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Close up view of the thick light brown gravy with browned ground beef crumbles and tender sliced cremini mushrooms.

The Ultimate Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe

This incredibly comforting ground beef stroganoff features heavily browned beef, tender cremini mushrooms, and a thick, creamy, light brown gravy over wide wavy egg noodles.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Russian
Calories: 580

Ingredients
  

Stroganoff Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For searing the beef
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms Sliced
  • 0.5 cup yellow onion Finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth High quality
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.5 cup full-fat sour cream Plus 2 tbsp extra for garnish
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley Minced, for garnish
  • 1 tsp kosher salt Plus more for pasta water
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet Stainless steel or cast-iron for optimal beef browning.
  • 1 Large pot For boiling the egg noodles.

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a rolling boil. Add your wide egg noodles and cook according to the package directions until tender but still wavy. Drain, toss with a splash of oil to prevent sticking, and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it into coarse crumbles, and season with salt and pepper. Let the beef sit undisturbed for 3-4 minutes to develop a heavily browned crust, then cook through and remove to a plate.
  3. Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter into the beef drippings. Add the sliced cremini mushrooms and diced onion, cooking until the mushrooms are tender and have slightly darker, caramelized edges.
  4. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  5. Simmer the liquid for 3-5 minutes until it reduces into a thick, creamy, light brown gravy. Return the browned beef to the skillet to absorb the flavors, then remove completely from the heat.
  6. Off the heat, gently stir in the sour cream until the sauce is velvety and glossy. Place a bed of the cooked egg noodles in a bowl and top with a generous ladle of the beef and mushroom gravy.
  7. Finish with a small dollop of bright white sour cream in the center and scatter vibrant green minced fresh parsley flakes over the top. Serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: Always remove the skillet from the heat before adding the sour cream to prevent curdling.
Tip 2: Do not stir the beef right away; letting it sit undisturbed yields the best caramelized flavor crust.