Hamburger Stroganoff Creamy Noodles (Printable)
Ground beef and mushrooms simmered in a rich sour cream sauce, served over tender egg noodles for a comforting weeknight meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef, 80/20 lean ratio
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Pantry Items
05 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
06 - 2 cups beef broth
07 - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
09 - 8 ounces wide egg noodles
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper
→ Dairy
11 - 1 cup sour cream
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# How-to Steps:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly in a colander and set aside.
02 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add sliced mushrooms and continue cooking 4-5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown.
03 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
04 - Add ground beef to the skillet. Cook while breaking up with a wooden spoon until browned completely, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
05 - Sprinkle flour over the meat mixture, stirring well to coat evenly. Cook for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
06 - Gradually pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a gentle simmer while scraping browned bits from the skillet bottom. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes until sauce slightly thickens, stirring occasionally.
08 - Remove skillet from heat completely. Gradually stir in sour cream until fully incorporated and sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
09 - Sample the sauce and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If flavor is too intense, add a splash more broth.
10 - Plate cooked noodles and spoon stroganoff generously over top. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy sour cream sauce somehow makes everything taste better than it has any right to be
- It comes together in about 35 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
- My kids actually ask for seconds, which is basically the highest compliment I can imagine
02 -
- Always remove the pan from heat before adding sour cream, or you'll end up with a separated, curdled mess that nobody wants to eat
- The sauce will continue to thicken as it stands, so don't worry if it seems slightly thin when you first add the sour cream
03 -
- Room temperature sour cream incorporates more smoothly than cold straight from the fridge
- Wide egg noodles really do hold the sauce better than spaghetti or other long noodles