Quick and easyHomemade Ground Beef Stroganoffis an easy dinner that the whole family will love, made with ground beef, mushrooms, and sour cream, and done in less than 30 minutes.

Homemade Ground beef stroganoff recipe showing egg noddles on a white plate with ground beef and white sauce on top with green parsley and white bowls and red pan in background.

I love me a hearty, savory dish that comes together in no time. Stroganoff might look or seem like a complicated dish to make, but this recipe is a quickie that’sready to eat in less than 30 minutes.

Creamy and rich, but not over the top, it’s afamily-friendly mealthat I love whipping up on a packed-to-the-brim weeknight. Between after-school activities, shuttling the kiddos around, and helping with homework, dinner shouldn’t be another obstacle to figure out on crazy evenings.

egg noddles on a white plate with ground beef and white sauce on top with green parsley and forks next to it with white bowls and red pan in background.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This recipe is aquick mealthat can be on the table in less than 30 minutes.
It is a family-friendly meal that’s so creamy and flavorful that even the kids will love it.
Aneasy meal to prepare with basic ingredients, and leftovers are yummy, too!

Recipe Ingredients

Ground beef
Onion –any type of onion will do
Garlic
Mushrooms –fresh is much tastier than canned in this recipe
Flour –just a bit to thicken the sauce
Beef broth
Worcestershire sauce
Sour cream –plain Greek yogurt or cream cheese can be substituted for the sour cream
Parsley –I like using fresh, but dried will work in a pinch
Hot cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for serving

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Homemade Ground Beef Stroganoff

Cook the ground beef, onion, garlic, and mushrooms until browned.
Add the flour, and then add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce
Cook until slightly thickened.
Stir in the sour cream and parsley and add seasonings.

Recipe FAQs

What is stroganoff sauce made of?

Traditionally, stroganoff is made with beef cubes or strips and sour cream. Over time, people have modified and modernized it to include onions, mushrooms, and other ingredients to add some more dimension of flavor and texture. I love using ground beef because it’s easy to manipulate and cook in one big pot with everything else, and the consistency is great for everyone to enjoy (especially young ones who may need their meat cut into small pieces).

How long is stroganoff good for?

Because of the meat and sour cream, stroganoff will only be good for 3 to 4 days. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Can Homemade Ground Beef Stroganoff be frozen?

This is a wonderful dish to prep and freeze for future meals. It thaws out nicely for leftovers when you’re in a pinch for an easy dinner! It will keep best in the freezer for 3 to 4 months.

Expert Tips

Stroganoff has the simplicity of coming togethersimilar to a casserole, but you get to select what it’s served on—hot cooked egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or a heap of rice all go well with stroganoff.
This is a great make-ahead meal thatwill keep for 3-4 days in the fridge or up to 4 months in the freezer.
I like using ground beef for stroganoff because it’s more affordable and easier for little ones to eat with the smaller pieces.

Delicious Side Dishes to Serve With Stroganoff

With the mushrooms, onions, and garlic in this Homemade Ground Beef Stroganoff, you really don’t have to serve a side dish! But if you want to get those veggies into the family, here are some yummy options.