Description
This Ground Beef Stroganoff recipe is a creamy, comforting dish made with lean ground beef, mushrooms, and a rich sour cream sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner served over noodles, rice, or potatoes.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 1 lb mushrooms, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat and Brown Beef: Heat olive oil in a heavy, deep pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and use a spatula to break it into tiny pieces. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onions become translucent and golden brown.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the mushrooms soften and any released juices evaporate.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir thoroughly to incorporate and eliminate lumps.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the beef broth and heavy whipping cream, then add Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 5 minutes to thicken.
- Finish with Sour Cream: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the sour cream until fully combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve the stroganoff hot over noodles, rice, or potatoes.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, ensure you simmer long enough to reduce liquid after adding broth and cream.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease in the dish.
- Feel free to substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and lower fat content.
- This dish pairs excellently with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American