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Ground Beef Stroganoff

A creamy, beef-forward meal you can have on the table in about 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights and adaptable for leftovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 ounces Egg Noodles
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Use lean-to-medium grind for best flavor.
  • ¼ cup Butter For the roux.
  • ¼ cup Flour To make the roux.
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 1 ¼ cup Milk Use whole milk for richer flavor, 2% is fine.
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste.
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream Add off the heat to prevent curdling.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a pot of water to boil and cook noodles according to package directions. Once cooked, set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to a plate. Set aside.
Cooking
  1. In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes to create a roux.
  2. Gradually pour in the beef broth into the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring continuously over medium heat until the sauce thickens again, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
  5. Reduce heat to low, add the cooked egg noodles and browned ground beef, stir until well combined and heated through.
  6. Gently stir in the sour cream, mixing until fully incorporated. Serve the dish hot.

Notes

Pair with steamed green beans or a salad for freshness. Store cooled stroganoff in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently, adding milk if necessary.