The Best Hamburger Stroganoff Recipe
A comforting and hearty Hamburger Stroganoff made with tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, and a creamy homemade sauce enriched with sour cream and seasoned perfectly for a satisfying meal.
- Author: Dylan
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Stovetop
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Pasta
Beef and Sauce
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- ¼ cup Butter
- ¼ cup Flour
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 ¼ cup Milk
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ¼ cup Sour Cream
- Cook Noodles: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain and set aside for later use.
- Brown Ground Beef: While the noodles cook, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until fully browned and no pink remains, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat, transfer beef to a plate, and set aside.
- Make Roux: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes to form a roux, ensuring no lumps develop.
- Add Beef Broth: Gradually pour the beef broth into the roux while whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue whisking until the sauce thickens, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate Milk: Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring over medium heat until the sauce thickens again and becomes smooth and creamy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season Sauce: Add garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt to the sauce, mixing well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Combine Ingredients: Reduce heat to low. Add the cooked egg noodles and browned ground beef back into the skillet. Stir to combine thoroughly and heat through.
- Finish with Sour Cream: Gently fold in the sour cream, stirring until the sauce is rich and creamy with a tangy flavor well incorporated. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of broth substitutes.
- Drain excess fat from beef to prevent the sauce from becoming greasy.
- Be careful when adding sour cream; add it off the heat or on low to prevent curdling.
- Egg noodles can be substituted with fettuccine or other pasta shapes if preferred.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for 2-3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
Keywords: Hamburger Stroganoff, ground beef stroganoff, creamy beef pasta, egg noodles stroganoff, comfort food