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A skillet filled with ground beef stroganoff in a creamy sauce with peas and egg noodles.
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Ground Beef Stroganoff

This Ground Beef Stroganoff recipe is easy to make from scratch right on the stove top or as an oven-baked casserole. Frozen vegetables make an easy addition with no need for mushrooms!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 465kcal
Author: Stephanie

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef I use 85% lean
  • Salt/Pepper to taste
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 Tablespoons flour
  • 2 ½ cups beef broth
  • ¾ cup sour cream close to room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce can sub low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 8 oz. egg noodles uncooked
  • Parsley to garnish
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Instructions

Prep Work:

  • Measure out ingredients prior to beginning.
    Place the sour cream near the stove while you cook. It will melt better into the sauce if it's closer to room temperature.
    If possible, shred the cheese from a block (it melts much better than from a bag).
    Preheat oven to 375°.

Proceed with Stroganoff

  • Season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Cook and crumble it on medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the onions and cook until the ground beef is cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
  • Drain any grease, then add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the butter until melted. Sprinkle on the flour and mix to incorporate. Cook for 2 minutes or until you can no longer smell flour.
  • Add the beef broth in splashes, stirring continuously. Don't add too much at once. Use a silicone spatula to clean the "fond" from the pan, this will give the sauce plenty of flavor.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Add in the sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, frozen peas, and *half* of the cheese. If the sour cream doesn't melt well right away, it will eventually incorporate into the sauce, stirring will help.
  • Let the sauce simmer on low while you boil the pasta for 1 minute less than al dente (refer to package for time). Drain and add the pasta to the sauce. Stir to combine.
  • If your skillet is not oven safe, transfer it to a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch casserole dish.
  • Top with remaining cheese. Cover and bake for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve!
  • Note: To cook fully on the stovetop, boil noodles for full amount of time, add to the sauce, top with cheese, and cover the pot until the cheese is melted.

Notes

Make-Ahead Method
  • Prepare the sauce and stir in cooked noodles. Let it cool completely and top with shredded cheese. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
  • When ready to serve, add 10 minutes to covered baking time. (30 minutes total.)
Adding Mushrooms
  • Cook mushrooms separately to release some of the water, concentrate their flavor, and give them a nice golden color.
  • Add them to the stroganoff when you add in the cooked noodles. This lets them retain their color, texture, and flavor.
Pro Tips
  • Dijon Mustard is Optional: If you don't like Dijon mustard, you can use yellow mustard instead (that is actually my preference), or it can be omitted altogether.
  • Worcestershire Sauce adds umami and enhances the other flavors in this meal, but you can't outright taste it. Low Sodium Soy Sauce may be used as a substitute.
  • Frozen carrots, corn, and green beans make wonderful additions as well.
  • Be sure to try my Beef Stroganoff Soup, Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff, Meatball Stroganoff, and Chicken Stroganoff recipes next!

Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 127mg | Sodium: 771mg | Potassium: 514mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 927IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 3mg