Description
Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff offers a luxurious, velvety sauce loaded with tender smoked beef, sautéed mushrooms, and a splash of Worcestershire, all finished with cool sour cream. Ready in 30 minutes, this stovetop classic pairs beautifully with egg noodles or fluffy rice, delivering a comforting, protein‑rich dinner perfect for busy weeknights. The balanced savory depth and creamy texture make it an irresistible family favorite you’ll return to again and again. Pair with salad for balance now
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground smoked beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- salt and pepper to taste
- cooked egg noodles or rice for serving
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Add ground smoked beef, brown thoroughly, breaking apart, about 5‑7 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms, sauté until tender, about 4 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, add Worcestershire, simmer 5 minutes to reduce.
- Reduce heat, stir in sour cream until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return beef to pan, heat through, serve over noodles or rice.
Notes
- For a dairy‑free version
- use oil instead of butter and a plant‑based cream. Adjust salt based on broth. Garnish with fresh parsley for color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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