Quick Ground Beef Stroganoff (Print Version)

Creamy, budget-friendly comfort food with egg noodles and seasoned ground beef, ready in just 30 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Stroganoff Base

01 - 6 ounces egg noodles
02 - 1 pound ground beef
03 - ¼ cup butter
04 - ¼ cup flour

→ Sauce

05 - 1 cup beef broth
06 - 1¼ cups milk
07 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
08 - ½ teaspoon onion powder
09 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - ¼ cup sour cream

# Steps:

01 - Bring a pot of water to boil and cook noodles according to package directions. Once cooked, set aside for later.
02 - While the noodles are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until all the pink is gone and the beef is fully browned, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to a plate. Set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes to create a roux.
04 - Gradually pour the beef broth into the roux, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Continue whisking until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
05 - Slowly whisk in the milk, continuing to stir over medium heat until the sauce thickens again, about 5-7 minutes. The sauce should be smooth and creamy.
06 - Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt, ensuring the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
07 - Reduce the heat to low. Add the cooked egg noodles and browned ground beef to the skillet, stirring until everything is well combined and heated through.
08 - Gently stir in the sour cream, mixing until fully incorporated into the sauce. The sour cream will add a rich, tangy flavor to the dish.
09 - Serve the dish hot, paired with your favorite vegetable or a slice of garlic toast for a complete meal.

# Notes:

01 - Any pasta will work with this recipe, but do not use more than 6 ounces, or there will not be enough liquid to coat the noodles. Wide egg noodles work best.
02 - Consider doubling the recipe. It reheats well, and everyone typically asks for seconds.
03 - Once cooled to room temperature, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.