Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff

Why You’ll Love It

• Easy to make: Ready in just 30 minutes and all in one pot.
• Budget-friendly: Uses inexpensive ground beef and other ingredients.
• A lighter version: Made with Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream for a creamy sauce with added protein.
  
  
• Kid-approved: Similar to cheesy Hamburger Helper, a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% or 93% lean)









• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper




• 6 ounces egg noodles
• 16 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 15-ounce can beef broth, divided
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
• 2/3 cup full-fat Greek yogurt at room temperature or sour cream
• Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Brown the beef: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and seasonings. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add the mushrooms: Reduce heat to medium and add mushrooms. Cook until softened and browned, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Add the flour: Sprinkle flour over beef and mushrooms and stir to coat.
4. Pour in the broth: Add about one-third of the beef broth and stir, scraping the bottom of the pan. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Add remaining broth and bring to a boil.
5. Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Finish: Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Stir in Greek yogurt. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
7. Serve: Serve hot over egg noodles with fresh herbs.
   
   
   
   

Recipe Variations

• Beef Stroganoff with Steak: Use cut-up steak instead of ground beef.
• Crockpot Stroganoff: Cook in a slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
• Instant Pot Stroganoff: Use the sauté function to brown the meat and vegetables, then add the remaining ingredients and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
• Chicken Stroganoff: Substitute ground chicken for ground beef.

Tips

• Use the best ground beef you can find.
• Drain the beef if it has a higher fat content.
• To prevent curdling, make sure the Greek yogurt is at room temperature and add it off the heat.
• Serve over mashed potatoes for an extra comforting meal.