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!
HOW DO YOU MAKE GROUND BEEF STROGANOFF
Beef stroganoff. 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!
WHAT DO YOU SERVE WITH 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.
Over the years, I’ve sort of tweaked and twisted this recipe. This really is a combination of a few recipes combined into one and I think the result is yummy, filling and it can all be made on the stovetop. You could probably have dinner on the table within 25 minutes.
all-purpose flour
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE BEEF STROGANOFF:
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.
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. Add ground beef back to mixture.
Originally posted: July 2011
Update and republished: April 2019
Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (about 1-2 cloves)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- salt and pepper, to taste
- egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- 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.
- 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, whisk and let it absorb butter.
- 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.
- 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.
- If it gets too thick, just add a tad more beef broth.
- Add ground beef back to mixture until reheated. Serve over egg noodles.
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Mary O says
Outstanding flavor! Even without onion and with low-sodium broth.
Olivia says
Has anyone succesfully used plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for this recipe? Interested to know because I already have the Greek yogurt in my fridge.
Caryn says
I substitute Fage’ greek yogurt for sour cream in everything. It is the best consistency and flavor similar to sour cream!
Josh D says
Love this great and simple version of a classic dish. It has joined my list of favorite, go-to recipes.
Shirley Walker says
Fabulous recipe measurements are on point. I hope my family enjoys the work put in. Then you know for sure that it was great!!!
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
Love hearing that Shirley!!
Sharon Baker says
I’ve made this recipe forever and basically the only difference is that I don’t add the sour cream until the end and also a Tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
Hi Sharon! Love the addition of Worcestershire. I will definitely try that. 🙂
Brenda Beary says
How would brown gravy mix and water compare instead of flour and beef broth?
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
I imagine it work. I suppose it depends on what sort of flavor you prefer. Let me know if you try it out! 🙂
Dawn says
This is a new dinner staple in our house! So easy and all four of us love it. That is rare!
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
Woo hoo! I totally understand that! It’s the same in my family – ha! Thanks SO much for coming back to review. I really appreciate it!!
Faith says
Told my roommate I was cooking tonight and have made this recipe multiple time in the past for other friends and family. Everyone has loved it so far. I serve mine over rice rather than noodles because I have a lot of friends with gluten sensitivity and it still tastes great!
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
Hi Faith! Thanks so much for taking the time to come back and leave feedback. It truly makes my day. Love, love hearing abut successes!!
john dykas says
This is a great recipe my family love this. I. have made this many times. I add fresh mushroom which everyone loves. Thank you.
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
Thank you so much John! Mushrooms are a definite must for all the mushroom lovers!! Thank you so much for coming back to comment!
Heather Sanders says
Really good. Have tried others that were similar & this is the best so far.
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
Yay!! I love hearing that Heather!! Thank you SO much!!
Kaitlin says
Made this a few nights ago, it was so so good! The sour cream, minced garlic, and cream of mushroom go so well together. It was a hit at our house!
Brandie @ The Country Cook says
Woo hoo!! So thrilled to hear that Kaitlin!