Craving a hearty and comforting meal but short on time? Look no further than Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff! This dish is the holy trinity of weeknight dinners: it’s quick to make, uses readily available ingredients, and delivers a flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more. Plus, it’s a fantastic way to sneak in some extra veggies, making it a meal you can feel good about serving your family. I remember my own picky eater turning into a clean plate champion the very first time I made it. So easy, so satisfying!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother, bless her soul, was a master of transforming simple ingredients into extraordinary meals. Her stroganoff, although traditionally made with steak, was a family staple. When I was a broke college student, I adapted her recipe using ground beef to make it budget-friendly. Even using ground beef, this Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff still captures the comforting essence of her original creation, bringing back cherished memories with every bite. It connects to tradition that becomes something simpler and more accessible.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 pound egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Mushrooms: Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Sprinkle flour over the beef and vegetables. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Gradually pour in beef broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer.
- Season and Simmer Further: Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in Sour Cream: Remove the skillet from the heat. Gently stir in sour cream until well combined. Pro tip: add a 1/4 cup of the sauce to your sour cream container before mixing to temper the sour cream and reduce the risk of curdling once added to the pot.
- Combine and Serve: Pour stroganoff sauce over cooked egg noodles. Toss to coat.
- Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound ground beef
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.1 medium onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Stir in sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown, about 5-7 minutes.8 ounces mushrooms
- Sprinkle flour over the beef and vegetables. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to create a roux.1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Gradually pour in beef broth, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer.2 cups beef broth
- Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.1/4 cup Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon paprika, Salt, pepper
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Gently stir in sour cream until well combined. Pro tip: add a 1/4 cup of the sauce to your sour cream container before mixing to temper the sour cream and reduce the risk of curdling once added to the pot.1 cup sour cream
- Pour stroganoff sauce over cooked egg noodles. Toss to coat.1 pound egg noodles
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.Fresh parsley
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