Beef stroganoff recipe ground beef cream of mushroom soup

Last updated: Aug 28, 2022 by ·

Ground beef stroganoff is an easy 30 minute, one pan meal made with cream of mushroom soup. It's a family favorite and perfect for busy weeknights!

Beef stroganoff recipe ground beef cream of mushroom soup

Every kitchen needs a few fast and easy recipes to pull together in a pinch, especially when it comes to ground beef recipes with few ingredients! Recipes with no fancy ingredients are great because you always have everything you need on hand. Like my Ground Beef and Rice Skillet or Mongolian Noodles, this Ground Beef Stroganoff is exactly one of those recipes!

Why I love this recipe

This is a budget-friendly recipe with nothing fancy and few ingredients. Using cream of mushroom soup to make this stroganoff means you can make it even if you don't have fresh mushrooms on hand. You can also make it in just 30 minutes and using only one pan, so less time doing dishes as well!

Ingredients

  • ground beef
  • flour
  • cream of mushroom soup
  • beef broth
  • garlic powder
  • egg noodles
  • sour cream
Beef stroganoff recipe ground beef cream of mushroom soup

Step by step

  1. Brown the meat.
  2. Return the meat to the pan and add flour, stir to mix.
  3. Add soup, broth, spices, and noodles and stir to mix.
  4. Cover and simmer 12 minutes or until noodles are cooked through.
  5. Stir in sour cream and cook an additional 1-2 minutes and serve!

Variations and substitutions

  • use ground chicken or turkey instead of beef
  • add sliced mushrooms
  • use chicken broth instead of beef in a pinch
  • saute diced onion after browning meat before adding flour
  • add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce when adding broth
Beef stroganoff recipe ground beef cream of mushroom soup

FAQs

Can I make this without egg noodles?

You can make this sauce with most pasta types if you don't have/want egg noodles. The cooking time for the noodles to be tender may vary.

Can I make the sauce by itself?

Yes! To make this stroganoff sauce by itself simply don't add the egg noodles and reduce the beef broth by half. Simmer until thick and serve over rice, potatoes, etc.

Can I make this without cream of mushroom soup?

You can substitute any condensed "cream of" soup but it may alter the final flavor slightly.

If you like this recipe you'll love our Mongolian Beef Noodles, Porcupine Meatballs, Ground Beef and Rice Skillet Dinner, and Crockpot Queso!

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Ground beef stroganoff is an easy 30 minute, one pan meal made with cream of mushroom soup. It's a family favorite and perfect for busy weeknights!


  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 16 ounce package egg noodles
  • ½ cup sour cream


  1. In a large pan brown the meat.
  2. Add flour and stir to coat.
  3. Add soup, broth, and garlic powder to meat and stir to mix. Heat to a simmer over medium heat.
  4. Add egg noodles and stir to cover in liquid as much as possible.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12 minutes or until noodle are cooked through.
  6. Stir in sour cream & serve.


Keywords: ground beef stroganoff

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What is stroganoff sauce made of?

Sauce Ingredients: Butter, onion, garlic, white wine, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, flour and plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream) are the ingredients used to make classic beef stroganoff sauce.

What cut of beef is best for stroganoff?

The best cuts of beef to use for stroganoff are:.
Scotch fillet (aka boneless rib eye) As the most tender of steaks, you'll want to splurge on this one. ... .
Sirloin (aka Porterhouse or New York strip) Sirloin is a great all-rounder cut that is tender and tasty. ... .
Rump steak. ... .
Round Steak..

How do you make beef stroganoff better?

The longer you simmer, the more tender it will be. If it starts to get low on broth, you can add some extra. The 2 hours in the recipe is important, even at 1 ½ hours the meat is still not tender enough, it's been tested that many times. I think what makes this the best beef stroganoff ever is the sour cream sauce.

What can I use instead of sour cream in stroganoff?

Two of the best substitutes for sour cream in beef stroganoff are: Greek yogurt and cream cheese. This recipe uses 1/2 cup of full-fat Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. Greek yogurt has the slight acidic “tang” that is closest to the flavor of sour cream.