Ground Beef Stroganoff
A ground beef recipe is sure to mean a family favorite and comfort food classic, and this Ground Beef Stroganoff tops the list. Egg noodles twirl in a savory cream sauce (made without heavy cream OR cream of mushroom soup!) with cremini mushrooms and ground beef seasoned with smoked paprika, thyme, garlic, and a few secrets.
Bust out those packages of ground beef you have stocked in the freezer.
We are going to show it off in this from-scratch (but EASY) ground beef stroganoff, the ground beef twin to this traditional, steak-version Beef Stroganoff.
This ground beef stroganoff is a Pioneer Woman-tasting comfort food that is lightened up Well Plated style.
No cream of mushroom. We love Campbell’s when it comes to some things, but we’re putting the canned mushroom aside for this stroganoff and making it from scratch for better taste and nutrition.No sour cream or heavy cream. Greek yogurt, another protein heavy hitter, is used for the creamy factor.
From scratch does NOT mean this recipe is difficult.
Ground beef stroganoff is ready in 30 minutes and made all in one pot!
Ground Beef Recipes for Easy Dinners
Ground beef stroganoff stands strongly alongside other family-favorite ground beef dinners.
If ground beef stroganoff, Shepherd’s Pie, and Hamburger Casserole were in a contest for making the happiest diners, I’m not sure who would win!
Ground beef stroganoff is similar to the cheesy, oh-yes-pleasey Homemade Hamburger Helper, another from-scratch and lightened up take on a traditional ground beef recipe, with noodles, creamy, savory sauce, and added vegetables.
How to Make the Best Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Ground beef stroganoff is made in one pot and ready in 30 minutes!
It’s also nutritious (no butter, heavy cream, or cream cheese here).
You’ll feel great serving it to your family, and relish the time you saved in the process.
The Ingredients
Ground Beef. Use a lean ground beef, 90% or 93%.
Tip!
Extremely fresh beef is actually purplish in color, as ground beef is gray when it has no oxygen exposure. So the bright-red surface color is not an indicator of freshness. Ground beef is good in the fridge 1-2 days from purchasing.
Mushrooms. I like to use cremini mushrooms for their earthy, but not too overpowering, flavor. You can use really any variety or a mix; I just don’t recommend white button mushrooms as they are quite bland.Noodles. Egg noodles are the traditional way to serve old-fashioned beef stroganoff, but you could certainly serve ground beef stroganoff over rice, whole wheat noodles, or Garlic Mashed Potatoes.Beef Broth. Flavorful cooking liquid for building the sauce. Use low sodium beef broth so you can control the salt content.Greek Yogurt. Use full fat so it tastes satisfying, or substitute sour cream.
Tip!
To keep sour cream and Greek yogurt from curdling in beef stroganoff, be sure to work with completely room temperature dairy, or better yet, temper it first. You can do so by adding a small amount of the hot mixture to the yogurt in a separate bowl, and then stir the yogurt mixture back into the dish.
Smoked Paprika. The key to the paprika is smoked, which is highly different and more deeply flavored than regular paprika.More Herbs and Spices. Thyme, garlic, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper season up the ground beef immensely and add some earthiness, also complementing the mushrooms.Worcestershire Sauce. Hello flavor, this one really adds a ka-pow of savory.Dijon Mustard. Pairs perfectly with ground beef.Fresh Herbs. Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley for serving.
The Directions
Cook beef and seasonings in a large skillet over medium high.
Reduce to medium heat, add sliced mushrooms and cook until soft.
Stir in flour.
Add one-third of the beef broth.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Add remaining broth and bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in Greek yogurt. Serve hot over egg noodles with a sprinkle of fresh herbs. ENJOY!
More Ground Beef Recipes
Ground beef is one of America’s favorite grocery staples. It’s a more affordable protein that can be stretched, is a great source of iron, and freezes well.
Besides this ground beef stroganoff, here are some more best ground beef recipes sure to please:
Pasta. Instant Pot Spaghetti, Zucchini Lasagna, Crockpot LasagnaChili. Instant Pot Chili, Whole30 Chili, Instant Pot Paleo ChiliSoup. Cabbage Roll Soup, Crock Pot Hamburger SoupBurgers. Blue Cheese Burger, Air Fryer Hamburgers Tex Mex. Mexican Casserole, Taco Skillet, Taco PastaStuffed Peppers. Greek Stuffed Peppers, Crockpot Stuffed Peppers, Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers
Storage Tips
To Store. Refrigerate leftover ground beef stroganoff in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.To Reheat. Rewarm leftovers in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-low heat or gently in the microwave.To Freeze. I do not recommend freezing ground beef stroganoff as the texture of the mushrooms will become mushy after reheating.
Meal Prep Tip
To save on prep time, you can buy pre-sliced mushrooms.
What to Serve with Ground Beef Stroganoff
Salad. For a simple green side salad, go with Arugula Salad. For a sweeter salad, make Spinach Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Poppy Seed Dressing. To kill it with presentation and have some bacon because why not, make 7 Layer Salad.Roasted Vegetables. Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Roasted Asparagus, or Roasted Broccoli would add scrumptious greens to your meal (and mom says to eat your vegetables).Mashed Potatoes. Serve the ground beef stroganoff over mashed potatoes to bump the comfort food factor up another level. Try Garlic Mashed Potatoes for something classic, or Crockpot Mashed Potatoes or Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes for a hands-free cooking method.
Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe
Dutch Oven. This heavy-duty pot can go from stove to oven, browns food exceptionally, and is easy to clean.Wooden Spoons. For breaking apart the ground beef, stirring, and serving.Measuring Spoons. For measuring herbs and spices, for cooking and baking.
The Best Dutch Oven
Both durable and beautiful, this Dutch oven is the vessel for all your one pot meals.
Give your ground beef the star treatment with ground beef stroganoff!
Everyone’s going to ask for seconds, promise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can make beef stroganoff with ground beef or cut up steak. If not using ground beef, the best beef for stroganoff is tender but budget-friendly, like sirloin or flank steak.
Yes! Stroganoff can be a set-it-and-forget-it Crock Pot recipe. See Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff.
The Instant Pot is a great tool for making flavorful beef stroganoff (with ground beef or steak strips) because you can first sauté the vegetables and brown the meet with the SAUTE function. See Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff for the recipe.
Yes, you can make different versions of beef stroganoff recipes, such as substituting the ground beef for ground chicken in this Chicken Stroganoff, ground turkey, or try sliced pork.
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Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
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Notes
TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover ground beef stroganoff in an airtight storage container for up to 3 days.
TO REHEAT: Rewarm in a Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium-low heat or gently in the microwave.
TO FREEZE: I do not recommend freezing ground beef stroganoff as the texture of the mushrooms will become mushy after reheating.
