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Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe

If you’re craving a creamy, comforting, and quick weeknight dinner, this Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe is the perfect solution. It’s made with budget-friendly ingredients, comes together in under 30 minutes, and delivers that classic stroganoff flavor everyone loves.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced (optional but adds great flavor)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional, for depth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • 12 oz egg noodles or pasta of choice

Method
 

  1. Cook the noodles: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
  2. Brown the beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Remove from pan and set aside, leaving some fat in the skillet.
  3. Sauté vegetables: Add butter, onion, mushrooms, and garlic to the pan. Cook until softened and lightly browned.
  4. Make the sauce base: Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir well. Slowly whisk in beef broth until the mixture thickens slightly.
  5. Add beef & flavorings: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and the cooked ground beef. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Finish with sour cream: Reduce heat to low, stir in sour cream, and mix until creamy. Do not boil after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.
  7. Combine with noodles: Toss in the cooked noodles until coated in the sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use full-fat sour cream for the richest flavor.
  • Substitute with Greek yogurt if you want a lighter option.
  • Ground turkey or chicken works as a leaner alternative.
  • Add a splash of white wine when cooking mushrooms for extra depth.