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A white casserole dish filled with creamy beef and mushroom pasta, topped with chopped parsley. The dish rests on a light blue and white striped cloth.

Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef

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This beef stroganoff with ground beef is a creamy, budget-friendly comfort meal that comes together in just 35 minutes. Made with simple pantry staples, it’s perfect for feeding a family or serving a crowd without breaking the bank.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword budget-friendly, creamy, one-pot, quick
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 226
Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup onion diced small
  • 1 pound mushrooms sliced thin
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper adjust to taste

Instructions

Cook The Noodles And Brown The Beef

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook until al dente, following the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until no pink remains.
    1 pound lean ground beef
  • Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for about 2 minutes until softened. Drain excess fat if needed.
    ½ cup onion, 2 garlic cloves
    Ground beef with diced onions is cooking in a black skillet on a white background.

Add Mushrooms And Sauté

  • Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, until softened and any liquid they release has evaporated.
    1 pound mushrooms
    A black skillet filled with cooked ground beef, chopped onions, and sliced raw mushrooms, set against a white background.

Thicken The Sauce

  • Sprinkle the flour over the beef and mushroom mixture. Stir well to coat everything evenly and prevent lumps.
    2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    A black skillet containing cooked ground beef, sliced mushrooms, and a mound of flour on top—perfect for starting a classic beef stroganoff with ground beef—set against a white background.

Simmer The Stroganoff Sauce

  • Pour in the beef broth, heavy cream, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine, then bring to a gentle simmer.
    1 cup beef broth, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    A black skillet on a white surface contains cooked ground beef with mushrooms in a creamy sauce. A metal spoon rests in the pan, partially submerged in the mixture.
  • Let the sauce cook for about 5 minutes, allowing it to thicken.

Finish With Sour Cream And Serve

  • Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sour cream until fully blended.
    ⅓ cup sour cream
    A black skillet contains a mixture of cooked ground meat and sliced mushrooms on one side, with uncooked pasta and a dollop of cream or sauce on the other. A metal spoon rests in the skillet.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
    ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Serve warm over the cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Tips for the Best Stroganoff
Use lean ground beef to avoid excess grease in the sauce. If using fattier beef, drain any excess fat after browning.
Don’t skip the flour! It helps thicken the sauce for a rich, creamy texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
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