Description
Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff is a creamy, budget-friendly dinner made with hamburger, egg noodles, and a savory mushroom sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10)
3 tbsp unsalted butter
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1½ cups low-sodium beef broth
1 cup light sour cream
1 can fat-free cream of mushroom soup
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
Parsley, to taste
12 oz egg noodles (cooked per package directions)
Instructions
- Cook the noodles
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook them according to the package instructions until they’re al dente. - Brown the beef
Meanwhile, in a large skillet or cast iron pan set over medium heat, add the ground beef (and diced onions or mushrooms if you’re using them). Cook, breaking the meat apart with a spatula, until it’s browned and fully cooked with no pink remaining — about 5 to 7 minutes. - Make the roux / base
In the same skillet (wipe out bits if needed, leaving a little beef fond), melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk continuously until fully combined and smooth, making a light roux. - Add the broth & thicken
Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking vigorously to prevent lumps. Increase the heat to high and bring to a gentle boil. Let it cook for 2–3 minutes, whisking often, until the sauce thickens slightly. - Stir in soup & sour cream
Reduce heat to medium. Add the can of cream of mushroom soup, stirring until it’s thoroughly incorporated. Remove the pan from heat (or reduce to lowest), and let it cool for 1–2 minutes. Then gently stir in the light sour cream. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder (and paprika if desired). Taste and adjust seasoning. - Combine beef & simmer
Return the cooked ground beef (and any juices) to the pan. Stir well to coat all the beef in the creamy sauce. Let it simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes so flavors meld. - Add noodles & serve
Fold the drained egg noodles into the sauce and beef mixture. Stir until everything is well coated and heated through. Garnish with fresh parsley, if you like. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Easily double for leftovers or larger families.
Add fresh mushrooms or onions for more flavor.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 425
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 24g