Ground Beef Stroganoff
This is the best Ground Beef Stroganoff. It’s a flavor-filled creamy hamburger gravy that is delicious served over egg noodles. Budget friendly, family friendly!
Also Known as Hamburger Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff with ground beef 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!
I have made this recipe for years and I am sorry that I waited so long to say thank you for such an amazing keeper of a recipe! It’s an easy version of a childhood favorite, and I almost always have the ingredients on hand! I get asked for this recipe a lot!
– Tina
Frequently Asked Questions:
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.
Sour cream is a pretty integral in flavor to beef stroganoff. You can substitute with plain Greek yogurt. Or you can leave it out if you just really don’t like the taste. In this recipe I use cream of mushroom soup so it is plenty creamy without the sour cream if you really just can’t stand the flavor.
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. If you want to avoid draining any grease, try using a lean meat like 90/10.
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.
Ingredients Needed: (See Recipe Card Below For The Full Recipe)
- ground beef – if you use a lean meat, you won’t really have any grease to drain. You could also easily make this with ground chicken or turkey.
- onion – if you don’t like onion, just leave it out.
- garlic – this recipe works well with freshly minced garlic or the jarred garlic (whichever is easiest or whichever you prefer.)
- salted butter – you can use unsalted butter.
- all-purpose flour
- beef broth – if you want to keep the sodium down, try using low or no salt beef broth.
- sour cream – this is a love/hate ingredient but it is essential to any stroganoff recipe so I don’t recommend skipping it. You could substitute with plain Greek yogurt or creme fraiche.
- cream of mushroom (or chicken) soup – I have recipe for Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup and Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup if you prefer homemade. Use whatever flavor you like.
- egg noodles
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, whisk 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 and 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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- Chicken Stroganoff
- Instant Pot Hamburger Helper Stroganoff
- Beef Stroganoff Cups
- Amish Country Casserole
- Crock Pot Salisbury Steak
- Garlic Parmesan Beef Pasta
- Creamed Chipped Beef
- S.O.S. (Hamburger Gravy)
- Ground Beef and Gravy
- Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff For Two
Originally posted: July 2011
Update photos and republished: September 2025
Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup diced yellow onion,
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1-2 cloves)
- 3 Tablespoons salted butter
- 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup
- salt and pepper, to taste
- cooked egg noodles (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown 1 pound ground beef along with 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic until thoroughly cooked and crumbled.
- 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 3 Tablespoons salted butter and allow it to melt.
- Then add 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour to the pan, whisk and let it absorb butter.
- Add 1 1/2 cups 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 1 cup sour cream and 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup. Stir until mixture is thoroughly incorporated.
- Add salt and pepper, to taste. 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 cooked egg noodles and enjoy!
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Notes
- This can be served over rice or over toast or however you enjoy it!
- We like to serve this with a salad or steamed veggies and sometimes some buttered bread.
- This can be made with ground sausage, ground chicken or ground turkey. If making with ground chicken or turkey, you may want to use chicken broth instead of beef broth.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
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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.
It was great but harder than I thought 10 stars
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.
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.
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.
That is so awesome to hear Kailey!! Thanks so very much!
Delicious! Is the nutritional info for the entire recipe or per serving?
Amazing! Even my picky 12 yr old son loved it!
Delicious, easy and quick! It was a hit! thanks for sharing
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.
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!
Very good quick meal. Everyone went back for seconds
This was the best recipe ever! My husband loved it and it was so easy. I will make it again.
Excellent I added 2 packages of fresh mushrooms cooked in butter
It was delicious and easy. The only thing I changed was using cream of Beefy Mushroom Soup.
Does stroganoff freeze well?
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. 🙂
Tasty, I added fresh sliced mushrooms for more flavor and a splash of Worcestershire sauce!
Quick and flavorful dish for the whole family.
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
Very cheap, easy, and deliciously satisfying meal that can feed a hungry family on a budget.
can this be made in our insta pot?
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!!
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!
I absolutely love your tweaks! It all sounds amazing!! Thank you so much Aunt Jan!
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!
Thank you so much Rebecca! I really appreciate you coming back and taking the time to leave a comment & review!
very good and very easy to prepare and really only takes 30 minutes
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.
I am so happy you took a chance with this recipe! Thank you!
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.
My nephews, fiance and I really enjoy your recipe. They’re always excited when I say I’m going to make it.
This was really delicious! Our family loved it, thanks for the recipe!
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!!!
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!
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.
Very good. I added a box of mushrooms to the browning mixture, and also added dill seed and paprika.
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.
Really good! Easy. I added a little more garlic and some cream cheese.
I am from Vietnam, I am happy to read the information at your website.Thanks for some truly great recipes.
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!
That is so awesome to hear – thank you Brenon!
I made this today for my family and they loved it. Thanks it was easy and oh so good.
The best!!! So easy!
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!
Also added some mushrooms from a jar for my husband (gave him any of mine from my plate !)
My nephews wanted hamburger helper. I found this recipe and it’s perfect. We all love it, and it’s homemade.
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.
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.
I modified for my boys who are dairy allergic and it still turned out creamy and comforting. Thank you!
Always have loved stroganoff. This is the same as my mother’s. Thank you.
What a great little recipe! The only thing we tweeked was adding a couple dashes of Worcestershire sauce.
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.
Can you freeze
Delicious! Family loved it. Only sub I did was for the can of mushroom soup; I made my own.
Quick, easy, and good! Best kind of recipe! Thank you!
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!