The Ultimate Guide to Beef Stroganoff: A Classic Comfort Food Recipe
This Ground Beef Stroganoff is a quick and easy one-pan dinner loaded with savory beef, mushrooms, and a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this homemade comfort food comes together in just 30 minutes! Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a hearty, family-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 15minutes
- Cook Time: 20minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz egg noodles
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Noodles
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Brown the Beef
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart, for 6-8 minutes until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat, transfer beef to a plate, and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Roux
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4️⃣ Create the Sauce
- Gradually whisk in beef broth, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened (3-4 minutes).
- Slowly add milk, continuing to whisk until the sauce thickens (5-7 minutes).
5️⃣ Season & Combine
- Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt.
- Reduce heat to low, then add the cooked noodles and beef back into the skillet. Mix well.
6️⃣ Finish with Sour Cream
- Gently stir in sour cream until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
7️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
- Serve hot over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (85/15) to avoid excess grease.
- For extra flavor, sauté onions & mushrooms with the beef.
- Don’t boil after adding sour cream—it may curdle!
- Make it creamy by adding a splash of heavy cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420 kcal per serving
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 22g