Savory ground beef, browned mushrooms, and egg noodles come together in a creamy sauce in about 30 minutes.
Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 20 minutes Total: 30 minutes Yield: 5 servings
Ingredients
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 pound 90% lean ground beef
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the egg noodles in salted water according to package directions until just tender. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking water, drain, and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook mushrooms in a single layer for 5 minutes until browned. Add onion and cook 3 minutes.
- Add ground beef and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until no pink remains and it reaches 160°F. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in garlic and paprika for 30 seconds, then sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually stir in broth, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until lightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Fold in noodles, loosening with reserved pasta water if needed. Finish with parsley.
Why this recipe works
Browning the mushrooms before adding the beef concentrates their flavor. Taking the skillet off the heat before adding sour cream keeps the sauce smooth.
Helpful tips
- Do not crowd the mushrooms; a wide skillet helps them brown.
- Use room-temperature sour cream to reduce the chance of curdling.
- Add reserved noodle water only as needed because the sauce loosens quickly.
Storage and reheating
Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently to 165°F with a splash of broth; avoid a hard boil after adding sour cream.
Food-safety note: Ground beef should reach 160°F, and leftovers should be reheated to 165°F.
Estimated nutrition
Per serving: 520 calories, 32 g protein, 53 g carbohydrates, and 21 g fat. Estimates vary by brands and portions.
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