Ground Beef Stroganoff is the full-of-flavor comfort food dish that comes together quickly, needs minimal cleanup, and tastes amazing! Fall is upon us and it’s about time for those warm, cozy meals that just hit right this time of year.
This ground beef stroganoff is just such a cozy meal. Ground beef, onions, and mushrooms make up the base for a lovely, savory sauce. Classic egg noodles cook in the same pot – because no one needs extra dirty dishes. Ever. A healthy dollop of sour cream at the end ties everything together and gives this dish its quintessential tang.
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stroganoff ingredients
- Ground Beef
- Butter
- Mushrooms
- Onion
- Garlic
- Thyme, dried or fresh
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Dijon Mustard
- Beef Broth
- Kosher Salt
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- Egg Noodles
- Sour Cream
how to make ground beef stroganoff
This Ground Beef Stroganoff is gonna be your new favorite when you want something easy, quick, and truly comforting. Not only that, but this recipe requires ingredients that you probably have in your kitchen right now. Hold on to your apron and let’s talk about the process. This is gonna go fast!
To start, in a large braiser or heavy-bottomed dutch oven, over medium-high heat, sauté the onions and mushrooms for a few minutes. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, to taste. Once the beef is cooked through, add the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, and thyme, Stir to combine. Taste test the mixture at this point to check for salt and pepper. Add more if you would like.
Add the egg noodles and broth, simmering until the noodles are cooked to just al dente. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. That’s it!
Serve it with a light side salad or a simple veggie dish like roasted brussels sprouts. Or, if you’re like me, shovel it into your mouth straight from the pot!
To roux or not to roux
Many beef stroganoff recipes include instruction for a roux, or a fat/flour mixture used to thicken a sauce. Because we are cooking the egg noodles in the same pot as the ground beef and mushrooms, there is no need to do a roux. The starches from the egg noodles will thicken the sauce. One less step and one less pot!
frequently asked questions
All you need to do to make this beef stroganoff gluten-free is swap out the noodles. Gluten-free egg noodles are widely available.
Absolutely! This recipe would be perfect for spaghetti squash noodles or zucchini noodles. If using these substitutes, just cut the broth amount in half.
If egg noodles aren’t your thing, potatoes, polenta, or rice would be a lovely bed for the beef stroganoff sauce. Simply reduce the broth in this recipe by about half and serve over the top of your start of choice.
For the dairy-conscious peeps, the only part of this recipe you would need to substitute is the sour cream. Unsweetened coconut cream would be my suggestion. Add a little squeeze of lemon juice for the tang. Otherwise, you could just skip it all together and still have a wonderful dish!
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Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 1-1½ lbs ground beef
- 1 med onion, diced
- 8-10 oz mushrooms, thick sliced use your favorite mushroom
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme 2 tsp if using dried thyme
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 cup sour cream measure this with your heart
- kosher salt, to taste
- fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 16 oz pkg egg noodles
- 5 cups beef broth
Instructions
- To start, in a large braiser or heavy-bottomed dutch, oven over medium-high heat, sauté the onions and mushrooms in butter for a few minutes.
- Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Once the beef if cooked through, add the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, and thyme. Stir to combine. Check for salt and pepper. Add more if you like.
- Add the egg noodles and broth, simmering and stirring often, until the noodles are cooked to just al dente. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
- Enjoy!
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–Rufus
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