Description
Hamburger stroganoff emerges as a comforting classic that blends hearty ground beef with creamy sauce. Rich flavors and simple ingredients make this dish a perfect weeknight meal for home cooks craving delicious comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilogram) ground beef
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles or pasta of choice
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat, gently sautéing chopped onions and minced garlic until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into crumbly pieces while browning thoroughly. Enhance flavor with a sprinkle of paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and become tender. Dust the mixture with flour, stirring meticulously to create an even coating.
- Slowly stream beef broth into the skillet, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and encourage a smooth, rich sauce. Allow the mixture to simmer and thicken for 6-8 minutes, developing deep, complex flavors.
- Lower the heat and gently fold in sour cream until the sauce achieves a silky, uniform consistency. Taste and recalibrate seasonings as needed for a balanced flavor profile.
- Simultaneously, prepare egg noodles in a separate pot according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and keep warm.
- Elegantly plate the stroganoff atop the steaming noodles, creating a hearty and inviting meal. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant touch of color and freshness.
Notes
- Chop onions, garlic, and mushrooms in advance to streamline cooking and reduce stress during meal preparation.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey, plant-based crumbles, or finely chopped portobello mushrooms for lighter or vegetarian versions.
- Replace wheat flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend to thicken sauce and make the dish celiac-friendly.
- Use full-fat sour cream and add it off direct heat to prevent curdling, ensuring a smooth, velvety sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg