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Ground Beef Stroganoff (The Ultimate 30-Minute Recipe)

This quick and easy Ground Beef Stroganoff recipe delivers a rich, creamy, and flavorful meal in under 30 minutes. A one-pan wonder perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Russian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1.5 lbs Lean Ground Beef 85/15 or 90/10 recommended
  • 1 Large Yellow Onion finely chopped
  • 8 oz Cremini Mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 cups Beef Broth low-sodium
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 cup Sour Cream full-fat, at room temperature
  • 12 oz Egg Noodles cooked, for serving
  • Salt and Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Wooden Spoon or Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess grease. Add the chopped onion and sliced mushrooms, cooking until softened (about 5-7 minutes). Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one more minute until fragrant.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir until combined. Cook for 1 minute. Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring constantly. Add the Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard, then bring to a simmer.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it cool slightly for a minute.
  4. Stir in the room temperature sour cream until smooth and fully incorporated. Be careful not to let the sauce boil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve the stroganoff immediately over hot cooked egg noodles and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Room Temperature Sour Cream: Using sour cream straight from the fridge can cause it to curdle when it hits the warm sauce. Let it sit out for 20-30 minutes before using.
Don't Over-Simmer: Once the sour cream is added, do not let the sauce boil. Serve immediately for the best creamy texture.