Description
This easy and delicious Beef Stroganoff recipe is ready in just 30 minutes, featuring tender ground beef, sautéed mushrooms, and a creamy sour cream sauce served over egg noodles. A simplified take on the classic comfort food that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7)
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- ½ medium onion, diced (about ¾ cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
Seasonings and Sauce
- ¼ teaspoon fine salt, more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, more to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- ½ cup full-fat sour cream
Additional
- 1 ½ cups uncooked egg noodles, cooked according to package directions and drained
- Optional for garnish: fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Heat Oil and Brown Beef: Add the oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until it’s about 80% browned, leaving some pink is fine.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the sliced mushrooms, diced onions, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until onions are translucent and mushrooms have softened.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the beef and mushroom mixture, stirring well to combine and coat the ingredients.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and low-sodium beef broth. Stir until fully incorporated.
- Simmer the Sauce: Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish with Sour Cream: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the full-fat sour cream. Let the mixture rest in the skillet for 5-10 minutes to thicken the sauce further.
- Toss with Noodles: Gently combine the beef stroganoff with the cooked egg noodles or serve the sauce over the noodles.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with minced fresh parsley if desired and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (90/10 or 93/7) for a balanced flavor and less grease.
- Low-sodium beef broth helps control salt levels; adjust seasoning after cooking.
- Worcestershire sauce can be substituted with coconut aminos for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Resting the sauce off heat with sour cream allows it to thicken without curdling.
- Egg noodles make a traditional accompaniment but can be substituted with other pasta or even mashed potatoes.
