Description
Creamy hamburger stroganoff beckons with rich, comforting flavors from traditional German cuisine. Hearty ground beef and silky sauce create a classic dinner that satisfies deep hunger with minimal kitchen effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 2 cups (300 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Liquid and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 grams) sour cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked egg noodles or rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and thoroughly brown the ground beef, eliminating excess grease. Transfer the meat to a separate plate.
- In the identical skillet, sauté chopped onions until they become translucent and soft, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the skillet, cooking until they turn golden and release their moisture completely, about 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and allow it to release its aromatic essence for 1 minute.
- Dust flour over the mushroom mixture, stirring continuously to eliminate raw flour flavor and create a smooth base, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Slowly pour beef broth into the skillet, whisking consistently to prevent lumps and create a smooth, thickening sauce.
- Reintroduce the cooked ground beef to the skillet, blending thoroughly and allowing the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
- Reduce heat and gently fold in sour cream and Worcestershire sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper according to preference.
- Warm the stroganoff gently without boiling, ensuring all ingredients are heated evenly.
- Present the stroganoff over steaming egg noodles or rice, garnishing with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Opt for lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the dish.
- Enhance the umami flavor by using a mix of button and cremini mushrooms for more depth.
- slowly add a small amount of hot sauce to the sour cream before stirring it into the skillet.
- Substitute dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream or cashew cream for a lactose-free option that maintains the creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg