Easy Stroganoff Recipe with Ground Beef • Longbourn Farm (2024)

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Easy Beef Stroganoff is packed with flavor and so delicious. It’ll be the best homemade beef stroganoff recipe you ever make and the whole family will love it.

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Why I love this Easy Stroganoff Recipe

I love this recipe because it’s so quick to make! It is also a favorite with almost everyone who tries it. Comforting, creamy, and delicious.

One of our all-time favorite family meals is easy beef stroganoff. I grew up eating a version of this that used cream of mushroom soup, and while that is delicious I love my homemade easy beef stroganoff recipe even more! It’s so easy to makeand can be made from start to finish in 30 minutes.

Another one of my favorite things about this easy beef stroganoff is that it can be a great way to use up leftover beef!I hate wasting food, but who wants a re-heated steak? Not me!

Homemade Beef Stroganoff Ingredients

  • Butter
  • Beef
  • Onion
  • Mushrooms
  • Garlic cloves
  • Sage
  • Flour
  • Broth
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Soy sauce
  • Whipping cream
  • Sour cream
  • Salt
  • Pepper
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I have used just about everycut of beef in this easy beef stroganoff recipe and it always turns out great. We love using ground beef, it’s easy and affordable.

Keep in mind that if you buy stew beef chunks, they will work great in this easy beef stroganoff recipe but you’ll need to cook them longer so they aren’t tough. A lot of readers have commented that they used their pressure cooker to soften stew meat before making the recipe – such a great idea! Nicer cuts of beef will be more tender which can be important in this dish since it is cooked quickly.

How to make Beef Stroganoff

Here is the recipe for easy beef stroganoff that is totally homemade! Per usual, I make mine in a cast iron skilletEasy Stroganoff Recipe with Ground Beef • Longbourn Farm (8) (linked tothe one I have and love,it will last you forever). Let me know if you try it and what you thought!

  1. In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter.
  2. Brown beef, remove from skillet and set aside. If there is a lot of excess grease, remove it.
  3. Add the rest of the butter.
  4. Sauté onions and mushrooms until soft and starting to turn golden, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  6. Add sage and flour and stir until flour is cooked a bit, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add beef broth, stirring constantly.
  8. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and the beef along with any accumulated juices.
  9. Simmer on low heat until thickened, flavors have melded, and beef is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Be sure it’s not burning or sticking on the bottom by stirring occasionally.
  10. Off heat, stir in cream and sour cream until combined.
  11. Serve over egg noodles or rice.
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How to serve this Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Easy beef stroganoff is best served over noodles and rice.

What can you use instead of egg noodles in beef stroganoff?

You can serve beef stroganoff over any kind of pasta, or you can serve it over rice or couscous.

What do you eat with stroganoff?

  • Easy Canned Green Beans
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  • Kale Apple Salad
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Need the perfect side dish? Check out these honey glazed carrotsor The Best Homemade Bread Recipe. Looking for more family favorite dinner ideas? Check out my round up post of our 7 Favorite Fall Family Dinner Recipes!

How to store Easy Beef Stroganoff

Easy beef stroganoff can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Best Beef Stroganoff Recipe FAQs

What cut of beef is best for stroganoff?

Because of the short cook time, ground beef is best for this recipe. You can also use leftover beef that has already been cooked. Steak, roast, anything you have.

What is the sauce in beef stroganoff made of?

The sauce in the beef stroganoff is made of beef broth, broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, whipping cream, sour cream

Does Worcestershire sauce tenderize meat?

Worchestershire sauce is acidic so it can help tenderize meat.

What can I add to stroganoff for more flavor?

This sauce is already very flavorful. If it is not meeting your expectations, make sure that it is salted enough. Not having enough salt will dull the other flavors.

Can I use chicken broth instead of beef broth?

Yes, you can use chicken broth instead of beef broth.

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Easy Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Easy Beef Stroganoff is packed with flavor and so delicious. It’ll be the best homemade beef stroganoff recipe you ever make and the whole family will love it.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy beef stroganoff, ground beef stroganoff, homemade beef stroganoff

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 324kcal

Author Longbourn Farm • Alli Kelley

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 pound beef this can be any type you choose (see note)
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup white mushrooms sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground sage
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

  • In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter.

  • Brown beef, remove from skillet and set aside. If there is a lot of excess grease, remove it.

  • Add the rest of the butter.

  • Sauté onions and mushrooms until soft and starting to turn golden, about 3-4 minutes.

  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  • Add sage and flour and stir until flour is cooked a bit, about 2 minutes.

  • Add beef broth, stirring constantly.

  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and the beef along with any accumulated juices.

  • Simmer on low heat until thickened, flavors have melded, and beef is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Be sure it’s not burning or sticking on the bottom by stirring occasionally.

  • Off heat, stir in cream and sour cream until combined.

  • Serve over egg noodles or rice.

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Notes

You can use beef chunks of any kind or ground beef in this recipe.

The beef chunks will be more tender if you use a nicer cut of meat. I have used beef stew chunks in the past, but they can be tough. Cooking them longer will help. We actually love this recipe with ground beef, just be sure to drain off the excess grease.

I also love using leftover beef in this recipe. It’s a great way to use leftover steaks, roast, or anything other leftover cut you don’t want to waste. Just omit steps 1 and 2 and start by sautéing the onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 568mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1.9mg

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Easy Stroganoff Recipe with Ground Beef • Longbourn Farm (2024)

FAQs

What is stroganoff sauce made of? ›

What is stroganoff sauce made of? Stroganoff sauce is a sour cream gravy made with beef broth that's thickened with flour. It's flavoured with mustard and has mushrooms in it. I love the pale brown creamy colour against the deep golden brown seared beef!

How do I thicken up my stroganoff sauce? ›

Use one tablespoon cornstarch mixed with one tablespoon cold water (aka a cornstarch slurry) for each cup of medium-thick sauce. Thoroughly mix the cornstarch and water together, then pour into your sauce. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly.

What can I substitute for sour cream in stroganoff? ›

Greek yogurt is a healthy alternative to the traditionally used sour cream in beef stroganoff recipes, so you can be confident that your family is getting a satisfying, healthy meal. Fresh dill and paprika will provide a sweet, slightly smoky garnish to top off the dish.

What if my stroganoff is too runny? ›

If too runny, add more flour-water mixture and if too thick, add more sour cream. Serve noodles with stroganoff mixture over the top.

What can I add to stroganoff for more flavor? ›

Quartered mushrooms and a combination of pearl onions and shallots give the finished dish a more interesting texture and flavor. Adding gelatin to the chicken stock gives it more body, letting the sauce come together more tightly to coat the meat and noodles.

Does beef stroganoff contain sour cream? ›

Great homemade beef stroganoff features a thick, flavorful sauce made with the help of a slurry of flour and broth. Bringing everything to a boil towards the end of your cook time really helps to thicken the sauce in our Classic Beef Stroganoff dish, while adding sour cream afterwards makes it deliciously creamy.

Will sour cream thicken a cream sauce? ›

For an add-in that both thickens and enhances flavor, turn to a versatile, dairy-forward ingredient: sour cream. Sour cream is a common add-in for thickening soups and sauces, but it can also be stirred into gravy for a touch of tang and a smooth, creamy finish.

Is flour or cornstarch better for gravy? ›

We find that a flour-based gravy holds up better and reheats better later, which is why we tend to prefer using flour over cornstarch to make gravy unless we have a guest who is eating gluten-free.

How do you add sour cream to stroganoff without curdling? ›

The secret here is to wait to add the sour cream until the very end, temper it with a bit of the hot broth and then add it to the pan just long enough to warm it, as boiling can cause it to curdle.

Can you use milk instead of whipping cream? ›

Similarly to half-and-half, milk makes a good heavy cream substitute when it's combined with melted butter. Combine 3/4 cup milk and 1/4 cup melted butter for every cup of heavy cream. This mixture is not suitable for whipping. Best for: cooking and baking.

Is mayonnaise a good substitute for sour cream? ›

Here's an ingredient you probably have on hand: mayonnaise! You can use it as a cup-for-cup replacement for sour cream in most recipes—including baked goods! (Mayo adds a ton of moisture to things like cakes and muffins because it's made from eggs and oil.)

Can I use vinegar instead of sour cream? ›

If you run out, you can make a sour cream substitute with no cooking and very little effort. All you need is three ingredients (milk, distilled white vinegar, and heavy cream) and 24-48 hours to let it ferment and thicken.

What is the most tender cut of beef for beef stroganoff? ›

Ribeye Steak: This is the best beef for stroganoff! It's the most flavorful and tender steak...even though we're removing most of the fat. If you need a less expensive alternative, you can substitute pork tenderloin.

How do you stop cream curdling in beef stroganoff? ›

Temper the cream first. Add a liitle bit of tomato sauce at a time to the cream until it is warm and then add it all back into the tomato sauce. This will keep it from curdling. What makes a good beef stroganoff?

Does sour cream help thicken? ›

Sour cream, as you probably know, is a cultured dairy product that comes with tons of fat and flavour. When combined with reduced wine and hot pan drippings, it melts into a creamy, slightly tangy, luscious pan sauce, without the need for flour, cornstarch, or any other powdery thickening agent.

What does stroganoff taste like? ›

I think of beef stroganoff as having the warm comforting taste of a slow-cooked stew with the cooking style of a stir-fry. In this beef stroganoff recipe, thinly sliced beef is sauteed until just sealed, but still rare (and never chewy!)

Does stroganoff contain cream? ›

Steak stroganoff for breakfast on a weekday. I love my job. There are many versions of stroganoff, some using brandy, mustard, stock or crème fraiche. My recipe is a little simpler, with a base of double (heavy) cream and sour cream.

What's the difference between stroganoff and goulash? ›

Traditional goulash is a stew/soup, usually using a cheaper cut of meat suited to slow cooking. It usually contains potatoes and other vegetables, as well as noodles. A true stroganoff consists of paprika-dusted fillet steak quickly pan fried with mushrooms and onions in a sour cream and brandy sauce.

What is a substitute for Worcestershire sauce in beef stroganoff? ›

We always recommend sticking with the original recipe, as that will produce the best results. However, soy sauce is a 1:1 substitute, and the closest and most recommended substitute for Worcestershire sauce.

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