now and heat through for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Finish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve this stroganoff hot in shallow bowls with a sprinkle of parsley. Pair it with a crisp green salad or steamed green beans. For wine, choose an easy-drinking red like a Merlot or a medium-bodied Pinot Noir.

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