This ground beef stroganoff is classic creamy comfort food with tender ground beef, onions, mushrooms, and sour cream. It will satisfy your taste buds and leave you feeling full.
This quick and easy comfort-food meal can be prepared in less than 30 minutes, making it doable on busy weeknights. For a complete meal suitable for company, I love to serve this dish with garlic knots and green bean bacon bundles.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
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- Ground beef: Use ground beef with a bit of fat. Fat gives the dish flavor. You can also substitute ground turkey, pork, or chicken.
- Butter: Salted or unsalted. If using salted butter, cut down on any added salt.
- Mushrooms: Both white button mushrooms and cremini mushrooms work well in this recipe. Heck, you can use some of each for more flavor.
- Seasonings: Dried thyme, fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Dill and mustard are other seasonings to try in moderation.
- Beef Broth: Preferably low-sodium.
- Sour cream: Use full-fat for flavor and texture.
How to Make Ground Beef Stroganoff
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- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Halfway through, add the butter, onions, and mushrooms. Continue cooking until the beef is cooked through and the mushrooms have browned.
- Reduce the heat to low, add the garlic, thyme, and parsley. Sprinkle the beef mixture with flour and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, and stir to combine. Simmer over low heat. Stir in the sour cream.
Preparation Tips
- If you have excess grease after browning the ground beef, drain it before proceeding with the rest of the recipe.
- I like to use Amish egg noodles, but any egg noodle will work. You can also serve it over mashed potatoes, angel hair pasta, or rice.
- Wait until serving time to combine with the egg noodles, as the noodles tend to soak up too much of the gravy and get mushy.
- If the stroganoff becomes too thick, thin it with ¼ cup of beef broth until it reaches the desired consistency.
Serving Suggestions
- Starch: Egg noodles, angel hair pasta, garlic mashed potatoes, Dutch oven bread, or crusty baguettes.
- Salad: Garden salad, three bean salad, or pear salad.
- Vegetables: Roasted parmesan asparagus or sauteed green beans.
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Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Family-friendly and frugal, this Ground Beef Stroganoff with fresh mushrooms, onions, and garlic in a rich, creamy sour cream sauce is an easy dinner recipe that is sure to please. Serve it over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 358kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 16 ounces white button or cremini mushrooms sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2½-3 cups low-sodium beef broth till desired consistency
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup sour cream room temperature
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley garnish
- cooked egg noodles optional
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once halfway browned, add the butter, onion, and mushrooms. Continue cooking until the beef is cooked through and the mushrooms are browned.
- Reduce the heat to low. Add garlic, thyme, and parsley. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Sprinkle with flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to combine. Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, stirring to combine.
- Simmer over low heat for 7-10 minutes. Stir in sour cream and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley or fresh thyme.
- Serve over cooked egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over medium-low heat or in the microwave at reduced power.
- To freeze, cool completely, then store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in a pan over medium-low heat or the microwave at reduced power.
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 436mg | Potassium: 1183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 4mg
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Tayler Davis
I made this stroganoff for dinner last night and it was delicious! I loved that it used ground beef! Less expensive than tenderloin or sirloin.
Beth Pierce
I understand. Right now every dollar counts!
Paula
Hearty and yummy comfort food at it’s finest!
Beth Pierce
I agree, Paula!
Justin
Love this recipe! So easy and tons of flavor. Served it over Amish egg noodles. It was a fabulous meal!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Justin! I am so glad that you like the stroganoff!
Chenee
This is the perfect recipe! I have an overabundance of ground beef at the moment so I made this for dinner last night. It was a huge hit.
Beth Pierce
So happy that everyone liked it, Chenee!
Peg
I am very allergic to mushrooms. Would it still be good if I eliminated those
Beth Pierce
Yes it would.
Cindy Brinks
The best stroganoff recipe I’ve had, and I’ve tried quite a few. Highly recommend this and no adjustments needed!
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Cindy! I am so glad that you like the stroganoff!
Shannon
I had a recipe similar and could not find it. Made yours tonight and it was delicious!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Shannon! So glad that you liked it!
Victoria
This was so yummy! Stroganoff has always been a big favorite of mine. I loved the creamy sauce with just a touch of mustard. It was perfect. All your recipes are amazing!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Victoria! That is very sweet of you and I am glad that you like my recipes!
Sonya S
This ground beef stroganoff recipe was delicious! I love how it’s a more affordable version of the classic beef stroganoff, yet still has all those wonderful flavours of mushrooms, onions, and garlic in a creamy sauce. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Sonya!
Ned B
This ground beef stroganoff is my new go to recipe for busy evenings. It is quick, delicious, and pretty inexpensie to make. Thanks for the recipe.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Ned!