Description
This Best Ground Beef Stroganoff is a creamy, comforting twist on the classic dish, featuring lean ground beef simmered with savory brown gravy and mushroom soup, then tossed with tender wide egg noodles and a touch of sour cream and parsley for a rich, satisfying meal perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Meat and Seasonings
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Sauces and Mixes
- 1 packet (0.87 oz) brown gravy mix
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
Pasta
- 1 bag (12 oz) wide egg noodles
Instructions
- Boil Water: Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil while you prepare the ground beef mixture, so the noodles can cook immediately once the beef is simmering.
- Cook Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef along with finely diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until the beef is no longer pink. This ensures the meat is fully cooked and flavorful.
- Drain Excess Fat: Carefully drain any excess grease or liquid from the cooked ground beef to prevent the final dish from becoming too oily.
- Make Gravy Sauce: Whisk the brown gravy mix with cold water until smooth, then pour it into the skillet with the beef mixture, stirring to combine evenly.
- Add Cream and Sour Cream: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and sour cream until the mixture is creamy and well blended.
- Simmer Mixture: Let the beef and sauce mixture simmer on medium to medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld while you cook the noodles.
- Cook Noodles: Cook the wide egg noodles according to package instructions, adding about 1 teaspoon of salt to the boiling water to enhance flavor. Once cooked, drain the noodles but do not rinse them so they retain their sauce-binding properties.
- Combine Noodles and Sauce: Add the drained noodles and dried parsley directly into the skillet with the creamy beef sauce, stirring well to combine everything evenly.
- Serve: Plate the stroganoff immediately while hot and enjoy this rich, comforting meal.
Notes
- Using lean ground beef helps keep the dish less greasy without sacrificing flavor.
- Do not rinse the noodles after draining; this helps the sauce stick better.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer the mixture a bit longer to reduce excess liquid.
- For extra depth, consider adding sautéed mushrooms along with the onions.
- This dish pairs well with a green salad or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
