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Creamy Budget Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe Easy Family Dinner Idea

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A quick and easy creamy ground beef stroganoff made with simple pantry staples, perfect for a budget-friendly family dinner that’s both comforting and flavorful.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef (85% lean preferred)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ cups low-sodium beef broth
  • ¾ cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 8 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions (7-9 minutes) until al dente. Drain and set aside. Toss with a little oil if not serving immediately.
  2. While noodles cook, heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook about 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Add sliced mushrooms and cook 5-7 minutes until they release moisture and begin to brown.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
  5. Push vegetables to the side of the pan and add ground beef. Break up with a spoon and cook 6-8 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
  6. Sprinkle flour evenly over beef mixture and stir well. Cook 1-2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  7. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook about 5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  8. Remove pan from heat. Stir in sour cream and Dijon mustard until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Do not boil after adding sour cream.
  9. Add drained egg noodles to the sauce and gently toss to coat. Heat over low for 2-3 minutes if needed to warm through.
  10. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top if using and serve immediately.

Notes

Do not boil the sauce after adding sour cream to prevent curdling. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen. Drain noodles well to avoid watery sauce. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch and use gluten-free pasta or spiralized zucchini noodles. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut cream or dairy-free yogurt.

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