Ground Beef Stroganoff

Ground Beef Stroganoff is a delicious and easy 30 minute meal idea that is sure to please the whole family.  Creamy, hearty and made with ground beef and no mushrooms, this Ground Beef Stroganoff  is the perfect quick meal for a fast dinner.

There are just some foods I can’t get down with.  Mushrooms is one of those dreaded foods that I am always so disappointed to find in my dishes.  I don’t mind the flavor but that texture … nah! So imagine my happiness when I realized I can make an easy beef stroganoff recipe without mushrooms. Better yet, I can write the best beef stroganoff recipe using ground beef and make that Ground Beef Stroganoff  ready to hit the dinner table in under 30 minutes.  Life is good, my friends.

WHAT IS BEEF STROGANOFF?

Beef Stroganoff is a mid-19th-century Russian dish of sautéed beef served in a sour cream sauce. Although there are many variations of the beef stroganoff recipe, over time it has become commonplace to include mushrooms and often cream of mushroom soup and serve the beef stroganoff over pasta.

CAN YOU FREEZE GROUND BEEF STROGANOFF?

Ground Beef Stroganoff is a perfect dish to freeze. To make Ground Beef Stroganoff ahead of time, follow the instructions for the meat sauce and allow it to cool.Transfer the Ground Beef Stroganoff into a large zip-lock bag, removing the air as you seal. Lay bag flat in your freezer to save on space and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, simply defrost in the refrigerator and warm in skillet over medium heat until hot.  Serve with pasta.

HOW DO I MAKE 30 MINUTE GROUND BEEF STROGANOFF?

Easy! Start your Ground Beef Stroganoff by setting a large pot of salted water to boil and browning a pound of ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once cooked, drain the grease and set meat aside.  Add butter to the pan and once melted, add in the chopped onion.  Cook onion for 2-3 minutes and then add in the minced garlic.  Cook for anther minute and then add in the flour and whisk together.  Pour in 3 cups of beef stock and whisk together.  Add in salt, pepper, Worcestershire, Dijon mustard and spices and stir to combine.  Bring to boil, stirring often.  Once boiling, combine the last cup of stock and cornstarch together and pour into skillet, stirring to combine.  Lower heat to simmer and add meat back into sauce.  Once water comes to boil, cook pasta based on manufacturer instructions.  Once pasta has cooked and has been drained, add the Parmesan and sour cream to the Ground Beef Stroganoff  sauce and stir to combine.  Serve Ground Beef Stroganoff sauce over pasta and garnish with parsley or chives.

It doesn’t much easier or more delicious than THAT!

Enjoy! ~ Heather

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Ground Beef Stroganoff

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Ground Beef Stroganoff is a delicious and easy 30 minute meal idea that is sure to please the whole family.  Creamy, hearty and made with ground beef and no mushrooms, this Ground Beef Stroganoff  is the perfect quick meal for a fast dinner. | A Wicked Whisk | https://www.awickedwhisk.com

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 6 each

Calories: 750 kcal

Author: Heather

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion chopped
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
• 4 cups beef stock divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 teaspoons worchestershire
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 12 ounces pasta

Instructions

1. Start by setting a large pot of salted water to boil and browning a pound of ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once cooked, drain the grease and set meat aside.  

2. Add butter to the pan and once melted, add in the chopped onion. Cook onion for 2-3 minutes and then add in the minced garlic. Cook for anther minute and then add in the flour and whisk together. Pour in 3 cups of beef stock and whisk together. 

3. Add in salt, pepper, Worcestershire, Dijon mustard and spices and stir to combine. Bring to boil, stirring often. Once boiling, combine the last cup of stock and cornstarch together and pour into skillet, stirring to combine. Lower heat to simmer and add meat back into sauce. 

4. Once water comes to boil, cook pasta based on manufacturer instructions. Once pasta has cooked and has been drained, add the Parmesan and sour cream to the Ground Beef Stroganoff sauce and stir to combine. Serve Ground Beef Stroganoff sauce over pasta and garnish with parsley or chives.

Nutrition Facts

Ground Beef Stroganoff

Amount Per Serving (1.5 cup)

Calories 750 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 30g 46%

Saturated Fat 20g 100%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 17g

Cholesterol 150mg 50%

Sodium 1200mg 50%

Potassium 1002mg 29%

Total Carbohydrates 50g 17%

Dietary Fiber 4g 16%

Sugars 4g

Protein 40g 80%

Vitamin C 7%

Calcium 300%

Iron 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.