Ground Beef Stroganoff (+Video)

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This is the best Ground Beef Stroganoff. It's a flavor-filled creamy hamburger gravy that is best served over egg noodles. Budget friendly, family friendly!

ALSO KNOWN HAS HAMBURGER STROGANOFF

Beef stroganoff is definitely a comfort food dish. For me, it's up on the list near fried chicken and okra. I love the humble roots of stroganoff. It isn't pretentious, it uses simple ingredients and it is a cheap dish that can easily feed your entire family. Just some ground beef, seasonings, an easy gravy mix and boom - dinner is served!

ground beef stroganoff shown served on a round white plate with a fork holding up a small serving.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What do you serve with ground beef stroganoff?

I always serve ground beef stroganoff on top of egg noodles. Then I like to have a nice vegetable side dish like some Maple Glazed Carrots, or Italian Green Beans.

What can you use instead of sour cream in beef stroganoff?

You can substitute with plain Greek yogurt. Or you can leave it out if you really don't like the taste. In this recipe I use cream of mushroom soup so it is plenty creamy without the sour cream.

Which ground beef is best for stroganoff?

You want to use one that has some fat. That's where you get good flavor. So I generally use an 85/15 ground beef. You don't need anything fancy here. Use what is within your budget.

How can I add flavor to beef stroganoff?

Garlic! Garlic and onion will add so much flavor to any stroganoff recipe. Plus, taste it as you go to make sure you have added plenty of salt and pepper. I find I usually find it needs a bit more pepper. Also, if you enjoy mushrooms, try adding some cooked (or caned) sliced mushrooms to this dish.

How do I store leftovers?

Leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I don't recommend freezing as sometimes the creamier ingredients tend to separate when you go to reheat it.

a plate of egg noodles topped with hamburger stroganoff with text on the photo that say "Ground Beef Stroganoff".

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

ground beef
onion
garlic
salted butter
all-purpose flour
beef broth
sour cream
cream of mushroom (or chicken) soup
salt and pepper
egg noodles

egg noodles, ground beef, garlic, cream of mushroom soup, milk, beef broth, sour cream, butter, salt and pepper

HOW TO MAKE GROUND BEEF STROGANOFF:

Bring a pot of water to boil and begin to cook egg noodles according to package directions. In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown ground beef along with the onions and garlic until thoroughly cooked. I like to leave chunks of ground beef and not break it up too small.

browning and crumbling ground beef in a large skillet.

Drain ground beef to remove excess grease from pan. Put pan back on stove over medium heat (don't add the ground beef back in yet.) Add butter to pan and let it melt.

Then add flour to pan, stir and let it absorb butter.

adding flour to melted better to make a roux in a skillet.

Now add beef broth and whisk vigorously to remove any lumps, turning the heat up to high, bringing it to a boil for 2-3 minutes until you see it thicken slightly.

beef broth added to roux, heat turned to high to thicken in a skillet with a spoon.

Bring temperature down to medium and whisk in sour cream and cream of mushroom soup. Stir until mixture is thoroughly incorporated. Add salt & pepper. Keep tasting mixture until it is seasoned the way you like. I probably use a good teaspoon and half or more of salt and pepper. If it gets too thick on you, just add a tad more beef broth.