Easy Beef Stroganoff
A quick and creamy beef stroganoff recipe that can be made in just 30 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights and picky eaters.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef Any fat content works, typically 80/20.
- 1 medium Onion Diced.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 8 oz Mushrooms Optional.
- 2 cups Beef broth From a carton or bouillon cubes.
- 1 cup Sour cream Do not replace with yogurt.
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp Flour For thickening.
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce Essential for flavor.
- 12 oz Egg noodles For serving.
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic.
- If using, add mushrooms and cook until they shrink.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to prevent lumps.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, bringing it to a simmer until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream.
- Serve over cooked egg noodles.
Notes
Reserve some pasta water if the sauce feels too thick. Taste as you go to adjust seasoning.