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!
GROUND BEEF STROGANOFF RECIPE
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.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- egg noodles
- ground beef
- onion
- garlic
- salted butter
- all-purpose flour
- beef broth
- sour cream
- cream of mushroom (or chicken) soup
- salt & 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.
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.
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. Stir and then allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
Serve over egg noodles.
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GROUND BEEF STROGANOFF
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced (about 1-2 cloves)
- 3 tablespoon butter
- 3 tablespoon flour
- 1 ½ 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 the pan and allow it to 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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Originally posted: July 2011
Update and republished: April 2019
Lisa
Wow! Perfect dinner for a rainy night and so quick. This will be added to my go-to dinners list!
Linda Cees
I made this for supper today and we really loved it. It’s a simple recipe with ingredients most of us have on hand. I will definitely make it again Thanks for sharing.
Steve
I made this exactly like the recipe. It was perfect. I'll make it the same next time
Joanne
Just made this……Ii now is in my repertoire of comfort food from my Midwest childhood. Thank you so very much for posting. I live alone and am 70 years old with lots of spunk…. I am going to freeze individual portions for The times I just want to mellow in my wonderful child hood!!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I really love hearing that Joanne! And I love your spunk too! 😉
Anthony
I have to try this
Liz
I doubled the recipe and added 1 envelope of Lipton’s beefy onion soup mix which gave it more of a beefy flavor. Amazing recipe.
Rick
Excellent recipe - we loved it! After adding the flour for the roux, I cooked it until it started browning as that adds some delicious flavor and might help those who thought that this recipe needed something more for favor. Other than that I followed the recipe as-written and everyone loved it. It's so similar to what my mother would make growing up that eating it was just like being at home when I was a kid for a good family meal.
s.yasalonis
Campbells beefy mushroom is a stock item in my pantry. Hard to find in the stores since covid hit. I now buy by the case thru amazon, same price, delivered too. They also make a chicken mushroom that is great as well. ( pre cook your lightly seasoned chicken, wisk in pan drippings to the soup with some chicken broth)Worcestershire, garlic, onion, parsley, a splash of soy sauce, alittle kitchen bouquet really balance out this stroganoff sauce.. Secret ingredient is just a very small amount of bay leave powder. If the sauce is too thin add in alittle instant mashed potatoe flakes. Too thick add some beef broth.
Both these soups are great gravy stretchers. I feed 6-7 adults and a 4 yr old, plus fall ins each night and love it. Thank God i'm retired.
Polish grandma from Pa.
Jenn
I am so excited to try this recipe tonight! Looks like comfort food deliciousness! I’m curious if when done cooking the hamburger if it’s okay to leave some of the grease in the pan for flavor? Or should the pan be thoroughly cleaned and no grease remaining before starting the sauce? Thank you so much!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Absolutely you can!
Betty
It's good. Just needs a little more flavor. I'll figure it out.
jeff ruffing
Delicious!!! Thank you for sharing
Donna
excellent, quick and easy too!
Norma
This was so simple to make and delicious, my son is a picky eater but this he loved . Thank you.
Christy Caasi
Love your recipe! Even the kids love this! I follow all directions & throw a little sliver of cream cheese at the end. This is 100% comfort food!!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I absolutely love hearing when a recipe is a hit with the kiddos! Thanks so much Christy!!
Catina
This was the first time making it and it was a success! Everyone loved it! It’s extremely easy to make with simple ingredients that most already have on hand. I’ll be making this again! Thank you for such a delicious and easy recipe!
Kimberly
I don’t have sour cream, what can I sub or will it be ok if I skip it
Brandie @ The Country Cook
You could use plain Greek yogurt. You could technically skip it but you won't have that same rich creaminess but it will work. 🙂
gabbygirl325
We love this recipe!
Just a quick question, what is the serving size for the nutrition facts?
Thanks!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Gabby, in general it will be about a cup. However, I will just say that if you need nutritional information because of health concerns or dietary restrictions, I ALWAYS recommend you use your own trusted nutritional calculator. What is shown here is just for general informational purposes only. 🙂
Sherri Davis
I loved it I will be saving this one for future reference...thank you Brandie!!
Christine Maziuk
BEST beef stroganoff I've had! Hubby and I LOVED it! This recipe is absolutely comfort food at its finest.
Lori
Made this last night; basic ingredients, easy to follow instructions, I was not in the kitchen for hours,and the family loved it.
Winner!!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
This always makes me so happy to hear!! Thank you Lori!
Mary
So good and easy. Loved it. Thank you for this one. Everyone cleaned their plates!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
This makes me so happy to hear! Thank you!
Karen
I added fresh sliced mushrooms which I cooked with ground beef and onion mixture. This was delicious.
Kristin
This is exactly what I was looking for! TERRIFIC!
PS: I’ve owned several restaurants, gourmet markets and bakeries - and I can vouch for the fact that celebrity chefs’ staff “use” aka steal recipes created by non-celebrity chefs 😉
Sassy
Love love love this recipe! We make it super often. Added chopped mushrooms. Serve with a side of green beans and garlic bread. Kid approved in my house!
Sylvia Impson
Fantastic recipe !!! A very quick good meal !!! Oh and didn't have sour cream substitute for buttermilk ...
Kara
This recipe is always a hit in our home! On colder days when you need some warm stick to your ribs dinner we put over homemade mashed potatoes so delicious!!!
Boop
Awesome! This is the kind of recipe I like, easy & quick & very delicious!
Legal Begal
You plagiarized Paula Deen's beef stroganoff recipe.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
What kind of name is legal begal? LOL. Honey, you better get out of here with that mess. I don't take kindly to being accused of stealing. First of all, my recipe was first published on this site in 2011. Her recipe wasn't published until 2015. Have you ever thought that those celebrity cooks don't invent every single recipe? That they and their staff steal from OUR recipes without OUR permission? No, you didn't, but that is what they do. All the time. You really think Paula Deen is in her kitchen making up those thousands of recipes she pumps out on her shows and her magazines and on her website? No, she has staff that does that for her and that staff often steal those recipes from long time established bloggers like myself where the recipe has a 5 star rating. Don't even get my started on the thieves over at Rachel Rays. But I am not the celebrity cook so you assume it was me stealing from her and you would be dead wrong sister.
So your problem is with Paula Deen and her team of recipe thieves. And next time, use your real name if you are going to accuse someone of something as serious as that. Don't hide behind a stupid made up name like a coward.
Heather
Perfect response!! Great recipe as well!
Rita Yee
Nicely said! And guess what? If I swap out ONE ingredient for another, it becomes MY custom recipe. People are such babies! I can assure you that there are 1,000 versions of this recipe, or similar, online. I wonder if "Legal Begal" is going to police all of them? *insert eye roll here
Brandie @ The Country Cook
LOL - thank you Rita! You are exactly right. Honestly, the way the internet and social media are these days, some folks like to think they're "know-it-alls" about everything. This is my website. I own it, run it, write up all the recipes, take all the photos and pay money to keep it up and running so I won't tolerate that kind of talk in my house!
Billy Henson
I agree, great response. Loved YOUR .recipe
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thanks so much Billy!
Ray ray
I never do reviews but she made me after reading that!!!! Lol
Best stroganoff recipe I have ever tried!! Thank you for posting YOUR recipe @brandie
Jess
Substituted sausage for ground beef, plain greek yogurt for sour cream, and cream of celery for cream of mushroom and it was delicious. But then I am not a picky eater and that’s what I had on hand.
Uknowkm
This was so good! i used a homemade cream of mushroom soup i found from someone in this it. & its became a hit in my household. My husband he will not be eating anymore box stroganoff.
Becca
It was great but harder than I thought 10 stars
LindaCee
Love this recipe! I’ve tried several recipes during the pandemic since I’ve had some free time and they were just so so. Your recipe is delicious and uses basic pantry items a winner in my book. I bet the sauce would be great over frozen meatballs heated in the crockpot and served as an appetizer.
Kelly Osterling
I had already started cooking the beef and only had chicken stock - so I used a can of beef consume instead that on hand. SO good - my family gobbled it up! Have you ever done it with less butter? always trying to find other ways to cut calories.
Kailey Baker
I've made this recipe twice now and it's great! So easy for weeknight dinners, I can tweak the spices as needed, and easy to put together with pantry staples. I always use ground turkey because I rarely have beef on hand and it tastes just as good.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
That is so awesome to hear Kailey!! Thanks so very much!
Sheena Sager
Delicious! Is the nutritional info for the entire recipe or per serving?
Ashley
Amazing! Even my picky 12 yr old son loved it!
Boop
Delicious, easy and quick! It was a hit! thanks for sharing
Alec
54 years old and have never cooked anything more than a hot dog over the burner. This was the first meal ever and it came out pretty darn good. Thanks for putting the recipe on here and making it easy to follow.
Becky
I made this exactly the way the recipe is written. As suggested, added a bit more beef broth to thin the stroganoff gravy a little more. It’s delicious. This will be a go-to on my quick and easy dinner list!
Pam Sylvia
Very good quick meal. Everyone went back for seconds
Karen Stuck
This was the best recipe ever! My husband loved it and it was so easy. I will make it again.
Pattie Calmon
Excellent I added 2 packages of fresh mushrooms cooked in butter
Diana
It was delicious and easy. The only thing I changed was using cream of Beefy Mushroom Soup.
Kirsten Eriksen
Does stroganoff freeze well?
Jen
Five stars because it LOOKS amazing.. seriously people, if you have not tried this recipe do not rate it! I however have tasted it and it’s friggin delicious. 🙂
Doreen
Tasty, I added fresh sliced mushrooms for more flavor and a splash of Worcestershire sauce!
Justin Tucker
Quick and flavorful dish for the whole family.
Ashley Ellis
Turned out great. We used stew meat instead of ground beef, cream of chicken soup and a little extra beef base to give that beefy flavor. Super simple and tastes great
Angela K
Very cheap, easy, and deliciously satisfying meal that can feed a hungry family on a budget.
Nancy Oliver
can this be made in our insta pot?
Rebekah
Been wanting to make beef stroganoff for so long because I grew up absolutely loving hamburger helper’s version and wanted to make one myself. This is probably the best thing I’ve ever made. I used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and whole wheat egg noodles. It came out PERFECT!!!!!! More than I could’ve hoped for. Wow!!
Aunt Jan
I made it easier but just as delicious. Mushroom soup is an advantage because it has already combined ingredients to make a cream sauce/gravy. No need to brown flour in butter which can be tricky. I just used more soup--a family size can of mushroom soup (24 oz) and left out the gravy step. I did not add beef broth, and it was just as tasty. If it is too thick, add tablespoons of water until it is the desired consistency. I used good, thick egg noodles. Add the sour cream last to the sauce, after everything else is boiling hot. Warm it up and pour over the noodles. Mmmmmm!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I absolutely love your tweaks! It all sounds amazing!! Thank you so much Aunt Jan!
Rebecca
This was the easiest and the best recipe for stroganoff I've ever used. This will be my go to from now on. The only thing I did differently was I added a teaspoon of paprika at the end. It was fabulous!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thank you so much Rebecca! I really appreciate you coming back and taking the time to leave a comment & review!
Joyce Wood
very good and very easy to prepare and really only takes 30 minutes
Mariah
Took a whack at this recipe for my first time ever making beef stroganoff. Amazing!! I’m so happy with how it came out. The sauce is so creamy and thick. Definitely a favorite.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I am so happy you took a chance with this recipe! Thank you!
Scott
Love this recipe. I made only one change second time I made it. Both ways were good. I added a tablespoon of tomato paste. Gives it a little sour zing. Also I love using leftovers to make hat I called the grilled Putin. It’s a grilled cheese sandwich with the leftover stroganoff sauce added between the cheese. Comes out really good.
Nicole
My nephews, fiance and I really enjoy your recipe. They're always excited when I say I'm going to make it.
Crissy
This was really delicious! Our family loved it, thanks for the recipe!
Amanda
If I could give more than five stars I would! This is the BEST stroganoff recipe I’ve found! I have saved this recipe for my picky eaters!! Yum yum!!!
Morgan
Best recipe I have made for Stroganoff EVER!! Followed recipe as written. Topped with fresh diced curled parsley just prior to serving. My family of 5 demolished! My search is over!
Marlene Patterson
Excellent Recipe. Even though my husband does not like sour cream, even he liked this recipe. Have made this twice, and tagged this recipe as a favorite. So easy to make too.
Terry Olberding
Very good. I added a box of mushrooms to the browning mixture, and also added dill seed and paprika.
Buffy
Pretty good base recipe but IMHO Worcestershire sauce is mandatory and fresh mushrooms sautéed in butter is far better than mushroom soup. My Oma probably wouldn’t like that I used chop meat as opposed to painfully thin sliced beef but... I’m sorry and God rest her soul.
Robin
Really good! Easy. I added a little more garlic and some cream cheese.
Beefsteak
I am from Vietnam, I am happy to read the information at your website.Thanks for some truly great recipes.
Brenon
Just made this for dinner.. I didn’t change anything except using dried minced onion, it was FANTASTIC. My husband said it was the best stroganoff he’s had, and even my kids devoured it. So glad I came across it on Pinterest. We’ll be having it again soon for sure! Thanks!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
That is so awesome to hear - thank you Brenon!
Stephanie Austin
I made this today for my family and they loved it. Thanks it was easy and oh so good.
Diane
The best!!! So easy!
Linda
We loved this recipe . Will definitely make again. I added 1 Tbsp Worcestershire to it and a little extra garlic salt . We also used a mixture of brown rice and quinoa to put it on!
Linda
Also added some mushrooms from a jar for my husband (gave him any of mine from my plate !)
Nicole
My nephews wanted hamburger helper. I found this recipe and it's perfect. We all love it, and it's homemade.
Kim Montoya
I had everything and thought give it a whirl. Amaze. I had some mushrooms so added them and the sour cream was perfect. It reminded me of a dish my mom would make. As my oldest said , 'This is fire!' which I means its good she ate it all.
Tina
My once a week go to meal! It's fabulous! I have to double it because my son and husband love it so much they want some for the next day.
Me
I modified for my boys who are dairy allergic and it still turned out creamy and comforting. Thank you!
Dora
Always have loved stroganoff. This is the same as my mother’s. Thank you.
Kathy
What a great little recipe! The only thing we tweeked was adding a couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce.
Elissa Tjart
Really easy and fast and a great base! It was a little bland for me so I added lots of black pepper and cayenne pepper to make it more spicy.
Pat
Can you freeze
Rachel Dulaney
Delicious! Family loved it. Only sub I did was for the can of mushroom soup; I made my own.
Connie
Quick, easy, and good! Best kind of recipe! Thank you!
Bill P.
Easy to make. I wanted to make something different with ground beef. I added fresh mushrooms. Anticipate using more beef stock to thin it out. Next time, I will add a quarter pound more ground beef as a preference. The ratio of sauce to 12 oz package of egg noodles is good. Enjoy!
Cathy Starkweather
I have made ground beef stroganoff for years and similar to this recipe. The proportions here are wonderful! This is a keeper and will be how I make it from now on. I did add extra canned mushrooms in the end as we love mushrooms.
Vickie
AWESOME!! My husband does not like mushrooms but I think they would really add to it. Easy, taste fantastic. Highly recommend
Wendy Long
You can never go wrong with this recipe. Just follow exactly what she says and it will turn out fantastic every time! I like egg noodles and/or rice. I like making my rice on the sticky side so that the gravy doesn’t make it too mushy. You got to have yeast rolls to stop up the gravy and I love English peas on the side.
Michelle
Loved it!! Will definitely make again..
Patti
I grew up on a similar version of this, with a different name! My dad called it glop, which my husband refuses to call it that, lol! I won’t tell you all my changes, since this is your recipe, but since my hubby’s bypass, I have changed the meat to 93% fat free ground turkey, and use 0% Greek Yogurt. Those changes haven’t been noticed, and taste just as good. I once used ground beef, after making it with turkey for a number of years, and that tasted weird,lol! But yes, one of my childhood and adulthood’s favorite comfort food. Oh, I always serve it over plain Uncle Ben’s White rice. That’s probably one out of two dishes I use the Uncle Ben’s for, but it has to be rice. The other is another comfort food, my version of city chicken.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I absolutely love food memories!! Thank you for sharing Patti!
Jody
Try adding a dash of Worchestershire sauce. In my opinion, it improves the flavor. This is the only recipe that I use .
Jeannette
Great easy recipe. Only additions I made were 12 oz thick sliced Baby Bella mushrooms after the beef removed, then added back in with beef after sauce made. Also, a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Loved it!
Caroline S Herring
I like this recipe. I of course being me had to tweak it. I added some sauted mushrooms and also added Worcestershire sauce . Will definitely be making this again.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
All recipes are meant to be tweaked - ha! Thank you Caroline!
Sandra Williams
The recipe is great however I modified it by draining the fat from 80/20 ground beef leaving a tablespoon to mix with the butter. I am allergic to mushrooms I used cream of chicken and added a beef bouillon reducing chicken taste. I was simply amazing. Thank you country cook.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Sounds delicious Sandra!! Thank you!!
Elizabeth Hatten
I have a recipe that is similar to this but cooked all in one pot. I must say I definitely prefer this one. I added a couple of teaspoons of butter to my egg noodles along with salt, pepper and garlic. Delicious!!! The whole family loves it. Makes great leftovers. Just dump it all in one container.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I really love hearing that! Thank you so much, Elizabeth, for taking the time to come back and comment!
Kathleen Star
THANK YOU for this recipe. This is DELICIOUS!!! I used a can of Golden Mushroom soup which is what I had in my pantry. Gives the dish a beautiful color. It's sooo good--heading to kitchen for a second helping! (shhhhh!)
Ryan Buchanan
Best stroganoff ever! Yay Brandie!
jamie randall
very good! added some more seasoning as the meat was cooking and then more salt and pepper for taste! Yum!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thanks so much Jamie!
Alexa Burt
Have you tried substituting plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream? I have lactose intolerance issues with sour cream. I like the idea of substituting French onion soup for cream of mushroom. Thanks.
Patti
I make mine with Greek yogurt all the time, to cut fat and calories. No one has noticed the difference! I use 0% fat Faje, which is very thick and creamy.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Perfect!! Thank you for letting us know!
Ashley Sikel
I used French Onion Soup mix instead of Cream of Mushroom and it turned out amazingly!
Tonya McChesney
Loved this. I always liked Hamburger Helper when I was younger, but as a mature adult I want to make it myself. Until now I haven't found anything that comes close to the comfort I enjoyed. Loved this!
Kim
Simple and yummy
Isaca
Hi,
Did you put the cream of mushroom in straight from the can, or did you mix it with milk like the soup directions?
Chantelle
Really easy to make. Made with mashed potatoes. We loved it!
Anya
Made this tonight and it was great! Do you think the leftovers would freeze well?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Yay! So happy it turned out good for you Anya! I haven't actually tried to freeze leftovers for this before so I am not 100% sure. Perhaps. If you try it, please let me know!
Toni
Love this I added mushrooms to it... Best I ever had
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thank you so very much Toni!
Sandy
My family loves this dinner! Talk about comfort food. I was wondering, if I were to triple the recipe and transfer to a slow cooker to be eaten throughout the day, would it get too thick over time? I see adding broth helps with the thickness but wasn’t sure if a slow cooker would dry it out too much.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Sandy - I am so happy you love this recipe - yay! As for the slow cooker. If you keep it on the 'warm' setting, it should be fine as long as you check it periodically for liquid reduction. You are correct about the broth. Adding al little here and there will definitely be needed so it doesn't over-thicken. 🙂
Natasha
How much egg noodles?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Depends on how much you enjoy but I usually make about half a bag. 🙂
Heather
is this about 8 oz of a 16 oz bag? if I want to double recipe do I do 2 lb of ground meat and full bag of noodles?
thank you!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Heather - I would say that's about right. I almost never measure though so I am just guessing here to be honest. And also yes to the doubling. 🙂
Jojo
I added a few slices of white single cheese slices to add a little cheese flavor. This is an Amazing recipe. Could probably add a small amount of cream cheese in place of a little sour cream.
Nancy
Delicious!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thanks so much Nancy!!
Amy
My kids, who never agree on anything, both like it!! I didn’t have any cream of mushroom, but did find a can of cream of chicken/mushroom mix. It was a hit! Win 1 for Mom.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
This makes me so happy to hear Amy!! I know all about that so I sympathize. So happy they agreed on this one!!
Sidney Clarice Field
Easy and Delicious!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thank you so very much Sidney!
JR Ross
I need to make this for a large group. Wondering if I mix it all together will it reheat well?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi JR! That is a good question. I think you could. Perhaps layer it into a baking dish? You might need some extra broth on hand in case it has dried out a bit.
Teresa
This was very easy to make and so good. Will definitely make again but will add more garlic. The Mr loved it!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Love hearing that Teresa - thank you for coming back to comment. You can never go wrong with more garlic - ha!
Bobbie
This looks yummy! Did you use a 16 oz. bag of egg noodles, or 12 oz.? Could't find anywhere that it said, I apologize if I missed something.
I love your site and all of your recipes!
xoxo
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hey Bobbie! I just used the 12 oz bag. But it's totally up to you in how many noodles you would like to mix with it! 🙂
Janeen
Great easy recipe I used a can of stems and pieces mushrooms to the mix tasted even better the next day
Trish
Delish sub sour cream with Greek yogurt and added mushrooms
Cindy
Delicious! Made it tonight. Made some modifications to be psychologically healthier.
2/3 cup of sour cream
1 tbsp of worcheshire
2 tbsp of butter
Salt and pepper
Cheryl
This was so easy and absolutely delicious! We added sliced baby bella mushrooms once the ground beef started cooking, and it was just fabulous! My son hates mushrooms and he ate this, saying the mushrooms reminded him of beef pieces! He's got autism and for him to eat this was awesome! Definitely a keeper!!!
Sarah
I cannot day enough about this dish!!! Is is AMAZING!!! I will most def be making it again and again for my family. Going in the recipe book for sure!!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Woo hoo!! Absolutely makes my day to read that! Thank you for taking the time to come back and comment Sarah!
Diane
This was just fabulous I will be making this recipe again.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thank you so very much Diane!
Alisha
Kids enjoyed it. Easy and fast.
Autumn Hagen
Fantastic recipe! Easy to make and a hit with my family. I added a can of drained diced tomatoes because my dad makes stroganoff that way. Thanks for a great recipe!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Love the added tomatoes!! Thanks so much Autumn!
Katie
Great just added half and half
Kaitlin
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
Woo hoo!! So thrilled to hear that Kaitlin!
Heather Sanders
Really good. Have tried others that were similar & this is the best so far.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Yay!! I love hearing that Heather!! Thank you SO much!!
john dykas
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
Thank you so much John! Mushrooms are a definite must for all the mushroom lovers!! Thank you so much for coming back to comment!
Yana
Can I subsitute any type of pasta instead of egg noodles. I don't feel like going to the for just egg noodles
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I don't see why not. Whatever you personally enjoy. We just like it with egg noodles, that's all.
Faith
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
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!!
Dawn
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
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!!
Brenda Beary
How would brown gravy mix and water compare instead of flour and beef broth?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I imagine it work. I suppose it depends on what sort of flavor you prefer. Let me know if you try it out! 🙂
Sharon Baker
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
Hi Sharon! Love the addition of Worcestershire. I will definitely try that. 🙂
Shirley Walker
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
Love hearing that Shirley!!
Josh D
Love this great and simple version of a classic dish. It has joined my list of favorite, go-to recipes.
Olivia
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
I substitute Fage’ greek yogurt for sour cream in everything. It is the best consistency and flavor similar to sour cream!
Mary O
Outstanding flavor! Even without onion and with low-sodium broth.
Mary Ondm
Outstanding flavor!! Even without onion and with low sodium broth. Thank you!!
Michelle
This was great. I added a 1/2 green bell pepper with the oinions and garlic black pepper seasons, Worcestershire and curry.. I didn't have beef broth so I put beef bouillon in the noodle water and use that as the broth and 1/2 cup sour cream. Then licked my plate afterwards...
TheFourOfUs
Whoa. I’ve made stroganoff several times before but this is just fabulous. Since I tried to make it slightly healthier I used Greek yogurt in place of the sour cream and low fat cream of mushroom. I tried it after making it and it was delicious!! But then I read the comments and added a bit of Worcestershire and dill and cayenne and OMG the angels sang! LOL. This will be a keeper for sure!!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Woo hoo!! Love it! Thanks so much for a fantastic comment. Made my day!
Joe
Great recipe, tried it , loved it! Being on a limited budget ( social security) as well as living in country surroundings, I've also tried this recipe substituting raccoon belly for the beef.. no I prefer the beef, raccoon is good although since it is a fatty or meat, I eliminate the addition of butter called for in the recipe. thanks so much it was great
Bobbie
GREAT easy weekday meal everyone loves!
Nicole
Very yummy recipe!! Made it for my husband and I tonight, and I'll definitely be making it again. Next time, I'll make sure to add mushroom to it (I forgot this time) but other than that, I wouldn't change a thing. I did, however, add Worcestershire sauce as some reviews recommended, but all in all a fantastic dinner over homemade mashed potatoes 🙂
Joanne keller
Made the beef stroganoff, I did use ground turkey meat, since I had no beef at home. Turned out delicious! My husband enjoyed it very much. We are having the leftovers tonight. Sooo Good! I am a new member of your recipe listings!
D
Perfect as is!
Teresa Shabk
Made this. I wouldn't change a thing. It was heavenly! The best recipe I have ever found!! Thank you!!
Barbara
This was so good. My whole family gobbled it up. No leftovers!! Highly recommend!!
Vanessa K Becker
This is a wonderful recipe! I must say though that living in the South I've tried various versions, so taking what I liked about them I added dill weed and cayenne pepper to taste. I'd suggest if you try this start with 1/8 tsp at a time with dill weed until you're happy then the same with cayenne pepper if you like it spicy. Very Yummy!!
Aryelle
My mother and I make this recipe all the time, almost down to a 'T', but we don't make a rue (if that's the wrong way of spelling it I'm sorry) we just add the beef broth straight in with the cream of mushroom soup and we don't add as much. We also add mushrooms and dried onion flakes. Tastes just as delicious!
Mary
Tried this recipe it is good except way too much salt I will try again and leave off salt, there is plenty of salt in the soup and broth!
Pam
This is a great recipe, very easy, and so good
Barbara Powers
This recipe is delicious. The sauce is very easy to make but I only used one can of cream of mushroom soup.
Kristina
I am not a fan of mushrooms, what could i substitute for cream of mushroom soup?
Candice
What size bag of noodles do you use ?
Beth
This was delicious! I threw all the ingredients in the crockpot and turned it on high for 4 hours to make my life a little easier. Added some cornstarch because it was still a little thin for my taste after the flour. Would highly recommend.
Angela
Even the egg noodles? Did you cook the beef first or throw it in raw?
Chuck Renaud
Made the recipe as published with two exceptions. First, I added 8 oz of sliced baby portobello mushrooms and, second, I used cream of celery soup instead of cream of mushroom soup.
Turned out awesome!
Joyce
I'm a HUGE fan of ground beef recipes, and I've been making ground beef stroganoff for well over 50 years now. The only thing(s) I do "differently" is that I use cream of onion soup now (don't like cream of mushroom), and I use baby Portabella mushrooms. I like 'shrooms, just not the creamed soup. Even my very fussy 66 year old brother-in-law will eat stroganoff this way, and he's mighty hard to please (but a super guy, nonetheless, and I do love him very much!)
Lisa
Not only is it budget friendly; it was delicious! The only changes I made were I added mushrooms and worcheshire sauce. I think the worcheshire sauce gives a little depth of flavor. Just my opinion. Thanks for a great recipe! Will definitely be making again.
Carolyn Vinson
This was amazing! I made this last night for my mom, dad, and my fiance (when he came to visit). Oh my gosh! I swear it's even better leftover (since I ate it for lunch today and it was still delicious). I served it with egg noodles, green peas, and rolls. Probably the best meal I've had all week! I haven't found a recipe from this site that wasn't out of this world good.
Bethany
This was delicious! I was looking for something to make with standard ingredients and this won. I used cream of mushroom with roasted garlic. Very tasty.
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Bethany! Good call on the roasted garlic cream of mushroom!! Thank you!
John
I like to add a few dashes of Worcestershire (to taste) to the sauce. It gives it a nice little kick. Otherwise, this recipe sounds spot on to me. Just like the one I ate as a kid.
Desiree
Hi , I Have made This Before ,although Never Without the Actual "Beef Stroganoff Powdered Mix" So We are Trying Your Recipe Tonight ! We Have Alot of Basic Food In our Kitchen But Although We are an Older couple with Teen and Adult Sons. That are Very Very hard to please everyone. But I Am Hoping That Tonight They will all Enjoy this as We actually do Have every thing for this Recipe ! And It's a little different then The one we typically make! And we are able to Double it either to Freeze or If Our Sons Love it then it will be gone by Tomorrow at Lunchtime !
Crossing my My Fingers With all My Sons That are VERY Picky Eaters and Not much they will all like at the same time !
I Will post later To Share how this Went !
Thanks So Much
Desiree
Tami
Can i make this in my crock pot?
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Tami! I'm sorry, I haven't tried that yet so I can't say for certain.
Damiano206
CROCK POT INSTRUCTIONS:
Double the recipe and brown the meat, onions and mushrooms, etc. Put everything but noodles and sour cream in Crock Pot and Mix well. Set to LOW for 4-6 hours. Add sour cream and a bit of Worcestershire, but DO NOT boil. Cook noodles and serve!
Judy Carter
Much more economical than using steak, thanks for the recipe. I did add some Worcestershire sauce to taste.
Traci
This is a staple in our house, always in menu rotation! There are NEVER leftovers!! Thank you!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Thank you SO very much Traci!! Loved reading your comment! 🙂
Stephanie Miller
Bravo! One of the best family meals I've ever made with an on-line recipe. It's exceptional,... none left over to stowe in the fridge,
Angela Ponder
I used Chicken stock and turkey.. I'm going to say this is not a good idea. I will try this recipe over with the right stuff soon. My kids liked it though.
Katelynn
My husband and I have been using this recipe since 2013. It is one of his all time favorites (and that means a lot because he is PICKY). I opened the page today and almost thought I was in the wrong place because I didn't recognize the pictures! Just wanted to stop by and say the updated pictures are beautiful and thanks again for such a classic and easy recipe :).
Unknown
Made this tonight and I must say it was really really good
Anonymous
It is my home to recipe! All of the kids love it!
Anonymous
I made this tonight and it was great! I found you on Pinterest
Anonymous
2nd recipe I have tried of yours. YUMMY! Added a little wine. Perfect!
rebecca blair
I grew up with this recipe. There was
10 people in our family and this was a good way to stretch a penny. Delicious! Thanks !
Elaine Sebring
Love this recipe but surprised you do not add a small amount of Worchestershire sauce if you are calling it stroganoff. I've made this recipe as is but add 1 can of drained yellow wax beans and serve over mashed potatoes. No fancy name, just called it creamed hamburger.
Anonymous
This is the 4th recipe I've made off your site and I have yet to be disappointed! Was very yummy! I added 1/8 tsp paprika and a sprinkle of parsley. Thanks for sharing!
miss dig.
I got home late for dinner tonight && everyone had already eaten. We had some ground beef already defrosted && came upon this recipe on pintrest. It was quick, easy && I know my house will indulge in leftovers tomorrow! Absolutely delicious. (I too am not a mushroom fan so left those out but the cream of mushroom soup was perfect!)
Heather Jones
My mom's stroganoff NEVER tasted like this! This was wonderful! Perfect as written, no changes necessary! Thank-you!
Anonymous
I am a lover of ground beef stroganoff . Researched several recipes and yours' was the most appealing. Directions were easy and simple to follow. Felt like I was cooking beside you. The end product was AMAZING!! Looking forward to viewing more of your recipes.
Anonymous
My mom's old Betty Crocker cookbook has a similar recipe. I add about 1/4 cup of sherry. Yummy!
Anonymous
Thank you:) hubby and I enjoyed it
pandiej
I made this meal today for my family. They love it. I will be making it again!!!!
Anonymous
I'm going to make this for my in-laws tonight!! Sounds delish! Maybe I'll make some biscuits to go with it!!!
Thanks for the idea!!
Bonnie Snyder
I have made this for over 30 years.... brown hamburger - onions etc. - add one can of mushroom soup and a can of beefy mushroom soup and a can of boiling water. Add 1 cup of sour cream - (all this is done in one skillet) add salt pepper. Once stirred - add 2T of kitchen bouquet (to darken the stroganoff) While browning hamburger and onions - cook dumpling style egg noodles. For something different you can add mexican corn to the mix!
Janna
I have made this many times over the years, and my recipe was very similar (I guess great minds really do think alike?!) I love it, and the more mushrooms, the better! No one else here, though, likes mushrooms, they say, so I chop them really finely and they never know they're eating them. Sometimes I use strips of beef, but this is usually one of my low-cost meals, and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. This is a great quick and easy, low cost dinner. Thanks for making it more mainstream!
Jon Hurt
Just made this recipe tonight for myself and a friend. My friend has NEVER liked beef stroganoff, but this recipe surprised them. They LOVED it! Thanks for sharing the recipe, it was really great!
Anonymous
I made this tonight and it turned out very, very well -- my wife and I loved it. I was surprised how quick and simple it was, too!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Jon Hurt
Hmm, well for some reason it said posted anonymously. I'm not anonymous (hehe). Thanks again.
Yes, Anastasia
This was AMAZING. Used cream of mushroom soup with garlic. Yum, yum, yum.
jamie charlson
Must I use sour cream?
Jon Hurt
When I made it, I used 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt and 1/4 cup sour cream to cut down on the sour cream taste that my friend dislikes. We both think it turned out wonderfully.
Brandy Thatcher
Made this for dinner tonight, had the meat but wasn't sure what I was going to make. Found the recipe on Pinterest. I have made what I thought was the quick version before, meat, noodles, cream of mushroom soup and that's it. Don't think I will be making it "my way" anymore. This recipe only took a few more minutes (sauté onions and mushrooms) and was much more tasty. Thanks!
Saundra Moore
Made this twice...love it with the ground beef. Instead of crumbling the ground beef, I made meatballs and added 2 teaspoons of brown gravy seasoning...Delicious!!
Amber Billman
I just made this tonight for dinner. It is amazing. I was not sure if I would like it or not,but I am trying new recipes out. My family loved it.
Dana Rowan
So.....I didn't have all the ingredients for this, so I improvised! I used cream cheese in place of the sour cream and added a little heavy cream with chicken broth instead of beef (that's all I had at home). I left out the mushrooms but added about 1 Tablespoon of cooking sherry. It was yummy! Served it over mashed potatoes, and sent hubby to the store for egg noodles so I can serve it over those for tomorrow's lunch.
Anonymous
This is one of my favorite last minute go to meals, but we've always called it, " Poor Man's Stroganoff".
Renee
I didn't have the cream of mushroom soup and it turned out PERFECTLY! Thank you for sharing. I added a bit of horseradish and upped the sour cream. Returned to this for leftovers (I hate leftovers). Love your site!
Maopa Lutui
I'm excited to make this for dinner tomorrow!! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Anonymous
I am 44 years old and I've been eating this for as long as I can remember. It's been a family favorite and a hit with my own children as well.
Melissa Miller
I got in touch with Back to the Roots thanks to your post! Thanks for sharing.
Melissa Miller
I'll be making this tonight! It's a go-to recipe! I might add in some of my Country Bob's Sauce!
Pamela Burns
I just made this tonight for dinner. I LOVE beef stroganoff but wanted a recipe that was more made from scratch. I just substituted organic cream of mushroom soup (i can't have MSG) and added some Worcestershire sauce at the end. My husband and I LOVED it!
Miss Beverly
Just had this for dinner and it was marvelous. I prefer it over traditional stroganoff because I don't enjoy the big chunks of meat, the ground beef is just perfect. Lots of flavor in this and it's going to be great reheated for lunch tomorrow. Thanks for two great recipes in one weekend, Brandie! The Southern Pecan Praline cake from yesterday is great reheated, as well. You cook the way I like to eat. 🙂
Anonymous
Believe it or not, I had never had beef stroganoff (I know!). Anxious to try it after reading this recipe, I made it and REALLY enjoyed it! I served it with a salad and french bread which was an awesome combination! I did use fat free sour cream and the (almost) fat free cream of mushroom and it turned out great! Thanks so much for broadening my horizons with this recipe! 😉
groanygirl
I just made this, and even though I had to use chicken broth instead of beef, it turned out really yummy. I added a little parsley when I was sauteeing the onions and mushrooms, too.
Debi Clark
Made it. Ate it. Loved it.
Thanks!
Anonymous
This recipe was so good! I felt bad when I made it because we had hamburger helper stroganoff sitting in the cupboard and now I feel even worse because I might never get around to making it after having this. Thanks so much!
Jocelyn Stoufer
I loved this dish! I made some crescent rolls to go with and Hubby and I finished everything off.. YUM!
Deb
Made this last night and it was Delish !!!! Quick, easy and family loved it 😉
Anonymous
Made this on Thursday and it was so good! A fast meal for a weeknight.
Anonymous
This was delicious!! Easy, fast and soo good! Hubby loved it!!
Emily F.
I made this last week, everyone loved it! Thank you so much.
Cynthia
I made this last night for dinner....halfway through realizing I had no flour. So I just cooked in an extra 10 minutes and it was thick enough! = There were no leftovers! My daughter (who doesn't eat meat normally) ate a bowl of it, and my 6 year old asked if he could have it again tonight! Thank you for making happy tummies everywhere!
The Country Cook
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed this one!! Thank you for taking the time to let me know! 🙂
Anonymous
Made it tonight ,used some nice steak tips. THE BOOM ! Add a little crush pepper on top , gives a nice little kick to it
Anonymous
My bad,I ment the bomb!
Anonymous
This is delicious!!! Thanks for sharing.
gale
I used to serve this with some wine australia for dinner since my hubby loves this.
MarkRupperts
Ground Beef Stroganoff is indeed a comfort food for me as well. I'll take note of the recipe and will make this later. Thanks for sharing.
The Country Cook
Hi Dina! So glad you enjoyed it!!! I'm not really sure how to get the nutritional information for this. Maybe there is some sort of website or application that can be used?
Dina
This was soo good! Thanks for the recipe. Stumbled on it on pinterest while looking to make something with ground beef. Is there any way I could get the nutritional info for this recipe?
The Country Cook
Hi Casey! Thank you SO much!! I always appreciate feedback and I'm so happy this was a winner for you. You made my day! Thank you!
Casey
We had this for dinner tonight.... my husband claims he doesn't like stroganoff, but said he would try it because he has only had it with the chunks of beef (stew meat).... he really like it!! I served mine over rice instead of the noodles for something different and we really enjoyed it:) I haven't made one thing from your site that we haven't liked. Thank you so much for the great recipes!!
Beverly S.
I Make a stroganoff very much like this but I use cream of mushroom with roasted garlic soup and my family loves it.
Elizabeth
I made this last weekend and my husband and I nibbled on it several days. I did substitute light sour cream and reduced fat soups but it is an amazingly easy comfort food! Definitely staying in the from of my recipe binder!
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Sarah E.
Yummy! This sounds just like my mother-in-law's recipe - can't wait to try it 🙂
Julie
Oh Yummy! I cannot wait to try this. I've only ever made Stroganoff with cut up beef. Ground beef will be SO much easier! I just bought several pounds too so I think I'll add this to my menu this week! Thanks so much for sharing it!
Kristen
I will NEVER purchase the box stuff again!!!!!
Christine's Pantry
Yum I love beef stroganoff!
Jill@MadAboutMacarons
How did you read my mind, Brandie? Just like that - I want some! Please.
thetravellingchopsticks
I know what you mean in regards to beef stoganoff being comforting - I love it! Although I have never made it with minced beef before, I usually use strips of beef - but this looks far easier! X
Muriel Miller
By the way I made your spasagna again! It's a hit in our house!
Muriel Miller
Yum I love beef stroganoff! The hubs would love this!
Lizzy
Mmmmmm, one of my childhood favorites, too! And I can make it for my family and keep all the mushrooms for myself...yum!
carolinaheartstrings
Wow does this recipe looks terrific. I am going to try your version. This is just such a great all around family friendly food.
Holly
I'm a big fan of beeg stroganoff. I have a recipe similar to yours! I love how easy and yummy it is. I'm like you too Bran, Im not a mushroom eater, so I make my stroganoff without them as well : )
Virginia Williams
I use cream of chicken soup and water chestnuts since I don't like mushrooms. I use either sliced or whole water chestnuts quartered as the give a nice crunch to the dish, texture is important to me,..
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love
I've never made beef stroganoff with ground beef, however this looks delicious; I can't wait to make it. I love how you grew your own mushrooms too, my husband would love that!
Mama J
This is a great recipe, my husband and & I eat this a lot- delicious. Five stars!!
Ang
This recipe takes me right back to my childhood during the weeknights. My mom could pull this together in no time and we would gobble it all up. 🙂
Holly
*beef not beeg! ha ha
Tammy zowtuk
Awesome !! it was a hit.