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30-Minute Ground Beef Stroganoff

30-Minute Ground Beef Stroganoff
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A quick and comforting 30-minute ground beef stroganoff featuring tender beef, a rich creamy sauce, and classic egg noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pan dish combines hearty flavors, minimal cleanup, and family-friendly appeal.

Ingredients

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Meat and Protein

  • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

Liquids & Sauces

  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Thickening & Seasoning

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Other

  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  1. Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if needed and set the beef aside.
  2. Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt butter and add chopped onions, cooking until softened. Then add garlic and sliced mushrooms, sautéing until the mushrooms release their liquid and begin to brown, intensifying the flavor base of your dish.
  3. Create the Sauce: Sprinkle flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly to make a roux that will thicken your sauce. Gradually pour in beef broth, whisking to avoid lumps. Add Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper, then let the mixture simmer until thickened slightly.
  4. Combine Beef and Finish Sauce: Return the cooked ground beef to the skillet and stir in sour cream. Warm through gently without boiling to maintain the creaminess and prevent curdling. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  5. Cook the Noodles: While the sauce simmers, prepare egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles and either toss them into the stroganoff or plate separately as preferred.

Notes

  • Use room temperature sour cream to blend smoothly without curdling.
  • Don’t skip the roux; flour and butter are key to a velvety sauce texture.
  • Sauté mushrooms well for deep umami flavor.
  • Drain fat from beef if necessary to prevent greasy sauce.
  • Season gradually and adjust salt and pepper at the end to build flavor layers.

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Keywords: ground beef stroganoff, quick dinner, creamy beef stroganoff, one-pot meal, weeknight dinner, comfort food

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