30-Minute Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe
This quick and creamy 30-Minute Ground Beef Stroganoff combines tender egg noodles with savory ground beef and a rich, homemade roux sauce infused with garlic and onion powder. Finished with a touch of sour cream, this comforting dish is perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.
- Author: Grace
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Pasta
Beef and Sauce
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- ¼ cup Butter
- ¼ cup Flour
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 ¼ cup Milk
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ cup Sour Cream
- Cook the Noodles: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to the package directions. Once tender, drain and set aside for later use.
- Brown the Ground Beef: While noodles are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until completely browned and no pink remains, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat and transfer the beef to a plate, then set aside.
- Make the Roux: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, whisk in the flour continuously for about 2 minutes until the mixture forms a smooth paste and starts to bubble.
- Add Beef Broth: Gradually pour in the beef broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking for 3-4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Incorporate Milk: Slowly whisk in the milk, maintaining medium heat and stirring continuously until the sauce thickens again, about 5-7 minutes. The resulting sauce should be creamy and smooth.
- Season the Sauce: Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to evenly distribute the seasonings throughout the sauce.
- Combine Beef and Noodles: Reduce heat to low and add the cooked egg noodles along with the browned ground beef back into the skillet. Stir gently to combine and heat through thoroughly.
- Add Sour Cream: Remove the skillet from heat. Gently fold in the sour cream until fully incorporated, lending the dish a velvety, tangy richness.
- Serve: Serve the stroganoff hot, ideally paired with a side of your favorite steamed vegetable or garlic toast to complete the meal.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute milk with low-fat milk or use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Vegetables like mushrooms or peas can be added when making the sauce for extra nutrition.
- Be sure to whisk constantly when adding broth and milk to prevent lumps in the sauce.
- Drain excess grease from the ground beef to avoid a greasy sauce.
- This recipe can be made dairy-free by using plant-based milk and sour cream alternatives.
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