Classic Beef Stroganoff is a hearty and comforting dish featuring ground beef and mushrooms in a creamy sour cream sauce, served over egg noodles or rice. This quick skillet meal combines tender beef, sautéed onions, and garlic with a rich, velvety sauce perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Egg noodles or rice, for serving
Instructions
Prepare aromatics: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until the onions become translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Cook beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain any excess fat to keep the dish from being greasy.
Add mushrooms: Stir in the sliced mushrooms and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes.
Make roux base: Sprinkle the flour over the beef and mushroom mixture, stirring to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste and help thicken the sauce later.
Add liquids: Gradually pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce while stirring constantly. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens to a gravy-like consistency, about 3-4 minutes.
Finish sauce: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream, ensuring it heats through without boiling to prevent curdling. Season the stroganoff with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve: Spoon the creamy beef stroganoff over cooked egg noodles or rice and serve immediately.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a mix of cremini and white mushrooms.
To make this dish gluten free, substitute all-purpose flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend.
Be careful not to boil after adding sour cream to avoid curdling.
Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Serving over egg noodles is traditional, but rice or mashed potatoes work well too.
