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easy beef stroganoff recipe

Ground Beef Stroganoff

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This classic ground beef stroganoff transforms humble ingredients into a rich, creamy dish ready in under 30 minutes. The savory combination of seasoned beef, golden onions, and mushrooms in a tangy sour cream sauce creates the ultimate weeknight comfort food that's both budget-friendly and deeply satisfying.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Russian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup sour cream full-fat recommended
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 6 ounce jar sliced mushrooms with liquid
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 1 10 1/2 ounce can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef 85/15 or 90/10 recommended
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Egg noodles, rice, or chow mein noodles for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix thoroughly with hands until seasonings are evenly distributed.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until golden, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add the seasoned ground beef to the skillet with the onions, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it browns.
  4. Once beef is no longer pink, stir in cream of chicken soup and sliced mushrooms with their liquid. Let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes to develop flavors.
  5. Reduce heat to low, then gently fold in the sour cream until completely incorporated. Warm through without boiling to prevent separation.
  6. Serve hot over egg noodles, rice, or chow mein noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcal

Notes

For best results, use full-fat sour cream as light versions don't create the same velvety texture. Fresh mushrooms can be substituted for canned - simply slice and sauté them with the onions. Ground turkey works well as a leaner alternative to beef.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavor often improves overnight, making this an excellent make-ahead meal. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave to prevent the sauce from separating.

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