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Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Name: Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1/2 cup diced yellow onion; 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1-2 cloves); 3 Tablespoons salted butter; 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups beef broth; 1 cup sour cream; 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup; Salt and pepper, to taste; Cooked egg noodles (optional)

ByHarry Bern December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

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Introduction

This Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff is a comforting and creamy dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Made with simple ingredients and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s a hearty meal the whole family will love.

The image shows a white plate with wavy egg noodles forming the base layer, light yellow in color and soft in texture, covering the whole plate. On top is a creamy sauce mixed with browned ground meat and translucent cooked onions, spread evenly over the noodles. A fork is lifting a bite of noodles and sauce, showing the sauce's thick and creamy texture clinging to the noodles. Small bits of green herbs are scattered on the sauce for garnish. The background is a white marbled surface with some green herbs out of focus behind the plate. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1-2 cloves)
3 Tablespoons salted butter
3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup sour cream
10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooked egg noodles (for serving, optional)

Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef along with the diced onion and minced garlic until the beef is thoroughly cooked and crumbled.
Step 2: Drain the ground beef to remove excess grease. Return the pan to the stove over medium heat — do not add the beef back yet. Melt the salted butter in the pan.
Step 3: Add the flour to the melted butter and whisk continuously to absorb the butter and form a roux.
Step 4: Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Step 5: Reduce heat to medium and whisk in the sour cream and cream of mushroom soup until fully combined.
Step 6: Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more beef broth to reach desired consistency.
Step 7: Return the cooked ground beef to the sauce and heat through.
Step 8: Serve the stroganoff over cooked egg noodles and enjoy.

Tips & Variations

Use sour cream at room temperature to prevent curdling when mixing it into the hot sauce.
For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the sauce.
Swap the ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Stir in sautéed mushrooms or fresh herbs like parsley for added texture and freshness.

Storage

Store any leftover stroganoff in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or water if needed to loosen the sauce.

How to Serve

A white plate with a black rim holds a dish of wide yellow egg noodles spread out as the base layer, soft and curly in texture. On top is a thick layer of creamy, pale beige ground meat sauce with visible small chunks of browned meat and bits of onion, coated in a smooth white sauce. Sprinkled green herbs are scattered across the top, adding color. A woman's hand is holding a silver spoon, stirring into the noodles and sauce from the right side of the image. The background is a white marbled texture with some blurred green herbs behind the plate. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend or cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Be sure to use gluten-free beef broth and cream of mushroom soup as well.

Can I freeze the leftover stroganoff?

You can freeze the dish, but the sour cream may separate upon thawing. To minimize this, stir well when reheating. Freeze in airtight containers for up to 2 months.