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Beef Stroganoff

  • January 23, 2025
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This one pot Beef Stroganoff is a delicious and comforting weeknight dinner and is easy like hamburger helper, but homemade!

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Guess what time it is! Comfort-food-o’clock. And in my mind, there’s no better comfort food than a rich creamy pasta dish, like this Beef Stroganoff. It cooks in just one pot, just like hamburger helper stroganoff, but it’s homemade and I promise it’s still super easy. You’re going to want to tuck this recipe into your back pocket for those nights when you’re super tired and need an extra comforting meal. 🙂

overhead view of a skillet full of beef and mushroom stroganoff

A winner for me! I used extra lean ground beef and added half a can of peas for more veggies. It worked out perfectly. Another easy dinner to have in my back pocket!

Sara

Budget-Friendly Version

Beef stroganoff is a Russian dish that features pieces of sautéed beef in a rich and creamy sauce, often served over pasta. For this budget version of beef stroganoff, I’ve replaced the chunks of beef with budget-friendly ground beef, added mushrooms to stretch it a little further, and cooked everything in one pot for a quick and easy meal. It’s not a traditional beef stroganoff for sure, but it definitely is delicious!

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this deliciously creamy beef stroganoff:

  • Garlic: Garlic adds a nice deep flavor to the creamy sauce.
  • Butter: I sauté the garlic in butter for extra flavor and richness.
  • Ground Beef: Instead of using chunks of beef stew meat, I use ground beef for a more budget-friendly alternative.
  • Mushrooms: I use a combination of mushrooms and beef to bulk up this one pot pasta while keeping the price low.
  • Beef Broth: I cook the pasta one-pot style in the broth with all of the other ingredients so everything has maximum flavor. I suggest using a very flavorful broth or else your stroganoff will end up being bland. I use Better Than Bouillon to make my beef broth.
  • Worcestershire Sauce & Dijon Mustard: Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard are added to the broth to add more dimension to the flavor.
  • Egg Noodles: Wide egg noodles have the perfect light texture for this creamy sauce to keep the entire dish balanced.
  • Sour Cream: I stir sour cream into the sauce to give it the classic creamy and tangy flavor of a stroganoff. If you’re looking for an alternative to sour cream, you can use Greek yogurt or heavy cream, which will be less tangy.

Beef Alternatives

I used half ground beef and half mushrooms to stretch my pennies a bit further, but you could do all mushrooms or all beef if you prefer. If you’re doing a vegetarian version with all mushrooms, use mushroom or vegetable broth to replace the beef broth.

Recipe Tips!

Every piece of cookware and every range top is different, so one pot recipes are a bit like riding a bike. You have to feel it out and find the sweet spot for the equipment you’re using. Here are some tips for making your one pot pasta a success:

  • Use heavy, thick cookware to help the ingredients heat evenly.
  • The broth does not need to fully cover the noodles for them to cook, so resist the urge to add extra water or broth.
  • Make sure the liquid is simmering the whole time the pasta is cooking. If the heat is too low, the pasta will just get gummy.
  • Stir the pot occasionally to prevent sticking, but not too often or you risk breaking down the pasta.
  • Use your judgment. If your pasta looks close to being cooked through, but there is too much liquid left in the skillet, let it finish simmering with the lid off. If the liquid is gone but your pasta is still not tender, add a splash more water or broth and continue to simmer.

Side view of a bowl full of beef and mushroom stroganoff
Overhead view of a pan full of beef and mushroom stroganoff

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Beef Stroganoff

This one pot Beef Stroganoff is a delicious and comforting weeknight dinner and is easy like hamburger helper, but homemade!
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American

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