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
- Total Time:
- 30 mins
- Serves:
- 4
- Rating:
- 4.9/5
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 ¼ 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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I apologize for the low rating, but it is only because I wanted to get your attention.
The list of ingredients does not include egg noodles (although I can understand that is a given that egg noodles are an important part of a recipe, but so is ground beef and it is in the list of ingredients.
That being said, and that is because I don’t have a full package of egg noodles. Is the recipe given lead me to think that I would need a full package of egg noodles?
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Hi Terry, you can serve this recipe over whatever you choose which is why egg noodles are not a part of the recipe. 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.
And also without mushrooms for a vegetarian stroganoff version? Thank you!
I haven’t tried a version without mushrooms or meat so I’m not sure how it would work Renee!
Thank you
Probably a very odd question – can stroganoff be made vegetarian without using meat alternatives that try to mimic meat?
You can leave out the meat and make a mushroom stroganoff for a vegetarian version.
Can I make this the night before?
You should be able to. It should last in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
This is a great recipe. Only change I make is swapping sour cream with plant based sour cream, as I’m lactose intolerant. Otherwise follow to a “T”!
I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe Reno!
I have made this several time, and every time it is a hit. The flavors are spot on .
This is the BEST ground beef stroganoff !!! Thank you !!! l have a recipe, that l created. Family loves it. I have looked, for similar recipe in many cookbooks, magazines, online. Have never found one even close !!! l’m wondering if you’d ve interested in this recipe !!! lt’s simple, inexpensive and l know you’d love it. I’m old, my family has passed and l really want to share this recipe so it won’t be lost.
Easy but bland even with adding Dijon and thyme. My family was grabbing spices off the rack to liven it up while we were eating it.
Absolutely delicious, I was a little concerned with no paprika or mustard but I most definitely prefer this recipe over any other
Thank you!
You’re welcome Joy!
This recipe was so easy to follow and was very tasty! My husband even loved it and it’s hard to please him. We fought over the last container of leftovers lol I won!
My first time made this dish and it was a hit to our visitors. It is so simple with few ingredients even though I used power garlic, onions, can mushrooms and it is still come out delicious. I will make this again. Plus my friends loves the dish so I share your recipe with her. Thank you so much for sharing.
Made it today for dinner. Wow, fast and easy and tasted great. Husband went back for seconds. I tasted the gravy, it is really good and could be used without the sour cream as well for a change of pace.
Ny family really enjoyed this recipe. Got a pasta maker for my birthday. So this was the perfect recipe to go with my first go at homemade egg noodles. Both were a hit!
This dish, like many of her other recipes are wonderful!
The eggs noodles are not included in the recipe ingredients.
Hi Karen, this recipe is for the ground beef mixture. You can serve it over egg noodles as we advise in step 5 of the recipe, but it is delicious over other starches too like mashed potatoes, rice, or another pasta type. I hope that helps!
This is the first recipe that I made from you new cookbook. I loved it! My six year old daughter gave it two thumbs up. I also made the simple citrus breakfast cake from you new cookbook. It was super moist. My husband was a big fan of that recipe.
One of the best recipes I’ve ever tried! Super easy and delicious. This recipe is a definite keeper, and I’m going to make it again and again. Even my husband who doesn’t like mushrooms enjoyed this recipe. Thank you Holly!
Best recipe I’ve tried for Stroganoff and I am an experienced home cook who’s 73 years young. Thanks for sharing!
I have to agree. I’ve tried a few other stroganoff recipes and this one was the easiest and the most flavorful!
This made my day! Thank you Dorian.
don’t have enough sour cream – thinking of a bit of cream cheese?
Very easy to make. Tasty.
This had great flavor. I doubled it, but somehow managed to not get it thick enough. My family didn’t seem to mind though. This recipe is a keeper!