30-Minute Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe
This 30-Minute Ground Beef Stroganoff is a quick and comforting dish featuring tender egg noodles smothered in a creamy, savory sauce made from ground beef, garlic, onion, and sour cream. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe delivers classic Stroganoff flavors in less than half an hour.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 ounces Egg Noodles
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- ¼ cup Butter
- ¼ cup Flour
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 ¼ cup Milk
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ cup Sour Cream
Instructions
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and set aside for later use.
- Brown the Ground Beef: While the noodles are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned and no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat, transfer the beef to a plate, and set aside.
- Make the Roux: 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 smooth roux, which will thicken the sauce.
- Add Beef Broth: Gradually pour in the beef broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Keep whisking as the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Milk: Slowly whisk in the milk, continuing to stir over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the sauce reaches a creamy and smooth consistency.
- Season the Sauce: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt, making sure the seasoning is evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
- Combine with Noodles and Beef: Reduce heat to low, add the cooked egg noodles and browned ground beef to the skillet, and stir to combine and heat through.
- Finish with Sour Cream: Gently stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated, adding a rich and tangy flavor to the sauce. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, you can reduce the milk slightly or cook the sauce a bit longer until desired consistency.
- Use low-fat sour cream as a lighter option, but full-fat sour cream yields richer flavor.
- Adding mushrooms or onions to the beef can enhance the traditional Stroganoff taste.
- Leftover Stroganoff can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on stovetop or microwave.
- Be sure to drain excess fat from the beef to avoid a greasy sauce.
Keywords: ground beef stroganoff, easy beef stroganoff, quick dinner, creamy stroganoff, egg noodles, comfort food, weeknight meal
