30-Minute Ground Beef Stroganoff – Creamy, Comforting, and Easy Weeknight Dinner
30-Minute Ground Beef Stroganoff is a quick and creamy comfort dish made with tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, and a rich mushroom-style sour cream sauce that comes together in just half an hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American / Eastern European
Ingredients
- 6 ounces egg noodles
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cook noodles: Boil egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Brown beef: Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
- Make roux: Melt butter in the same skillet. Whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes.
- Add broth: Slowly whisk in beef broth until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Add milk: Stir in milk and simmer until creamy and thick.
- Season: Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Add beef and noodles back into the skillet and mix well.
- Finish: Stir in sour cream and serve warm.
Notes
- Don’t boil after adding sour cream to prevent curdling.
- Add mushrooms for a classic stroganoff flavor.
- Use full-fat sour cream for best texture.