BEST Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe: Easy From Scratch

The most delicious Beef Stroganoff recipe you will ever taste! This easy beef stroganoff recipe is made with ground beef smothered in an amazing creamy sauce and served over rice. It’s a quick easy one-pot 30 minute recipe.

Never suffer through blah stroganoff again! This one is packed with creamy savory hearty flavor. It’s sure to be one your entire family enjoys.

Don’t be intimidated by cooking from scratch with fresh ingredients. Homemade meals from scratch don’t have to take a long time. This one is under 30 minutes and uses simple fresh ingredients for the ultimate best beef stroganoff recipe.

When I was a young wife I would often make beef stroganoff hamburger helper. We were broke and had 3 little baby boys, we were both working and going to college full-time. I had no time to learn to cook, so we had a lot of prepackaged foods for dinner. 

When I got to quit work and stayed home, I soon learned that I had been making a prepackaged version of my favorite childhood dinner my Grammy would often make, beef stroganoff. I just never put two and two together.

As a little girl, I never asked what it was called, and she served her’s over steamed white rice. So it didn’t much resemble it, in fact, they looked and tasted completely different since hers was from scratch, used mushrooms, and had a sour cream sauce. So I set out to learn how to make it from scratch and served mine over rice like she did. I also added lots of mushrooms, just like Grammy!

What is Beef Stroganoff?

Beef stroganoff is a classic Russian dish made of a creamy sauce and diced steak. It is usually made with mushrooms and cream and served over a bed of rice or egg noodles. 

We prefer rice to make it a low-process whole-foods dinner, and sometimes all the gluten is a bit heavy anyway.

Where is Beef Stroganoff Origin?

Fun fact, Beef Stroganoff is traced back to Russia back in the early 1800’s. Made by Count Stroganoff’s chef, who they think was a French chef. In America, they switched to using ground beef around the 19th century, and is still as good as the original recipe.

How to Make Beef Stroganoff: QUICK GUIDE

You can find the full instructions below, but here is a simple overview. You saute the ground beef, onions, and mushrooms. Add the butter, flour and milk. Then the rest of the ingredients and bring to a low simmer, just till thick. Just before serving, stir in the sour cream. 

Why You Will Love This Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe: 

• Quick Dinner – It is quick enough to make for a weeknight dinner.
• Filling – It is hearty beefy and satisfying.
• Everyone Loves – It has mellow flavors so even the pickiest eaters will enjoy it.
• Stores Well – It can be stored well and reheated just fine.
• Budget – this can easily be stretched by adding more vegetables or mushrooms
• One-pan meal – making for easier clean up.

TIPS LIST: For Ground Beef Stroganoff

• Don’t overcook the beef. It is supposed to be tender, so overcooking will make it caramelized and crunchy.
• For a thicker sauce add more flour
• To prevent the sour cream from curdling, add it at the very end, and don’t let it boil.
• Quick note: If you are serving over noodles, cook the noodles in chicken broth not boiling water.
• If you are wanting more of a classic beef stroganoff recipe use strips of juicy beef instead of ground beef. Make sure you are using the right cut of meat.

TOOLS LIST:    For Ground Beef Stroganoff

• Dutch Oven
• Wooden spoon
• Chef Knife

Beef Stroganoff Ingredients List:  

• Beef – usually made with ground beef in America, but originally was made with small bites of steak simmered in beef stock
• Onion & garlic  – add great savory flavor
• Mushrooms – white button mushrooms or cremini mushrooms
• Sauce – flour, cream, sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• Seasonings: Worcestershire sauce Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, bay leaves, salt &  black pepper

HOW TO MAKE RECIPE: 

Step 1: 

First, in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, saute ground beef and onions in 2 tablespoons of butter or olive oil. Stir to break beef into small pieces. Sauté until the onion is translucent and golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.  

Step 2 

Then add the mushrooms and garlic and sauté for another 5 minutes. 

Step 3 

Next, add the flour and stir until just barely incorporated. 

Step 4

Then, pour in the cream and all the seasonings.  Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 5-10 minutes, just till thick.

Step 5

Finally, remove it from the heat and stir in the sour cream.

What to Serve With Beef Stroganoff

Beef stroganoff is a heavy dinner so we like to pair it with cooked veggies like corn or green beans or a simple salad.

What to Serve Beef Stroganoff Over?

We like to serve it over white rice, but it is also often served over egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives.

This creamy beef stroganoff recipe with tender mushrooms is easy to make and sure to please your family. Most homemade stroganoff with cream of mushroom soup are a disappointment, but not this recipe! 

This homemade beef stroganoff recipe is made with fresh ingredients is the ultimate comfort food and takes very little time. In fact, we just had it last night and it is definitely a 30-minute recipe. 

You are sure to be in for a treat if you have never tried beef stroganoff before!

Beef Stroganoff Variations:

Spicy – add ½ tsp of red pepper flakes

Use different meat – our favorite is ground beef. Traditionally it’s made with slices of beef, but feel free to switch it out for ground turkey, chicken, or pork. Or even slices of chicken breast or pork might be delicious.

Gluten-Free – Leave out the flour and replace the milk with more sour cream. Then don’t cook for very long once you add the sour cream, just long enough to warm it. Then serve it over noodles, just rice or mashed potatoes.

​Worchestershire – If you don’t have any, you can trade it out for soy sauce.

Sour cream – if you don’t have a cup of sour cream, then you can trade it out for canned soup. Mushroom cream soup works best as a substitute when in a pinch.

Tips on How to Prepare Ahead of Time 

How to Store Beef Stroganoff

Make sure to use an airtight container to store beef stroganoff in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Can Beef Stroganoff be Frozen?

Yes, you can freeze beef stroganoff. But, make sure to only freeze the creamy meat sauce, not the rice or noodles. They don’t keep well in the freezer. Then when you want to serve it, thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the oven at 350 for 20-30 minutes. So, cook the noodles or rice fresh.

Can Beef Stroganoff be Made in the Crockpot or Slow Cooker?

Yes, this creamy stroganoff sauce and tender strips of beef cook great in the crockpot or slow cooker. First step, in a large skillet, you will want to cook the beef, onions, and mushrooms on medium-low heat for till the mushrooms are tender. Then pour the beef mixture in the crockpot and add the remaining ingredients except the sour cream. Then, cook on LOW for 4-6 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours. Add the sour cream right before serving. Follow the package instructions to cook the egg noodles for best results or steamed rice.

FAQ/ Questions 

Leftover Beef Stroganoff Recipes:

• beef stroganoff soup
• beef stroganoff casserole 

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• Sourdough Chinese Orange Chicken
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If you love this recipe, make sure to print the recipe card for the next time you need a great recipe for a hearty meal.