Easy Beef Stroganoff … with Ground Beef!
Beef stroganoff is a comfort food recipe for many – especially my family – and it’s easy to see why! The classic recipe features tender pieces of beef simmered in a rich and creamy mushroom gravy that’s seasoned with layers of flavor thanks to the addition of garlic, onion, beef bouillon, Dijon, and Worcestershire sauce. The recipe I’m sharing with you today packs in the same comforting flavors, but the traditional steak tips are replaced with ground beef. Using ground beef in stroganoff keeps the recipe budget-friendly, reduces the prep time, and makes the dish even easier to whip up on a busy weeknight. This is a completely homemade ground beef stroganoff recipe made with ground beef, fresh mushrooms, and sour cream. No canned or condensed soups in sight! Best of all, it’s ready in 30 minutes! I served this creamy ground stroganoff over wide egg noodles, but you can also spoon it over mashed potatoes, mashed cauliflower, or rice. And don’t forget a hunk of crusty French bread. No matter what, your family is going to adore this fast ground beef dinner recipe!
Ground Beef Stroganoff Ingredients
This is a from-scratch easy ground beef stroganoff recipe (aka hamburger stroganoff), meaning the mushroom gravy is completely homemade. It’s just as easy as this stove top version, but your slow cooker does all the hard work for you! I don’t mind using canned cream of mushroom soup as a shortcut now and then, but seeing as how this entire meal takes just 30 minutes from start to finish I didn’t feel the need to use any shortcuts! Gather the following ingredients:
Wide egg noodles Unsalted butter Mushrooms (white or baby bella) Ground beef Yellow onion Garlic Salt and pepper All-purpose flour Low-sodium beef broth – I suggest cooking with low sodium beef broth. Sometimes regular beef broth can be far too salty, especially once the stroganoff sauce has reduced in volume and turns into a creamy gravy. Remember that you can always add extra salt to the stroganoff sauce, but you can’t take it back out Tomato paste Worcestershire sauce Dijon mustard Beef bouillon – I like the Better Than Bouillon brand in beef flavor, but you’re welcome to use your favorite brand of bouillon. I strongly urge you to use bouillon of some sort for the depth of flavor it lends Sour cream – Make sure you use full-fat sour cream to both add creamy flavor and a rich mouthfeel and also the fat in full-fat dairy is insurance against a sauce separating which is just about the ugliest sight Parsley; optional, for garnishing
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Homemade Beef Stroganoff with Ground Beef
This ground beef stroganoff recipe comes together very quickly. So, I recommend slicing the mushrooms, chopping the garlic and onions, and measuring out the remaining ingredients before you start cooking. That way, you can work quickly at the stove and get dinner on the table ASAP. The recipe is very simple, just follow these steps:
More Easy Ground Beef Dinner Recipes:
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff — Not technically ground beef, but my other Stroganoff recipe! This is a comfort food classic that everyone in the family LOVES! Hearty chunks of beef, rich and flavorful beef gravy, and served over a bed of warm noodles to soak up all that goodness! The EASIEST recipe for beef stroganoff ever because your Crock-Pot truly does all the work! Set it and forget it! Tempering just means measuring the sour cream into a heat-proof bowl, then stirring in small amounts of the piping hot mushroom gravy until the sour cream is the same temperature as the sauce. Once you’ve tempered the sour cream, stir it into the stroganoff OFF THE HEAT as added insurance against curdling. If you also have leftover egg noodles, store them in a separate container from the stroganoff mixture. If you mix them into the gravy, they’ll soak up all the sauce and become mushy. Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Homemade Hamburger Helper – You can kiss the store bought stuff goodbye because my homemade recipe for classic cheeseburger pasta is EASY, ready in 30 minutes, and made in ONE skillet! There’s saucy cheesy pasta and juicy ground beef in every bite making this a family FAVORITE comfort food recipe. PERFECT for busy weeknights! Loaded Smothered Beef Burritos Recipe — Mexican comfort food that’s loaded with seasoned ground beef, refried beans, rice, and smothered with sauce and CHEESE!! Tastes BETTER than from a restaurant, plus these burritos are freezer-friendly and so EASY!! 15-Minute Tex-Mex Ground Beef and Rice Skillet — An EASY comfort food recipe with just 5 main ingredients made with everyday staples!! Juicy beef, tender rice, and just the right amount of kick from the salsa make this an automatic FAMILY FAVORITE!! One-Pot Taco Pasta – An EASY recipe that’s ready in 20 minutes, made in ONE skillet, and loaded with Mexican-inspired flavors!! A family favorite that’s great for busy weeknights!! One-Pot Pasta and Ground Beef Soup — EASY, hearty, comfort food that’s full of flavor!! A FAST and tasty soup the whole family will LOVE! It will keep your warm on chilly winter nights!! Loaded Skillet Nachos with Beef — EASY, ready in 15 minutes, and LOADED with taco-seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, cilantro, and lots of CHEESE!! Great for parties, game days, after school snacks, or a cheat night dinner!! Cheesy Ground Beef Pasta Casserole — Hearty comfort food that’s EASY and IRRESISTIBLE!! Cheesy pasta and beef coated in marinara sauce and topped with more CHEESE! Makes planned leftovers and is freezer-friendly!! Southwestern Pasta & Ground Beef Skillet — EASY, family friendly, ready in 30 minutes, and COMFORT FOOD at its best!! Ground beef, PASTA, black beans, tomatoes, taco seasoning, and CHEESE for a Southwestern flair!! Ground Beef Taco Salad Bowls — Making homemade taco salad bowls is so easy and they’re perfect for holding this family-favorite taco salad including seasoned ground beef, black beans, cheese and more! Everything is topped with a creamy lime-cilantro dressing that’ll have everyone finishing their salad!
