This Ground Beef Stroganoff is budget-friendly, family-friendly and is ready in just 30 minutes. Consider doubling the recipe, because everyone always has seconds!
Author:Jill Machovsky
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner, Lunch
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:American
Ingredients
Scale
6 ounces Egg Noodles
1 pound Ground Beef
¼ cup Butter
¼ cup Flour
1 cup Beef Broth
1 ¼ cup Milk
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Onion Powder
1 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
¼ cup Sour Cream
Instructions
Bring a pot of water to boil and cook noodles according to package directions. Once cooked, set aside for later.
While the noodles are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until all the pink is gone and the beef is fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to a plate. Set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually pour the beef broth into the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Slowly whisk in the milk, continuing to stir over medium heat until the sauce thickens again, about 5-7 minutes. The sauce should be smooth and creamy.
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt, ensuring the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
Reduce the heat to low. Add the cooked egg noodles and browned ground beef to the skillet, stirring until everything is well combined and heated through.
Gently stir in the sour cream, mixing until fully incorporated into the sauce. The sour cream will add a rich, tangy flavor to the dish.
Serve the dish hot, paired with your favorite vegetable or a slice of garlic toast for a complete meal.
Notes
Pasta: Any pasta will work with this recipe, but do not use more than 6 ounces, or there will not be enough liquid to coat the noodles. My preference is wide egg noodles.
DOUBLE THE RECIPE – My number one tip is to double the recipe. It rewarms well, and everyone asks for seconds!
Storage: Once the ground beef stroganoff is at room temperature, store it in an airtight container for 3-4 days. Reheat the next day in the microwave in 30-second increments until this easy dinner recipe is warmed through.