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Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Creamy, comforting ground beef stroganoff with mushrooms and tender egg noodles. A weeknight favorite ready in about 35 minutes.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz wide egg noodles or your favorite pasta
  • 1.25 lb ground beef 85–90% lean
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1.25 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 10 oz sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 2.5 tsp minced garlic
  • 0.5 tsp paprika smoked or sweet
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1.5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.75 cup sour cream full-fat for best texture
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the noodles.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a wide skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Brown the ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks, until no pink remains. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate.
  • Melt the remaining butter in the same skillet. Sauté onion and mushrooms until they release liquid and turn golden, 6–8 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and paprika. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle flour over the vegetables. Stir and cook 1 minute to remove the raw taste.
  • Whisk in beef broth gradually. Add Worcestershire and Dijon. Simmer, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly, 3–4 minutes.
  • Return the browned beef and any juices to the pan. Reduce heat and gently simmer 3–4 minutes to meld flavors.
  • Cook the noodles until al dente. Drain well.
  • Take the skillet off heat. Stir in the sour cream until smooth. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss the noodles with the sauce or serve the sauce spooned over noodles. Finish with parsley.

Notes

Variation: Add a splash of dry white wine or sherry after sautéing the mushrooms, letting it cook off before adding broth. For a lighter version, swap half the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt and stir it in off heat. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice instead of noodles for a cozy twist.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently over low heat, thinning with a splash of broth if needed.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.