Delicious Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff (Easy Weeknight Dinner)

Published: 11 Mar 2026

ground beef recipe — Image Credit: @groundbeefrecipes

Ground Beef Stroganoff is one of those dinners that instantly makes the evening feel calmer and cozier. As the beef browns and the mushrooms soften, your kitchen fills up with that rich, savory smell—garlic, onion, and buttery beefy goodness all happening at once.

And the best part? It tastes like a “slow-cooked comfort meal” without actually taking forever. A quick simmer turns pantry basics into a smooth, creamy sauce that clings to every bite. Pile it over egg noodles, spoon it onto rice, or ladle it on mashed potatoes—either way, it’s warm, hearty, and seriously satisfying.Family-friendly, fast, and repeat-worthy, this is the kind of dinner you’ll keep in your back pocket for busy nights when you still want something that feels like a treat.

What You’ll Need
For the Ground Beef Stroganoff Olive Oil – Helps everything brown and keeps the pan from sticking. Lean Ground Beef – Quick-cooking and flavorful; lean keeps the sauce from getting greasy. Onion – Adds sweetness and depth once softened. Mushrooms – Earthy, juicy, and perfect for soaking up creamy sauce. Garlic – Brings warmth and extra savory punch. All-Purpose Flour – Thickens the sauce so it turns silky instead of soupy. Beef Broth – Builds the savory base and boosts the “slow-simmered” taste. Heavy Cream – Makes everything rich, smooth, and comforting. Sour cream – Stirred in at the end for that classic tangy stroganoff finish. Worcestershire Sauce – Deep umami flavor that rounds everything out. Salt & Black Pepper – Simple seasoning that pulls the whole dish together.

What You’ll Need

For the Ground Beef Stroganoff

Olive Oil – Helps everything brown and keeps the pan from sticking.
Lean Ground Beef – Quick-cooking and flavorful; lean keeps the sauce from getting greasy.
Onion – Adds sweetness and depth once softened.
Mushrooms – Earthy, juicy, and perfect for soaking up creamy sauce.
Garlic – Brings warmth and extra savory punch.
All-Purpose Flour – Thickens the sauce so it turns silky instead of soupy.
Beef Broth – Builds the savory base and boosts the “slow-simmered” taste.
Heavy Cream – Makes everything rich, smooth, and comforting.
Sour cream – Stirred in at the end for that classic tangy stroganoff finish.
Worcestershire Sauce – Deep umami flavor that rounds everything out.

Salt & Black Pepper – Simple seasoning that pulls the whole dish together.

Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Image Credit: @groundbeefrecipes A quick stovetop dinner with a creamy mushroom-beef sauce that comes together in about 35 minutes. Classic over egg noodles, but just as good with rice or mashed potatoes. Course: Main cuisine: american Preparation Time: 10 minutes cooking Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 8 Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb lean ground beef 1/2 medium onion, diced 1 lb mushrooms, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 cup beef broth 1 cup heavy cream 1/3 cup sour cream 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste) 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste) Instructions Brown the beef. Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up into small crumbles. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until the onion softens and begins to turn golden. Cook the mushrooms. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender. If they release a lot of liquid, let it simmer off so the sauce doesn’t get watery. Thicken base. Sprinkle the flour over everything and stir well so it coats the beef and mushrooms evenly (this prevents lumps later). Build the sauce. Pour in the beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring it to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Finish creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot over noodles, rice, or potatoes. Nutrition (Approx.) Calories: 257kcal Carbs: 6g Protein: 16g Fat: 19g Saturated Fat: 10g Cholesterol: 60mg Sodium: 400mg Potassium: 500mg Fiber: 1g \| Sugar: 2g Vitamin A: 400IU Vitamin C: 2mg Calcium: 40mg Iron: 3mg

Creamy Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe

A quick stovetop dinner with a creamy mushroom-beef sauce that comes together in about 35 minutes. Classic over egg noodles, but just as good with rice or mashed potatoes.

Course: Main
cuisine: american
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
cooking Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 medium onion, diced
1 lb mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup beef broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Brown the beef. Heat a deep skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up into small crumbles. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until the onion softens and begins to turn golden.
Cook the mushrooms. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, until tender. If they release a lot of liquid, let it simmer off so the sauce doesn’t get watery.
Thicken base. Sprinkle the flour over everything and stir well so it coats the beef and mushrooms evenly (this prevents lumps later).
Build the sauce. Pour in the beef broth, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Bring it to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Finish creamy. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot over noodles, rice, or potatoes.

Nutrition (Approx.)

Calories: 257kcal

Carbs: 6g

Protein: 16g

Fat: 19g

Saturated Fat: 10g

Cholesterol: 60mg

Sodium: 400mg

Potassium: 500mg

Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g

Vitamin A: 400IU

Vitamin C: 2mg

Calcium: 40mg

Iron: 3mg

Can I use a different kind of ground meat?

Yes. Ground turkey or chicken works well, and ground pork is delicious too. If your meat is higher-fat, just drain off extra grease after browning so the sauce stays creamy instead of oily.

Is sour cream required?

Not at all. Sour cream adds that signature stroganoff tang, but you can swap in full-fat Greek yogurt (stir in off-heat so it doesn’t split). Or skip it—your sauce will still be creamy and tasty.

What goes best with stroganoff?

Egg noodles are the classic, but it’s great over rice, mashed potatoes, pasta, or even with crusty bread to scoop up the sauce. Anything that can carry a creamy sauce is fair game.

Can I make it ahead?

Definitely. It reheats beautifully. Warm it gently on the stove and loosen with a splash of broth or cream if it thickens. For best texture, store noodles separately and combine when serving.

Why is my sauce too thin?

Usually it’s extra mushroom liquid or not enough simmer time. Let it simmer a few more minutes to reduce and thicken. If you need a quick fix, mix 1 tsp flour with a little broth, stir it in, and simmer briefly—easy and forgiving.