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Creamy 5-Ingredient Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe (No Flour)

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Ground beef stroganoff is a comforting dish that transforms simple ingredients into a rich and creamy meal, perfect for busy weeknights and budget-friendly cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Get organized: Take five minutes to measure everything out—you’ll thank yourself later.
  2. Prep your veggies: Dice 1 medium onion, mince a couple garlic cloves, and slice up 8 ounces of mushrooms.
  3. Start your pasta water: If you’re serving with egg noodles, get that water boiling now.
  4. Set up your space: Arrange everything in the order you’ll use it—cooking feels so much easier this way.
  5. Brown the beef: Heat up a large skillet, add your ground beef, and break it into small pieces as it cooks. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper.
  6. Add the flavor base: When the beef is mostly cooked, toss in those diced onions and minced garlic. Cook until the onions go translucent and your kitchen smells amazing.
  7. Mushroom time: Add your sliced mushrooms and let them cook down until they release their moisture and start to brown (about 5-7 minutes).
  8. Create your sauce starter: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over everything and stir constantly for a minute or two. This cooks off that raw flour taste nobody wants.
  9. Build the sauce: Slowly pour in 2 cups of beef broth while stirring (this prevents lumps!). Add a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and bring it all to a gentle bubble.
  10. Let it simmer: Give your sauce 5-7 minutes to thicken up to a gravy-like consistency, stirring occasionally.
  11. Add the creamy element: Take the pan off the heat and let it cool for just a minute or two. Now stir in a cup of sour cream until it’s fully mixed in.
  12. Take a breather: Let your stroganoff rest for about 5 minutes—this helps the sauce reach that perfect consistency.

Notes

  • Using leaner ground beef saves you from having to drain off excess fat.
  • Let some pieces of meat get a bit browned before stirring—those caramelized bits add amazing flavor.
  • Don’t overcrowd your pan—if you’re doubling the recipe, brown the meat in batches.
  • Always pull the pan off the heat before adding sour cream—this prevents it from curdling.
  • Sprinkle some fresh chopped parsley or dill on top for a pop of color.

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Keywords: Ground beef stroganoff, comfort food, quick dinner, budget-friendly

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