Description
Ground beef stroganoff offers a comforting twist on classic Russian cuisine, blending creamy sauce with hearty noodles. Savory and satisfying, this dish brings warmth to dinner tables while delighting palates with its rich, tangy flavors you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Vegetables:
- 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 (10.75 ounces/305 grams) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 3/4 cup sour cream, or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke, or to taste (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Sauté sliced mushrooms and diced onions in melted butter over medium heat until softened and lightly golden, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into crumbles and cooking until completely browned and no pink remains, about 7-8 minutes.
- Drain excess grease from the meat to reduce unnecessary fat content.
- Sprinkle flour and dry seasonings over the meat mixture, stirring thoroughly to coat and create a light roux, cooking for 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Pour condensed cream of mushroom soup into the skillet, blending with sour cream, liquid smoke, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Reduce heat and allow the stroganoff to simmer gently, stirring intermittently, for 10-12 minutes until sauce thickens and flavors meld together.
- While sauce develops, prepare egg noodles or rice according to package instructions.
- Transfer stroganoff over prepared starch, ensuring each serving receives an equal portion of meat, mushrooms, and creamy sauce.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives for added color and subtle herbal note, if desired.
Notes
- Enhance mushroom flavor by using a mix of fresh mushroom varieties like cremini, shiitake, or button mushrooms for deeper, more complex taste.
- Reduce fat content by substituting ground beef with lean ground turkey or plant-based ground meat alternatives for a lighter version.
- Boost protein and nutrition by adding extra vegetables like spinach, peas, or bell peppers during the cooking process for added texture and health benefits.
- Create a gluten-free option by using cornstarch instead of flour and selecting gluten-free cream of mushroom soup or making a homemade sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg