Description
Hearty one pot ground beef stroganoff delivers comfort on a plate with savory beef, creamy sauce, and tender egg noodles. Rustic Russian-inspired flavors merge effortlessly to create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef
- 8 ounces (226 grams) wide egg noodles
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- ½ white onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Dairy, Sauces, and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter
- ¼ cup (30 grams) flour
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 2 ounces (57 grams) cream cheese
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet, breaking it into crumbly pieces until nearly fully cooked. Incorporate diced onions, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms, sautéing until vegetables become soft and fragrant.
- Transfer the beef and vegetable mixture to a separate plate, keeping the skillet ready for the next phase of cooking.
- Melt butter in the same skillet, then sprinkle flour over the melted butter, whisking to create a smooth, golden roux.
- Gradually pour beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the roux, stirring consistently to prevent lumps and ensure a silky sauce.
- Add egg noodles directly into the liquid mixture, stirring to prevent sticking. Bring the contents to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
- Cook noodles until they reach a tender al dente texture, absorbing the flavorful liquid and becoming perfectly cooked.
- Return the reserved beef and vegetable mixture to the skillet, mixing thoroughly with the noodles and sauce.
- Introduce cream cheese and sour cream, stirring gently until the dairy components melt completely and integrate into a creamy, cohesive sauce.
- Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and season with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting the seasoning to create a balanced, rich flavor profile.
- Remove from heat and let the stroganoff rest for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken before serving.
Notes
- Streamline your cooking by using just one skillet, minimizing cleanup and saving precious time in the kitchen.
- Brown ground beef first to develop rich, deep flavors that will infuse the entire dish with savory goodness.
- Create a silky smooth sauce by whisking flour into melted butter, forming a classic roux that thickens the stroganoff perfectly.
- Choose wide egg noodles for the ideal texture, ensuring they cook directly in the broth for maximum flavor absorption.
- Melt cream cheese slowly to achieve a luxurious, creamy consistency that coats every bite with velvety richness.
- Finish with fresh thyme for a subtle herbal note that elevates this classic comfort food from good to extraordinary.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg