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Creamy ground beef stroganoff with mushrooms and egg noodles in a skillet
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Cozy One-Pot Beef Stroganoff

A cozy one-pot ground beef stroganoff with mushrooms, tender egg noodles, and a creamy tangy sauce. Simple ingredients and minimal effort make this a perfect comforting weeknight dinner.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Russian
Keyword Beef, Stroganoff
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 520kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 oz extra wide egg noodles
  • ⅔ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon minced parsley, optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Start with the mushrooms
    Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they soften and release their moisture.
  • Brown the beef
    Add the ground beef to the pan with the mushrooms and cook until no longer pink. If there’s excess grease, drain it off.
  • Build the base
    Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about a minute to deepen the flavor.
  • In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch into the beef broth until smooth, then pour it into the pan. Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
  • Simmer with the noodles
    Bring everything to a gentle simmer, then add the egg noodles. Stir to make sure they’re mostly submerged, cover, and cook until the noodles are just tender — about 5 minutes.
  • Finish the sauce
    Reduce the heat slightly and stir in the sour cream and Dijon mustard. Let it simmer for another 3 minutes until creamy and warmed through.
  • Sprinkle with parsley if you like, and serve warm.

Notes

Patient Cook Notes 
  • Don’t overcook the noodles
  • They’ll keep softening as they sit, so aim for just al dente while cooking.
  • The sauce thickens as it rests
  • If it looks a little loose at first, give it a few minutes — it will settle into a creamy consistency.
  • Add a little green
  • Peas are a great addition if you want a pop of color and sweetness. Stir them in with the sour cream.
Storing leftovers
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheating
  • Warm gently on the stove over medium-low heat or in the microwave until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcal | Protein: 22g | Fiber: 2g