Ground Beef Stroganoff is my go-to on busy weeknights when I’m craving the comfort of classic beef stroganoff without the extra time and effort. I like keeping the beef in larger crumbles for a heartier texture and serving over egg noodles to soak up every bit of the creamy sauce.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights: Ground Beef Stroganoff
- Flavor: Savory ground beef and earthy mushrooms simmer in a rich, creamy sauce with a hint of tang from sour cream and Worcestershire sauce.
- Why Make It: This is a quick, budget-friendly take on classic beef stroganoff. It swaps sliced steak for ground beef while keeping the comforting combination of mushrooms, savory sauce, and tender egg noodles.
- Why It Works: Cooking the flour with the beef and mushrooms thickens the broth into a smooth, flavorful gravy and gives the sour cream a rich base to blend into.
Total Time: 30 Mins Servings: 4 Cooking Method: Stovetop
Ingredient Notes
- Lean Ground Beef: Ground turkey also works, but adding the optional bouillon adds extra richness and depth.
- Mushrooms: Fresh white, cremini, or portobello mushrooms all work. Pre-sliced mushrooms make prep even easier, while drained canned mushrooms are a convenient option when you’re in a pinch.
- Beef Broth: Regular beef broth gives the sauce its best flavor and seasoning. Skip the low-sodium broth, as the sauce relies on the broth for much of its savory flavor.
- Sour Cream: Full-fat sour cream provides the richest texture, but can be replaced with plain Greek yogurt.
How to Make Ground Beef Stroganoff
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic.
- Add the mushrooms and cook. Then add the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broth, bouillon, and Worcestershire, then finish cooking. Remove from heat and top with sour cream.
- Stir and serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes (full recipe below).
For a dinner that cooks while you’re busy, try my slow cooker beef stroganoff.
Storing Leftovers
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Store the egg noodles separately.
- To freeze, freeze without the sour cream. Thaw overnight.
- Reheat on the stovetop over low heat and add a splash of broth to loosen the sauce. Avoid boiling once the sour cream has been added.
Easy Comfort Foods for Busy Nights
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Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ground beef stroganoff combines tender beef and mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce. Serve it over egg noodles for an easy 30-minute dinner.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 12 ounces mushrooms sliced,
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth see note, not low sodium
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 beef bouillon cube optional
- ⅛ salt or to taste
- ⅛ black pepper or to taste
- ½ to ¾ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat, trying not to break the beef up too much, until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute more.
- Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon cube, salt, & pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce to a low boil and cook uncovered for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles according to package directions.
- Remove skillet from the heat and stir in sour cream and garnish with parsley if using. Serve over egg noodles.
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Notes
- *Do not use low-sodium beef broth. You can use boxed broth or condensed broth.
- If using canned condensed broth, it has more flavor, and the beef bouillon cube is not needed.
- Ground beef gives the best flavor. If you substitute another type of ground meat, such as ground turkey, add a beef bouillon cube for a richer flavor.
- Stir in a teaspoon or so of Dijon mustard
- Add a sprig or two of fresh thyme (or 1/4 teaspoon of dried)
Nutrition Information
Calories: 432 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 106mg | Sodium: 581mg | Potassium: 765mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 440IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Beef, Dinner, Main Course
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Everyone in my family loved it!
This was delicious! As is all of the recipes you post that I have tried. Unfortunately my family doesn’t like mushrooms so I had to leave them out.
When I make this again I’m going to double it and freeze half. Should I leave out the sour cream in the portion I will be freezing then add it after I reheat?
I would. Dairy has a habit of separating after freezing.
Holly is my #1 go-to person for absolutely reliable recipes! They are always easy to follow, easy to make and I can be confident they will turn out good.
That is so sweet of you! Thank you
Totally agree with you!
Every recipe that I’ve tried from this site is fab! Budget-friendly stoganoff is a winner.
we love this. So tasty and so easy
Delicious and easy. I made as directed. The stroganoff was quite saucy, so I might use a little less beef broth next time. Otherwise, it was perfect. Served over noodles with a beet salad.
Love your recipes, Holly!
Made this last night, the whole family loved it and my husband took the leftovers to work. Huge win!
Love this easy to fix Hamburger Stroganoff recipe. It is a keeper and a wonderful comfort food. Both my husband and I like it–a lot!
This was delicious. My hubby loved it. I might add some frozen peas next time I make it.
I thoroughly enjoyed making this! I added a few sprigs of thyme and used plain Greek yogurt (I was out of sour cream). Easy peasy and very tasty! My husband concurs!
Delicious! Easy to make. A family favorite.
Delish! I added the Dijon too and I loved the way it cut the richness a little. Also, I used very lean organic ground beef which really gave it a hi end flavor profile!
So yummy and easy for a weeknight dinner!
I added extra mushrooms!
My daughter and I enjoy this recipe very much and I make it regularly for her. Thank you.
This recipe is delicious, so simple to make and definitely a keeper! I am making a double batch today so I can freeze half for later. Glad I went for this quick and easy version which reduces my time in the kitchen.
I made this as written and this is delicious. Made steamed broccoli and dinner rolls with it. Keeper!! Thank you!
This was very simple and absolutely delicious! I will be making this often.
Why not “low” sodium broth? I always use low or NO sodium broths.
We find that this recipe won’t have enough flavor if you use low sodium broth.
The recipe instructions mention egg noodles but the ingredients list does not include egg noodles. No idea of how much to use. Any other ingredients omitted?
You can serve this recipe over whatever you choose. We prefer to serve it over egg noodles but you can serve it over mashed potatoes or sweet potatoes or whatever you prefer. If wanting to make egg noodles you will want to make about 5 cups of egg noodles for 4 servings.
This is nearly identical to my scratch recipe. I look forward to trying your’s! Thanks for sharing it!