Dinner

Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe

ByElara Stone October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Introduction

Ground Beef Stroganoff is a comforting, hearty dish that combines tender beef, mushrooms, and egg noodles in a creamy sauce. It’s a simple twist on the classic recipe, perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.

A close-up view shows a large serving of creamy egg noodles mixed with cooked ground beef and sliced mushrooms. The noodles are yellow and soft, twisted with small pieces of brown, crumbly ground beef and thick, light brown mushroom slices spread evenly throughout. The food fills a shallow dark pan, with a silver spoon lifting a portion of the noodles, beef, and mushrooms upward. The background is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons butter
8 oz mushrooms, thinly sliced (baby bella or white button)
1 pound ground beef
1 onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth
10 oz egg noodles, uncooked
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup sour cream

Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked down. Remove mushrooms from the pan and keep warm.
Step 2: Add the ground beef and diced onions to the same pan. Break up the beef with a spoon and cook for 4-5 minutes until the beef is fully cooked. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Step 3: Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, mixing well with the beef mixture.
Step 4: Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir until the flour is fully incorporated and no white patches remain.
Step 5: Pour in the beef broth, add the uncooked egg noodles, and season with salt and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
Step 6: Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the cooked mushrooms and sour cream until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.

Tips & Variations

Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
Add a splash of white wine before adding the broth for extra depth of flavor.
Try substituting ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
For extra richness, sprinkle some shredded Parmesan cheese on top before serving.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat or in the microwave, stirring occasionally to keep the sauce smooth. Adding a splash of broth or water when reheating helps prevent the sauce from thickening too much.

How to Serve

The dish shows a close-up of a white square plate filled with wide, curly buttered noodles mixed generously with browned ground beef crumbles and several slices of cooked brown mushrooms. The noodles have a yellowish color and a soft texture, while the beef looks tender and juicy. The mushrooms add an earthy brown tone, and the sauce lightly coats the ingredients, giving a slight shine. In the blurred background, there is a white bowl with more of the same dish. The surface underneath the plate is white with a marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use fresh noodles instead of dried egg noodles?

Yes, fresh noodles can be used but reduce the simmering time as they cook faster. Add them in the last few minutes to avoid overcooking.

Is it possible to make this recipe gluten-free?

Absolutely. Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch instead of all-purpose flour and ensure your beef broth and Worcestershire sauce are gluten-free varieties.