Description

This cozy and creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff is the ultimate pantry-friendly comfort food. Featuring tender egg noodles, seasoned beef, and a velvety homemade sauce, it’s a hearty one-skillet dinner that comes together in no time—perfect for busy weeknights or no-fuss family meals.

Ingredients

6 oz egg noodles
1 lb ground beef
¼ cup butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1¼ cup milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt as a substitute)

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Instructions

Cook the Noodles:
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the egg noodles for 2 minutes less than package directions suggest. Do not rinse. Set aside.
Brown the Beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until fully browned with no pink remaining. Drain excess grease and set the beef aside.
Make a Roux:
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes to form a roux.
Add the Liquids:
Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Once the sauce begins to thicken, add the milk and continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Season the Sauce:
Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Everything:
Reduce heat to low. Add the cooked noodles and browned beef back into the skillet. Stir gently to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
Finish with Sour Cream:
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the sour cream until fully incorporated.

Serve & Enjoy:
Serve warm with steamed vegetables or garlic toast for a complete meal.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute milk with unsweetened almond milk and use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
Ground turkey or chicken can be used in place of beef for a leaner option.
Add sautéed mushrooms for a more traditional Stroganoff flair.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat beautifully on the stovetop.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American