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Easy Creamy Poor Man’s Stroganoff

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A quick and comforting stroganoff made with ground beef, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio recommended)
  • 8 oz (225 g) white or cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp (16 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) sour cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 oz (340 g) egg noodles or your favorite pasta, cooked according to package instructions

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 12 oz (340 g) egg noodles and cook according to package instructions (usually 7–9 minutes) until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped yellow onion and cook until translucent, about 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add 8 oz (225 g) sliced mushrooms and cook until they release moisture and start to brown, about 5–7 minutes.
  5. Push the mushroom mixture to the side and add 1 lb (450 g) ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with your spoon and cook until no longer pink, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
  6. Sprinkle 2 tbsp (16 g) all-purpose flour evenly over the beef and mushroom mixture. Stir well to coat everything and cook for 1–2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
  7. Slowly pour in 1 ½ cups (360 ml) beef broth while stirring to prevent lumps.
  8. Stir in 1 tsp Dijon mustard and 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it thicken for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Remove the skillet from heat and stir in ¾ cup (180 ml) sour cream until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  10. Toss the cooked egg noodles with the stroganoff sauce or spoon the sauce over the noodles. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.

Notes

Add sour cream off the heat to prevent curdling. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of beef broth; if too thin, simmer longer. Use fresh mushrooms for best flavor. Brown beef well for depth. Can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter version or coconut cream for dairy-free.

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