Description
This Ground Beef Stroganoff is a hearty, comforting dish that combines tender egg noodles with a creamy mushroom and sour cream sauce, enriched by savory browned ground beef and aromatic spices. Ready in just 30 minutes, it's a perfect weeknight meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz Egg Noodles (for serving)
- 1 Pound Ground Beef
- 1/2 Cup Onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
- 3 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 1 1/4 Cups Beef Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
- Fresh Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook egg noodles: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef and onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, chopped onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, dried parsley flakes, onion powder, and thyme. Cook until the beef is thoroughly browned and onions are softened, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease and transfer the beef mixture to a bowl.
- Cook mushrooms in butter: Return the skillet to medium heat and add butter. Once melted, add the sliced cremini mushrooms and cook until browned and tender, about 5 minutes.
- Create the roux and sauce base: Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms, whisking constantly to absorb the butter, and cook for about 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce: Slowly whisk in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, increasing heat to high. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Incorporate sour cream: Reduce heat to medium and whisk in the sour cream until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If the sauce becomes too thick, add additional beef broth a little at a time to reach desired consistency.
- Combine beef and sauce: Add the browned ground beef back into the sauce and stir to combine. Heat through until the mixture is evenly warmed.
- Serve: Spoon the stroganoff sauce over the cooked egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure to drain excess grease from the browned ground beef to avoid a greasy sauce.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, cook it slightly longer before adding sour cream.
- Use fresh herbs if available to enhance flavor, but dried herbs work well too.
- For a lighter version, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt, but add it off the heat to prevent curdling.
- To make this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free flour or cornstarch as a thickener and gluten-free noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
