Description
A comforting and creamy ground beef stroganoff that cooks quickly and satisfies with minimal drama.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups beef broth
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional seasonings: smoked paprika or cayenne pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onion and garlic, cleaning and slicing the mushrooms, and measuring the seasonings and broth.
- Heat butter or oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and no longer pink.
- Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onions soften. Then add mushrooms and sauté until browned.
- Sprinkle the flour or cornstarch over the mixture, stirring to coat. Gradually add beef broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the sour cream. Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain well. Combine noodles with the sauce or serve sauce on top.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground turkey or ground pork for beef. Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter version.