Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Ground Beef Stroganoff is a delicious little spin on a classic. In under 30 minutes, you will have a rich and creamy mushroom sauce that is PACKED with savory, ground beef. Yum!
During these colder months, there is nothing more soothing than a hearty meal of beef in a cream sauce. We love Classic Beef Stroganoff and this ground beef version is even easier.
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Hi, there! This is Natalya from Momsdish. I love simple dishes that don’t use too many ingredients. That being said, I don’t like to skimp on flavor either! My Ground Beef Stroganoff is the perfect example of a dish that’s both low-maintenance and tasty. I’m so excited to bring it into your home!
I love to cook, but I don’t love cleaning up big messes. Therefore, I am a huge fan of one-pot meals. It’s also really easy to double or triple the recipe since it’s cooked in one pot. Meal-preppers rejoice!
Best Ground Beef for Stroganoff
Since the base of your sauce is cream, you are going to want to use leaner ground beef so you don’t have too much fat. I recommend using 90% lean beef. If you must, you can ground beef with a higher fat content but it will release more fat.
Tip: If your ground beef has a higher fat content, brown it first and strain out the liquid fat that cooks off before you combine it with your sauce.
What is Stroganoff?
Beef Stroganoff has graced the tables of many over the centuries. But, who can take credit for this lusciously creamy, beefy dish? Authentic Beef Stroganoff was dreamt up in Russia in the early 1800s by the personal chef of Count Stroganoff, a dignitary in the court of Alexander III at the time. The chef then named his creation after the Count and the rest is history.
How to Make Ground Beef Stroganoff
- Brown your ground beef in a dutch oven or deep skillet with olive oil.
- To the ground beef add chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until lightly browned.
- Add mushrooms to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Add flour, stir to combine everything together and saute for another minute.
- Pour in your broth and scarp any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Add in your heavy whipping cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and bring to a simmer.
- Remove from heat. While stirring constantly, add in sour cream slowly.
How to Serve Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ground Beef Stroganoff is just as versatile as the classic version. You can serve it with noodles, rice, buckwheat or my favorite, mashed potatoes. You could even slather the meat sauce over some roasted potatoes.
If you want to skip the carbs, pour your beef stroganoff on top of some roasted veggies. My roasted Brussels sprouts will do the trick.
For a garnish, chop up some fresh parsley or dill and sprinkle it right on top. Herbs add a nice pop of color, but more importantly, a welcome contrast to the beefy flavor.
Storing Leftover Beef Stroganoff
Refrigerate your leftovers by storing them in an airtight container for up to a week. You can reheat in a saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave.
Freeze stroganoff in an airtight container or a freezer-safe bag. Allow it to thaw overnight before serving. Reheat in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat.
Cook’s Tip: If you serve your stroganoff with noodles, make sure to store the pasta separately from the sauce. Noodles have a tendency to absorb liquid and will suck up your sauce overnight!
More Top-Rated Beef Recipes
- Beef Stew Recipe– just melts in your mouth
- Beef Chili Recipe– hearty and comforting
- Beef and Broccoli– made with the best sauce Ever!
- Beef Lo Mein– a total classic & reheats amazingly
- Beef Gravy Recipe– easy make-ahead dinner
Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ground Beef Stroganoff is a delicious little spin on a classic. In under 30 minutes, you will have a rich and creamy mushroom sauce that is PACKED with savory, ground beef. Serve it with pasta, rice or grains.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion diced
- 1 lb mushrooms sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
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Preheat a heavy, deep pan over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add ground beef and stir to break down beef into tiny pieces. Add onions and pressed garlic. Saute until the onion is translucent and golden brown.
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Add sliced mushrooms and saute for another 5 minutes.
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Add flour and stir until fully incorporated. Be sure to mix in any lumps that form.
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Add 1 cup beef broth, 1 cup whipping cream, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper and bring it to a simmer. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes.
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Remove from the heat and add in sour cream. Stir to combine everything together and season to taste if needed. Serve over noodles, rice or potatoes.
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So, here’s a question I wouldn’t usually ask, BUT, I’m out of fresh mushrooms and with the order in place, I’d rather not go to the store. I have canned mushrooms. How do you think they’ll work, and how much do you think I should use?
Hi Mary, I haven’t tested that with canned mushrooms but it should work.
Have you ever made this with a dairy free option like using full fat coconut cream instead of whipping cream? I do not NEED to be dairy free, but find my body is generally happier without it lol. I love stroganoff and this sounds fantastic!
I haven’t personally tried that to advise, Heidi. But if you do an experiment please let us know how you liked that version!
Delicious! Another quick, easy meal that my whole family enjoyed. Will be making again.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
Just made this. Used gluten free flour since the hubbs has celiac. Turned out great!
That’s so great! Thank you for sharing that with me Charlotte!
I’m a vegetarian and was looking for a dish that included ground beef and found this one. I substituted the ground beef with a vegetarian “ground beef” and used vegetable broth instead of beef. YUM! Thank you for an easy and very tasty recipe.
Very Nice Sue. Great job and thank you for sharing some tips!
Very very good! Easy and quick. Everyone loved it! Enough food for 2 days.
Thank you for sharing this recipe
You’re welcome Polina! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe.
Natasha, would I be able to omit the mushrooms and still have good flavor. My boys despise mushrooms or fungus as they say. Is there something I should substitute? Please kindly advise your thoughts
Hi Marci, we love this recipe with mushrooms & omitting them will alter the flavor. I haven’t tested this in this recipe, but in other recipes, peas were a great substitute. You are also welcome to omit the mushrooms.
Thank you 😊
I just made this..So easy and good
Isn’t it amazing! Thank you for sharing that awesome review with me, Diane!
I made this tonight with ground turkey and doubled the recipe plus added a little Dijon mustard. Perfect!
I’m so glad you liked that, Tina! Thank you for that awesome review!
such a great dinner!
Isn’t the flavor amazing! Thank you for stopping by!
This was such an easy and satisfying meal! Adding this one to the frequent flyers on our menu!
That’s so great! It sounds like you have a new favorite!
Delicious! Just like my mom always made it
Awww that’s the best! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
One of our favorite go-to dinner recipes!! Everyone in the family loves it. It’s easy, creamy, & so good!
Hi Natalie, I am so happy to hear that! thank you for sharing your great review!
Quick, Easy & Delicious!!!
Isn’t that the best! Thank you for stopping by, Irina!