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Ground Beef Stroganoff

January 20, 2021 by Erin@BottomLeftoftheMitten 8 Comments

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Ground beef stroganoff is easy homemade comfort food that will please the whole family.

There isn’t anything better than having a recipe for an easy meal that will save you time getting dinner on the table, but one that the whole family will love too. I think that this ground beef stroganoff is just that meal.

a pan with Ground Beef Stroganoff in it with a wooden spoon scooping into it
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overhead shot of ground beef stroganoff in a pan and on a plate with sliced bread and a napkin and fork next to it

I make this ground beef stroganoff with cream cheese in addition to the sour cream. It adds another level of smooth creaminess.

Ingredient

These creamy ground beef noodles have-

  • Wide egg noodles, cooked until tender. Any type of egg noodle works in this recipe like wide, medium, Amish, or Kluski.
  • Cooked ground beef. I used 90/10 so there is less grease to drain from the pan.
  • Sliced mushrooms and chopped onions.
  • Seasonings like rosemary, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Flour and beef broth to thicken the gravy. This turns into a thick beef gravy.
  • Cream cheese and sour cream. Makes it super creamy

How to make easy stroganoff step-by-step

Start by cooking the egg noodles according to package directions.

Brown the ground beef in a pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Remove from the heat and strain the beef in a strainer over a bowl, and set aside.

In a mid-sized pan, sauté the sliced mushrooms and chopped onions in 2 Tbs butter until the mushrooms and onions have softened, around 5 minutes. Add the spices: rosemary, thyme, and paprika.

mushrooms and onions sautéed in a pan with a wooden spoon

Sprinkle 1 Tbs of flour over the mushrooms and onions then stir everything to combine.

To the pan, add 1 cup of beef broth. Let the broth thicken up by simmering for 2-3 minutes.

collage image for making sauce for stroganoff on the stovetop

Turn the heat off and add to the broth the cream cheese. Stir to combine until cream cheese had completely melted.

To the pan add the drained noodles and ground beef.

Finally, add the sour cream. This gives it a creamy taste.

FAQ’s

Can you freeze beef stroganoff?

No, this contains egg noodles and a dairy-based sauce, these ingredients do not freeze well.

Should you drain ground beef?

If it is less than a 90/10 ground beef mixture, drain the beef. This leaves less grease in the dish that you are making.

Tips & Variations

  • Make sure to cook the egg noodles and ground beef before assembling this dish because it will not cook enough in the gravy.
  • Want to use homemade egg noodles? Try this recipe for homemade egg noodles from The Salted Pepper.

Storage

Add leftovers to a covered container and refrigerate. Eat within 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop. If using the stovetop add it to a pan with 1/4 cup of milk or water.

It is not recommended to freeze this recipe because it contains pasta and dairy ingredients.

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  • loaded chili cheese fries on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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  • large pan with ground beef chili with medium shells and cheese with a napkin next to it.
    Chili Beef and Shells

Add additional salt and pepper to taste. And here you are……

collage image of ground beef stroganoff in a dish with a fork twirling the noodles with descriptive text

From our home in the Bottom Left of the Mitten to yours ~ Enjoy!

a pan with Ground Beef Stroganoff in it with a wooden spoon scooping into it

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Ground beef stroganoff is easy comfort food that will please the whole family with noodles, ground beef, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce.
4.72 from 7 votes
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Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Russian
Keyword: beef stroganoff, ground beef stroganofff
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 ounces wide egg noodles cooked according to package directions and drained
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Start by cooking the egg noodles according to package directions.
  • Brown the ground beef in a pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Remove from the heat and strain the beef in a strainer over a bowl, and set aside.
  • In a mid-sized pan, sauté the sliced mushrooms and chopped onions in 2 Tbs butter until the mushrooms and onions have softened, around 5 minutes. Add the spices: rosemary, thyme, and paprika.
  • Sprinkle 1 Tbs of flour over the mushrooms and onions then stir everything to combine.
  • To the pan, add 1 cup of beef broth. Let the broth thicken up by simmering for 2-3 minutes.
  • Turn the heat off and add to the broth the cream cheese. Stir to combine until cream cheese had completely melted.
  • To the pan add the drained noodles and ground beef.
  • Add the sour cream. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

Notes

Tips for making this recipe:

  • Make sure to cook the egg noodles and ground beef before assembling this dish because it will not cook enough in the gravy.
  • To store: add leftovers to a covered container and refrigerate. Eat within 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or stovetop. If using the stovetop add it to a pan with 1/4 cup of milk or water.
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Last Updated on June 16, 2023 by Erin@BottomLeftoftheMitten

Filed Under: Mitten Meals

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Comments

  1. Lori Bosworth

    January 22, 2021 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    This beef stroganoff looks super delicious!

    Reply
    • Erin@BottomLeftoftheMitten

      January 22, 2021 at 5:35 pm

      Thank you so much, Lori!

      Reply
      • Susan

        September 12, 2021 at 1:46 pm

        Good

        Reply
        • Erin@BottomLeftoftheMitten

          September 12, 2021 at 2:24 pm

          Thank you, Susan. I’m happy you enjoyed it.

          Reply
  2. Sharie

    January 10, 2022 at 5:20 pm

    4 stars
    I just made this, and it was easy and very good! My question is in the list of ingredients, you have listed 2 tablespoons butter and flour. In the directions I only see using 1 tablespoon of each. I used 2 tablespoons flour and it was super thick, so I ended up adding more broth (No complaints, more sauce is never a problem). ?

    Reply
    • Erin@BottomLeftoftheMitten

      January 10, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      Thank you so much for pointing out the discrepancy. Yes, it is 2 tablespoons butter and 1 tablespoon flour. I have updated the recipe to reflect that. Thank you again!

      Reply
      • Robert Fedor

        April 20, 2023 at 5:19 pm

        This looks delicious, I shall try it tonight.

        Reply
        • Erin@BottomLeftoftheMitten

          April 21, 2023 at 5:42 pm

          Thank you, I hope you enjoy it!

          Reply

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