Easy One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff 

This Easy One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff recipe is a tasty 30-minute dinner perfect for busy weeknights. It’s a savory dish that combines tender ground beef, creamy sauce, noodles, and hearty mushrooms—all cooked in just one pot, so cleanup is a breeze.

Try our delicious beef-filled one-pot Mexican Casserole for quick and easy dinner prep! 

We're in love with one-pot meals! I'm not sure I could get by without them. Who doesn’t enjoy cooking everything in one pot, so cleanup is a breeze? My One Pot Creamy Chicken is always in rotation.

With one pot in mind, I've updated a classic beef stroganoff, which has beef tenderloin, with juicy ground beef to make things even easier and budget-friendly. Our entire family devours this 30-minute meal! Even my picky eater seems to enjoy it. Our Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff is a favorite, too!

We consider this easy comfort food just like the Cook's Country recipe. 

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• Why You’ll Love This Recipe
• Ingredient Notes
• Substitutions
• Step-By-Step Instructions
• Erin’s Tips
• Serving Suggestions
• Storing
• Recipe FAQs
• More One-Pan Recipes
• Printable Recipe

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• One Pot
• Quick & Easy 
• Family Favorite
• Freezer Friendly

Ingredient Notes

I really enjoy the taste of the fresh ingredients for this one-pot recipe.

• Ground Beef: Using ground beef makes this recipe budget-friendly and very easy to make. I like to use lean ground beef.
• Onion: Finely chopped onions add texture as well as some umami flavor.
• Butter or Olive Oil: Butter is our first choice in this recipe as it creates a nice, rich sauce.
• Fresh mushrooms: Sliced mushrooms take on the flavor of the creamy onion and beef sauce.
• Garlic Cloves: The cooked minced garlic adds a hint of sweetness to the sauce.
• All-purpose Flour: The flour is the thickening agent, so the sauce is nice and creamy.
• Beef Broth: Beef stock gives this dish a nice beefy flavor.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Using Worcestershire sauce gives this hearty pasta a deeply savory flavor.
• Dijon Mustard: Dijon gives this recipe a nice, complex flavor.
• Sour Cream: Sour cream makes this dish super creamy. You can use regular sour cream for an extra-rich flavor or low-fat sour cream. 
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Egg Noodles: Tender egg noodles make this hearty dish come together. 
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Substitutions

• Meat: Ground turkey can be a leaner alternative to the ground beef. Simply substitute it in equal amounts and follow the same cooking instructions.
• Mustard: You can use dry mustard if you don’t have Dijon mustard. 
• Beef Broth: In a pinch, you can use chicken broth for the beef broth, but the flavor will be less intense. 
• Noodles: You can substitute egg noodles for other types of pasta, such as fettuccine, penne, bow tie pasta, or even rice. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly. Stroganoff is also good with mashed potatoes. 
• Veg: To enhance the nutritional value and flavor of this dish, feel free to add your favorite vegetables, such as bell peppers, peas, or spinach.
• Sour Cream: Although the flavor profile will change, you can substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream.

Step-By-Step Instructions

1. Brown Meat and Onions: In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté the onions until transparent, 2-3 minutes. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks (Image 1). Drain excess grease, but leave those yummy browned bits.
2. Add Sliced Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic to the pot and cook until they begin to soften, about 3-5 minutes (Image 2).
3. Add Flour: Sprinkle the flour over the beef and vegetable mixture, stirring well to combine and coat everything evenly. Cook for another minute.
4. Add Beef Broth and flavorings: Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, stirring to incorporate. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes (Image 3).
5. Add Sour Cream: Stir in the sour cream with a wooden spoon until fully incorporated, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Cook Noodles: While the meat simmers, cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Once the noodles are cooked, stir them into the pot with the meat.
7. Enjoy: Serve this easy ground beef stroganoff recipe hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

Erin’s Tips

• Prep ingredients in advance: My advice for having this recipe come together quickly is to chop the onions, mince the garlic, and slice the mushrooms before you start cooking.
• Add sour cream off the heat: Remove the pot from the stove before stirring in the sour cream. Adding it off the heat prevents the sauce from curdling and ensures that smooth, creamy texture you want.
• Don't overcook the noodles: Keep an eye on the noodles and check for doneness towards the end of the cooking time. Overcooked noodles can become mushy when combined with the warm beef mixture.
• Make Ahead: You can prepare the One-Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave, adding a splash of broth or water if needed to maintain consistency.

By following these tips, you'll be well on your way to making a delicious and comforting One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff that your family will love.

Serving Suggestions

We like Roasted Brussels sprouts or steamed broccoli as a side dish with our one-pot beef stroganoff, but a green salad or sautéd spinach would also be delicious. 

Storing

Fridge: Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4-5 days. 

Freezer: Allow your homemade ground beef stroganoff to cool completely before transferring it to airtight containers or freezer bags. Freeze for up to 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

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