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The Best Hamburger Stroganoff

The Best Hamburger Stroganoff: Creamy Comfort in 30 Minutes

The Best Hamburger Stroganoff is a creamy and savory dish that evokes warm childhood memories, ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz Wide Egg Noodles For best texture
For the Sauce
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Substitute with ground turkey for lighter option
  • ¼ cup Butter Can swap with olive oil for dairy-free
  • ¼ cup Flour Use gluten-free flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Chicken broth is a good substitute
  • cups Milk Substitute with heavy cream or plant-based milk
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic enhances taste
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Fresh chopped onions can also be used
  • to taste Pepper Freshly cracked pepper for flavor
  • to taste Salt Consider low-sodium options
  • ¼ cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a healthier substitute

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil a large pot of water and cook the egg noodles for 6-8 minutes, then drain.
  2. In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat for 6-8 minutes and drain excess fat.
  3. Melt butter in the skillet, whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes to form a roux.
  4. Gradually whisk in beef broth and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
  5. Slowly add milk, stirring for 5-7 minutes until sauce is creamy.
  6. Stir in the cooked noodles and browned beef until well combined.
  7. Remove from heat and mix in sour cream until fully incorporated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 120mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use wide egg noodles for best results and avoid rinsing after cooking. For a healthier option, consider ground turkey or lentils.

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