Description
This Ground Beef Stroganoff is a comforting and creamy dish featuring tender ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, and a rich sour cream sauce served over egg noodles. Perfect for a quick and hearty weeknight dinner, it combines classic flavors with simple steps to create an easy and delicious meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Vegetables
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces cremini or baby bella mushrooms, sliced
Pantry
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Carbs
- 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Add Aromatics: Add the finely chopped onions to the skillet and sauté until they become translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in Garlic: Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma and flavor.
- Sauté Mushrooms: Add the sliced cremini mushrooms to the skillet and cook until softened, approximately 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Create the Roux: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the meat and vegetables mixture, stir well, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste and begin thickening the sauce.
- Add Broth and Simmer: Gradually pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Incorporate Sour Cream: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream until the sauce is smooth and well combined. Do not boil after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.
- Season: Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Serve the beef stroganoff over cooked egg noodles.
- Garnish: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving to add a fresh, vibrant note.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce grease and keep the dish healthier.
- Make sure to cook the flour adequately to avoid a raw flour taste in the sauce.
- Do not boil the sauce after adding sour cream to prevent it from curdling.
- Egg noodles can be substituted with other pasta types like fettuccine or pappardelle if preferred.
- For an extra creamy texture, full-fat sour cream works best.
- You can add other herbs like thyme or dill for a variation in flavor.
