Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff (The Perfect 30-Minute Meal!)
This easy Ground Beef Stroganoff recipe is the ultimate comfort food solution for busy weeknights. It takes all the creamy, nostalgic flavors of traditional beef stroganoff and makes them accessible in about 30 minutes, using just one pan. We’re swapping pricey cuts of steak for affordable ground beef, simmering it all in a luscious sour cream and mushroom sauce.
- Total Time30 minutes
- Yield4 Servings 1x
Ingredients
- lb. Lean Ground Beef
- tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- Small Onion, chopped
- ounces White Button or Cremini Mushrooms, sliced
- Garlic Cloves, minced
- teaspoon Dried Thyme
- teaspoon Dried Parsley
- tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- - cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
- tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- cup Full-Fat Sour Cream, room temperature
- To taste Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
- Optional: Fresh Parsley, for garnish
- For serving: Cooked Egg Noodles or Mashed Potatoes
Instructions
- Brown Beef and Vegetables: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. When halfway browned, add the butter, onion, and mushrooms. Cook until the beef is cooked through and the mushrooms are browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Build the Sauce Base: Reduce heat to low. Add the minced garlic, thyme, and dried parsley and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Simmer to Thicken: Slowly pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, stirring to combine and scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a simmer and let it bubble gently for 7-10 minutes, allowing it to thicken.
- Finish with Sour Cream: Stir in the room temperature sour cream and cook for 1-2 more minutes until heated through. Do not let the sauce boil after this step. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For a Creamy, Smooth Sauce: Using room temperature sour cream and stirring it in over low heat is the secret to preventing it from curdling.
- “Toast” the Flour: Cooking the flour for a minute before adding liquids is a crucial step that removes any raw, pasty flavor and helps create a rich, smooth sauce.
- Control the Consistency: You can control the final thickness of your stroganoff by how much broth you use. Start with 2 ½ cups and add a bit more if you prefer a thinner sauce.
- Drain If Needed: If your ground beef is not lean, be sure to drain any excess grease from the pan after browning to prevent an oily final product.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Dinner, One-Pan Meal
- Method: Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. ¼ of recipe)
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13.5g
- Trans Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
