Indulge in this classic comfort food with a creamy and flavorful ground beef stroganoff recipe. Featuring tender ground beef, onions, mushrooms, and a rich sour cream sauce, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings and keep you feeling full. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy meal can be prepared in under 30 minutes. For a complete and impressive dinner, I recommend pairing it with garlic knots and green bean bacon bundles to make the meal even more special.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 16 ounces white button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ – 3 cups low-sodium beef broth (adjust to desired consistency)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup full-fat sour cream
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Cooked egg noodles (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Once the beef is halfway browned, add the butter, onion, and mushrooms. Continue cooking until the beef is fully cooked and the mushrooms are browned.
- Lower the heat to low. Stir in the garlic, thyme, and parsley. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring to combine.
- Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, stirring to combine. Let the mixture simmer on low for 7-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
- Stir in the sour cream and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.
Serving Suggestions: Serve over cooked egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice for a comforting meal.
NOTES
- Use lean ground beef for this recipe, and add a bit of butter to enhance the flavor of the mushrooms as they brown.
- If there’s excess grease after browning the beef, drain it before continuing with the recipe.
- Both white button mushrooms and cremini mushrooms work well, or you can mix both for added flavor.
- I recommend using Amish egg noodles, but any egg noodles will work. You can also serve this dish with mashed potatoes, angel hair pasta, or rice.
- To avoid mushy noodles, wait until serving time to combine them with the gravy, as they tend to soak it up.
