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<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p>\n This post may contain affiliate links, see my\u00a0disclosure policy<\/a>\u00a0for details.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Think you need a can of soup for a quicker stroganoff? You don\u2019t. Two ingredients you probably already have turn this ground beef stroganoff into a rich, creamy sauce that beats the same old dinner rotation, completely from scratch in just 30 minutes.<\/p>\n Beef stroganoff is a recipe we love in my house, but it\u2019s one I admittedly \u201cforget about\u201d a lot. If I\u2019m making a traditional stroganoff<\/a> with seared, sliced beef, that\u2019s a weekend project, and on weeknights I just don\u2019t have it in me. My husband loves stroganoff, but he\u2019s not getting it very often if searing steak is the only way there.<\/p>\n This ground beef version is the answer. The secret is sour cream and soy sauce. We\u2019re big dairy people up here in New England, so I needed my stroganoff sauce CREAMY, and I didn\u2019t want condensed soup. Sour cream was a given for that classic tang and heat tolerance, making the sauce creamy without breaking. <\/p>\n The soy sauce was a surprise I found through testing this recipe over and over. It added much more flavor than Worcestershire sauce, and once I swapped in the soy, I couldn\u2019t stop eating it straight out of the pan.<\/p>\n This section is an abbreviated form of the full instructions that can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. I recommend following the full directions for the best results.<\/p>\n Step 1<\/strong><\/p>\n In a pot of salted water, cook egg noodles al dente, drain, and set aside.<\/p>\n Step 2<\/strong><\/p>\n Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat and brown the ground beef until cooked through. As it cooks, season with half the salt and pepper. Remove the beef to a plate and keep the fat in the pan.<\/p>\n Step 3<\/strong><\/p>\n If there\u2019s enough fat, use it to cook the mushrooms; otherwise add 1 more tablespoon of oil.\u00a0<\/p>\n Cook mushrooms with remaining salt and pepper until softened and liquid has released.<\/p>\n Add cooked beef back to the pot, add the thyme and garlic, and stir. Sprinkle in the flour over the beef and mushroom mixture, toss to coat, and cook another minute or two.<\/p>\n Step 4<\/strong><\/p>\n Pour in the beef broth. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cook and stir until gravy thickens, 1\u20132 minutes.<\/p>\n Step 5<\/strong><\/p>\n Turn off the heat, and stir in the soy sauce and sour cream. Adjust seasoning to taste.<\/p>\n Toss cooked noodles in the pan to coat, or serve sauce and noodles separately. The noodles will soak up sauce as they sit.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a pretty complete meal on its own, but I really love serving it with a veggie or salad for a rounded out meal and rolls for sopping up that scrumptious sauce!<\/p>\n Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.\u00a0<\/p>\n To reheat, microwave covered with a paper towel until heated through (2-3 minutes), or reheat on low heat in a skillet on the stovetop. Keep it covered and heat until just warmed through. <\/p>\n Tip:<\/strong> When you\u2019re reheating stroganoff, add a splash more of broth or sour cream at the end to get the consistency saucy again.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t recommend freezing stroganoff with the noodles. If you want to keep stroganoff on hand for later, freeze just the sauce. Stored in an airtight container or freezer safe bag, it will be good for up to 2 months.\u00a0<\/p>\n Thaw in the refrigerator for best results and reheat in a pot on low heat until warmed through. Add some fresh sour cream at the end. This can be done while you boil the egg noodles.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Just enter your email below and we will send this recipe right to your inbox, plus we will send more yummy recipes and ideas.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Cook egg noodles per package instructions until al dente (mine only take about 5 minutes). When the noodles are cooked, drain and set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n While the noodles cook, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook the ground beef 6\u20138 minutes until browned and cooked through, seasoning with 1\/2 teaspoon Kosher salt and 1\/4 teaspoon pepper as it cooks. Transfer the beef to a plate; do not wipe out the pan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n If there’s enough fat to coat the bottom of the pot, add the mushrooms. But if the pot looks dry, add 1 tablespoon of oil. Cook the mushrooms with the remaining 1\/2 teaspoon of Kosher salt and pepper. Cook until softened and liquid has released, about 5 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Once the mushrooms are cooked, add the beef back to the pot. Sprinkle with the thyme and garlic. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Sprinkle the flour over the beef and mushrooms, stir to coat, and cook for a minute or two until the raw flour smell is gone.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Pour in the beef broth. Stir and scrape up any bits at the bottom of the pan. Bring the pot to a simmer and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1\u20132 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Turn off the heat, and stir in the soy sauce and sour cream. Give the sauce a taste and adjust the salt or pepper if needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Add the cooked egg noodles to the pot and stir to coat. Keep in mind the noodles will soak up the sauce as it sits. 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Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe Ingredients<\/h2>\n
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How to Make Beef Stroganoff With Ground Beef<\/h2>\n
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Tips & Tricks<\/h2>\n
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How to Serve Ground Beef Stroganoff<\/h2>\n
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Freezing: <\/h3>\n
More Great Ground Beef Dinners<\/h2>\n
Save This Recipe<\/h2>\n
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