Ground Beef Stroganoff
A creamy, comforting dish featuring ground beef, onions, mushrooms, and sour cream, served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 recommended) 80% lean, 20% fat for optimal flavor
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced Optional: can be omitted or replaced with other veggies
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour Can substitute with cornstarch for gluten-free option
- 2 cups beef broth Gluten-free if needed
- 1 cup sour cream Can substitute with full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Optional, for added flavor
- to taste salt and pepper
- 8 oz egg noodles Or serve with mashed potatoes
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef until it's no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the diced onions and cook until they are soft.
- Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they shrink and begin to brown.
- Add the minced garlic and let it sizzle for about a minute.
- Sprinkle flour (or cornstarch) over the mixture and stir to combine.
- Slowly pour in the beef broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a bubble and let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the sour cream until warmed, but do not let it boil.
- Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce to taste.
- Serve over cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Notes
This dish is freezer friendly. Make a double batch and freeze leftovers for a quick meal later.