Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff with Cream of Mushroom Soup
About this recipe
This Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff is a creamy and delicious dish that comes together in just 25 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. With its rich flavors from the ground beef, light sour cream, and cream of mushroom soup, it's sure to be a family favorite.
The recipe is straightforward, utilizing simple ingredients like egg noodles and beef broth, and it can easily be customized with fresh mushrooms and onions if you want to add a little extra texture.
Ingredient notes
- 1 lb Lean Ground Beef (85/15 or 90/10 recommended)
- 1 can Fat-Free Cream of Mushroom Soup (10.5 ounces)
- 12 oz Egg Noodles, cooked according to package directions
Tips from Cara's Recipes's video
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, and feel free to add fresh mushrooms and diced onion for extra flavor.
- Whisk the beef broth vigorously to remove lumps before bringing it to a boil to thicken the sauce.
- Let the sauce cool for 1-2 minutes before adding the sour cream to prevent curdling.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Cara's Recipes: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions.
- 2
While the noodles are boiling, brown the ground beef over medium heat in a large cast iron skillet until fully cooked and no pink remains. Optionally, add fresh mushrooms and diced onion to cook with the beef.
- 3
Once fully cooked, remove the beef from heat, drain, and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- 5
Once melted, add the flour and stir until combined.
- 6
Pour in the beef broth and whisk vigorously to remove any lumps. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 7
Lower the heat to medium and add the cream of mushroom soup, stirring until combined.
- 8
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool for 1-2 minutes. Then, add the sour cream and stir until combined.
- 9
Add the seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 10
Stir in the cooked ground beef and let the mixture simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
- 11
Add the cooked and drained egg noodles to the pan and stir until well combined.
- 12
If desired, top with fresh or dried parsley.
Credit where it's due: this recipe was transcribed from Cara's Recipes's original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it's their dish.
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