This Easy Hamburger Stroganoff is a comforting classic with a rich, creamy sauce and tender ground beef. It’s the perfect weeknight meal, ready in under an hour and sure to become a family favorite. Serve it over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, and prepare for pure deliciousness!
This hearty Hamburger Stroganoff is a symphony of flavors and textures, with a velvety sauce coating perfectly cooked ground beef.
Recipe Details
- Flavor Profile: Savory, rich, and comforting, with a creamy, slightly tangy sauce and savory beef.
- Textures: Tender ground beef in a velvety sauce, often served over soft egg noodles.
- Total Time: About 45 minutes.
- Difficulty: Easy. This recipe is straightforward, with simple steps that are perfect for beginner cooks.
What You’ll Need
To make this delicious Hamburger Stroganoff, you’ll need ground beef, egg noodles, and the essential components for the creamy sauce. You’ll also need some pantry staples to create the base of the savory sauce, which includes onion, garlic, and beef broth, which adds depth of flavor.
Ingredient Notes
- Ground Beef – Choose a ground beef with a fat content that you like. 80/20 is a good starting point for flavor, but you can adjust based on your preferences.
- Onion – Yellow onion is a classic choice for its mild, sweet flavor when cooked, but white onion also works well.
- Garlic – Fresh garlic cloves bring a pungent and delicious aroma and flavor to the Stroganoff.
- Beef Broth – Use low-sodium beef broth to control the saltiness of the dish.
- Egg Noodles – Medium egg noodles are the traditional pasta choice for Stroganoff. They cook quickly and hold the sauce beautifully.
- Sour Cream – Full-fat or reduced-fat sour cream can be used. Sour cream adds a creamy texture and tanginess that is essential for authentic Stroganoff.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup – This adds creaminess and enhances the deep savory flavor.
- Butter – Unsalted butter is used to sauté the onion and garlic creating a flavorful base.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Mushrooms: Sliced mushrooms can be added when you sauté the onion, if you’d like.
- Herbs: Fresh parsley or chives, chopped, make fantastic options for serving.
- Vegetables: Try adding a can of drained and rinsed sliced mushrooms to amplify the mushroom flavor.
- Spice: For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Ground Turkey or Chicken: Substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
How to Make Easy Hamburger Stroganoff
This recipe is simple to make, perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. Follow these easy steps:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for about a minute more until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup.
- Reduce the heat to low, then slowly stir in the sour cream until smooth and heated through. Do not boil. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.
- In a separate pot, cook the egg noodles according to the package directions.
- Serve the Hamburger Stroganoff over the cooked egg noodles, garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Pro Tip: Don’t skip draining the excess grease from the ground beef. This step prevents the Stroganoff from being overly greasy.
Recipe Tips
- Don’t Overcook the Beef: Cook ground beef until it is no longer pink. Overcooked beef can become dry and chewy.
- Bloom the Garlic: Cook the garlic only until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Burnt garlic will make the sauce bitter.
- Check the Seasoning: Taste the sauce after you add the sour cream and adjust the salt and pepper to your preference.
- Don’t Boil the Sauce After Adding Sour Cream: Boiling the sauce after adding sour cream can cause it to curdle.
- Serve Immediately: Hamburger Stroganoff is best served immediately because the sauce can thicken as it sits.
FAQs
- Can I use a different type of pasta? Yes, you can use other types of pasta like rotini or penne.
- Can I make it in a slow cooker? While not the traditional method, you can adapt this recipe for the slow cooker! Brown the beef and onions and then add all ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 3-4 hours. Stir in the sour cream at the end.
- What if I don’t have beef broth? You can substitute with chicken broth or vegetable broth. The flavor will be slightly different but still delicious.
- Can I freeze it? While the sauce may change texture after freezing, the Stroganoff can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this Hamburger Stroganoff with:
- Egg Noodles: The classic and perfect pairing.
- Rice: White or brown rice is a great option.
- Mashed Potatoes: Creamy mashed potatoes soak up the delicious sauce.
- Green Salad: A simple side salad with a light vinaigrette.
- Steamed Vegetables: Steamed green beans or broccoli.
Make This Recipe in Advance
This dish is easily made ahead of time. The components can be prepped in advance. The sauce can be made a day in advance and the noodles can be cooked. Store each component separately in the refrigerator. Reheat the sauce gently and combine with the noodles just before serving. Freeze the Stroganoff in an airtight container for up to two months.
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Easy Hamburger Stroganoff Recipe
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
This Easy Hamburger Stroganoff is a comforting classic with a rich, creamy sauce and tender ground beef. It’s the perfect weeknight meal, ready in under an hour and sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef 90% or 93% lean
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 ounces egg noodles whole wheat if possible
16 ounces cremini baby bella mushrooms sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 15-ounce can beef broth divided
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
⅔ cup full-fat Greek yogurt at room temperature or sour cream about 5 1/2 ounces
Chopped fresh parsley or thyme optional
Instructions
Take out your Greek yogurt if it is chilled. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, smoked paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned, around 6-8 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
Reduce heat; add sliced mushrooms. Cook until softened and browned, around 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, boil salted water. Cook egg noodles until al dente, drain, and set aside.
Sprinkle flour over beef and mushrooms and stir. Pour in one-third of the beef broth; stir to scrape the pan. Add Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Add remaining broth; boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in room-temperature Greek yogurt. Season to taste. Serve hot over noodles, sprinkled optional fresh herbs, or serve mixed together.
Notes
Don’t skip draining the excess grease from the ground beef. This step prevents the Stroganoff from being overly greasy.
Don’t Overcook the Beef: Cook ground beef until it is no longer pink. Overcooked beef can become dry and chewy.
Bloom the Garlic: Cook the garlic only until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Burnt garlic will make the sauce bitter.
Check the Seasoning: Taste the sauce after you add the sour cream and adjust the salt and pepper to your preference.
Don’t Boil the Sauce After Adding Sour Cream: Boiling the sauce after adding sour cream can cause it to curdle.
Serve Immediately: Hamburger Stroganoff is best served immediately because the sauce can thicken as it sits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: Not specified
- Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: Not specified
- Protein: Not specified
