Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff (Print-Friendly Format)

Creamy ground beef and noodles in a savory sauce, ready in 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 450 g ground beef
02 - 200 g egg noodles

→ Dairy & Broth

03 - 310 ml milk
04 - 240 ml chicken broth
05 - 60 g sour cream
06 - 60 g unsalted butter

→ Thickener

07 - 30 g all-purpose flour

→ Seasonings

08 - 3.7 g salt
09 - 1.2 g coarse black pepper
10 - 1.2 g garlic powder
11 - 1.2 g onion powder

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until just tender. Drain the noodles and set aside.
02 - While the noodles cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any excess fat and transfer beef to a plate.
03 - In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk constantly for 2 minutes to form a smooth roux.
04 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth, ensuring no lumps form. Continue cooking, whisking frequently, until the mixture thickens, about 3–4 minutes.
05 - Slowly pour in the milk while stirring constantly. Continue cooking over medium heat until the sauce is smooth and thick, 5–7 minutes.
06 - Stir in garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute flavors.
07 - Reduce heat to low. Return cooked noodles and browned beef to the skillet. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is heated through and evenly coated with sauce.
08 - Gently fold in sour cream until fully blended into the sauce, imparting a creamy and tangy finish.
09 - Portion the stroganoff while hot. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve alongside steamed vegetables or toasted bread.

# Additional Information:

01 - For a richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with heavy cream or use beef broth instead of chicken broth.