Super Creamy Beef Stroganoff in ONE POT! (2024)

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Guess what time it is! Comfort-food-o’clock. And there’s no better comfort food than a rich creamy pasta dish, like this One Pot Beef Stroganoff. It cooks in just one pot, just like hamburger helper stroganoff, but it’s homemade and I promise it’s still super easy. You’re going to want to tuck this beef stroganoff recipe into your back pocket for those nights when you’re super tired and need an extra comforting meal. :)

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What is Beef Stroganoff?

Beef stroganoff is a Russian dish that features pieces of sautéed beef in a rich and creamy sauce, often served over pasta. For this budget version of beef stroganoff, we’ve replaced the chunks of beef with budget-friendly ground beef, added mushrooms to stretch it a little further, and cooked everything in one pot for a quick and easy meal. It’s not a traditional beef stroganoff for sure, but it definitely is delicious!

Ingredients for One Pot Beef Stroganoff

Here’s what you’ll need to make this deliciously creamy One Pot Beef Stroganoff:

  • Garlic: Garlic adds a nice deep flavor to the creamy sauce.
  • Butter: We sauté the garlic in butter for extra flavor and richness.
  • Ground Beef: Instead of using chunks of beef stew meat, we used ground beef for a more budget-friendly alternative.
  • Mushrooms: We used a combination of mushrooms and beef to bulk up this one pot pasta while keeping the price low.
  • Beef Broth: We cook the pasta one-pot style in the broth with all of the other ingredients so everything has maximum flavor. I suggest using a very flavorful broth or else your stroganoff will end up being bland. We use Better Than Bouillon to make our beef broth.
  • Worcestershire Sauce & Dijon Mustard: Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard are added to the broth to add more dimension to the flavor.
  • Egg Noodles: Wide egg noodles have the perfect light texture for this creamy sauce to keep the entire dish balanced.
  • Sour Cream: Sour cream is stirred into the sauce to give it the classic creamy and tangy flavor of a stroganoff. If you’re looking for an alternative to sour cream, you can use Greek yogurt or heavy cream, which will be less tangy.

Beef Alternatives

I used half ground beef and half mushrooms to stretch my pennies a bit further, but you could do all mushrooms or all beef if you prefer. If you’re doing a vegetarian version with all mushrooms, use mushroom or vegetable broth to replace the beef broth.

Tips for Making One Pot Pasta

Every piece of cookware and every range top is different, so one pot recipes are a bit like riding a bike. You have to feel it out and find the sweet spot for the equipment you’re using. Here are some tips for making your one pot pasta a success:

  • Use heavy, thick cookware to help the ingredients heat evenly.
  • The broth doesnot need to fully cover the noodles for them to cook, so resist the urge to add extra water or broth.
  • Make sure the liquid is simmering the whole time the pasta is cooking. If the heat is too low, the pasta will just get gummy.
  • Stir the pot occasionally to prevent sticking, but not too often or your risk breaking down the pasta.
  • Use your judgment. If your pasta looks close to being cooked through, but there is too much liquid left in the skillet, let it finish simmering with the lid off. If the liquid is gone but your pasta is still not tender, add a splash more water or broth and continue to simmer.

Use Good Broth

The broth brings a lot of flavor to this beef and mushroom stroganoff, so make sure you’re using a nice and flavorful broth that has adequate salt. I like to use Better than Bouillon to make broth for recipes because it’s super flavorful, I can mix up any amount I need, and the jar stays good in the refrigerator for months, so there are no leftovers to go to waste. If you still find your stroganoff to be on the bland side in the end, an extra pinch of salt can really help the flavors pop.

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One Pot Beef Stroganoff

4.68 from 197 votes

This one pot Beef Stroganoff is a delicious and comforting weeknight dinner and is easy like hamburger helper, but homemade!

Author: Beth – Budget Bytes

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Super Creamy Beef Stroganoff in ONE POT! (5) Servings 4 about 1.5 cups each

Prep 10 minutes mins

Cook 20 minutes mins

Total 30 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic ($0.16)
  • 2 Tbsp butter ($0.22)
  • 1/2 lb. ground beef ($2.50)
  • 8 oz. mushrooms ($1.49)
  • 1/8 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper ($0.01)
  • 2 cups beef broth ($0.26)
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.03)
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard ($0.02)
  • 8 oz. wide egg noodles ($0.60)
  • 1/3 cup sour cream ($0.15)
  • 1 Tbsp chopped parsley (optional) ($0.10)

Instructions

  • Mince the garlic. Add the garlic and butter to a large pot or skillet and sauté over medium heat for about one minute, or until the garlic is soft and fragrant.

  • Add the ground beef and continue to sauté until it is fully browned.

  • While the beef is browning, slice the mushrooms. Add the sliced mushrooms and some freshly cracked pepper to the pot with the beef. Continue to sauté until the mushrooms are soft (about five minutes).

  • Add the uncooked egg noodles to the pot along with the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine. The liquid will not fully cover the noodles, but that's okay.

  • Place a lid on the pot and allow the liquid to come up to a boil over medium-high heat. As soon as it reaches a boil, give the pot a stir, replace the lid, and reduce the heat to low. Allow the pot to simmer on low heat for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally and replacing the lid every couple of minutes. After 7-10 minutes the pasta should be tender and most of the liquid absorbed.

  • Once the noodles are tender, add the sour cream and fold it into the noodles until everything is rich and creamy. Give the noodles a taste and add extra salt or pepper, if needed. Roughly chop a handful of parsley leaves and sprinkle over top. Serve hot.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1.5CupsCalories: 476kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 22gFat: 24gSodium: 614mgFiber: 3g

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How to Make One Pot Beef Stroganoff – Step by Step Photos

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Begin by sautéing 2 cloves of minced garlic in 2 Tbsp of butter until soft (1-2 minutes). You can use a large pot or large skillet, as long as it is big enough to hold all of the pasta AND has a lid (the lid will be used later).

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Next, add 1/2 lb.ground beef and continue to sauté until it is fully browned.

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While the beef is browning, slice 8oz. mushrooms. White button mushrooms are fine, but if you can get these baby bella mushrooms they are even more awesome (shout out to ALDI for carrying these at an affordable price).

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Once the beef is browned, add the mushrooms and some freshly cracked pepper. Continue to sauté until they are soft (about five minutes).

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Add ½ lb. wide egg noodles to the skillet along with 2 cups beef broth, 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and ½ tsp Dijon mustard. Stir to combine. The broth will not fully cover the noodles, but that’s okay. The steam in the skillet will help cook them and they’ll be stirred to make sure even cooking.

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Place a lid on the skillet and bring the broth up to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, give it a quick stir to loosen the noodles from the bottom, return the lid quickly, and turn the heat down to low. Let the skillet simmer, stirring occasionally and always replacing the lid, for 7-10 minutes or until the noodles are tender and there is only a small amount of thick sauce left in the skillet.

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Finally, add ⅓ cup sour cream and fold it into the noodles until everything is creamy and delicious!

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Top off the beef stroganoff with a little chopped parsley for color (because stroganoff is kind of boring to look at) and it’s time to dive into that skillet full of creamy goodness! You might want to give it a taste at this point to see if you want a little extra salt or pepper (again, depending on the salt content of your broth), but other than that it’s time to eat! And only one dish to clean. :)

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Super Creamy Beef Stroganoff in ONE POT! (2024)

FAQs

How do you stop cream curdling in beef stroganoff? ›

How do you keep sour cream from curdling in beef stroganoff? Remove some of the liquid from your stroganoff and allow it to cool. In a small bowl, take several tablespoons of the sour cream (or however much you require) and then add a teaspoon of the cooled liquid from the stew.

What is the sauce in beef stroganoff made of? ›

What is stroganoff sauce made of? Stroganoff sauce is a sour cream gravy made with beef broth that's thickened with flour. It's flavoured with mustard and has mushrooms in it. I love the pale brown creamy colour against the deep golden brown seared beef!

How to add more flavor to beef stroganoff? ›

Quartered mushrooms and a combination of pearl onions and shallots give the finished dish a more interesting texture and flavor. Adding gelatin to the chicken stock gives it more body, letting the sauce come together more tightly to coat the meat and noodles.

What if I add too much liquid to my beef stroganoff? ›

Cornstarch is a reliable and widely used thickening agent, that works in sauces, gravies, and soups. Composed of a long chain of starch molecules, it has the ability to absorb water and form a gel-like consistency, giving your beef stroganoff the desired thickness without altering the way it tastes.

How do you add sour cream to stroganoff without curdling? ›

The secret here is to wait to add the sour cream until the very end, temper it with a bit of the hot broth and then add it to the pan just long enough to warm it, as boiling can cause it to curdle.

How do you fix curdled cream in sauce? ›

Add more liquid

If it is half-broken, add half as much again as the amount of oil that was used to break it in the first place. If it is completely broken, add equal volumes of oil and liquid. Start with a little bit and keep adding until the sauce comes back together into an emulsion. This may take a few iterations.

What to add to hamburger helper stroganoff to make it taste better? ›

I'm not big on mushrooms and the like, so my usual goto of spicing it up is to add the meat, then garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, pinch of paprika(sometimes none), small amount of cavenders, and occasionally, if Im in a sweet mood, brown sugar.

What can I use instead of Worcestershire sauce in stroganoff? ›

We always recommend sticking with the original recipe, as that will produce the best results. However, soy sauce is a 1:1 substitute, and the closest and most recommended substitute for Worcestershire sauce.

What is the best cut of meat for beef stroganoff? ›

Popular choices include boneless ribeye, sirloin, and tenderloin. You can technically make beef stroganoff with any beef, but the reason why chefs choose tender cuts is that stroganoff involves flash-frying thin strips of meat before cooking them briefly in a sauce.

What is the best way to thicken Stroganoff? ›

One way to thicken beef stroganoff is with flour or cornstarch. These are both common cooking ingredients that will help create an excellent thickening agent for beef stroganoff recipes.

Does Stroganoff contain paprika? ›

Add the onion and cook gently for 10 minutes, or until softened and starting to caramelise. Stir in the garlic and cook gently for 2 minutes. Crumble in the stock cube and stir in the paprika and tomato purée.

How do you get mighty Stroganoff? ›

Meef Stroganoff is an item added by the Twilight Forest mod. It can drop from the Minotaurs and Minoshroom, as well as being found in Labyrinth chests. This food item cannot be crafted and can only be found.

What is a substitute for Dijon mustard in beef stroganoff? ›

You can also replace the dijon with 1 tsp mustard powder. Worcestershire sauce – Use more or less if you'd like. Sour cream – Regular over reduced fat works best to avoid the sour cream breaking in the sauce. Plain Greek yogurt can be used instead.

Why is beef stroganoff so good? ›

Beef stroganoff is packed with flavor from it's creamy mushroom sauce so pair it with simple grains or starches that won't compete with the sauce, such as: Egg noodles, lightly buttered (our favorite!)

What if stroganoff sauce is too thin? ›

If too runny, add more flour-water mixture and if too thick, add more sour cream. Serve noodles with stroganoff mixture over the top.

Why has my beef stroganoff curdled? ›

Cooking at too high a heat is a common culprit behind curdling Stroganoff. Slow things down and above all, never allow the sauce to boil.

How do you prevent cream from curdling? ›

Follow the below tips to avoid curdling of cream:
  1. Always use cream which is at room temperature.
  2. Beat the cream before adding it to any dish.
  3. Bring the flame to lowest possible when adding cream.
  4. Add cream with one hand and keep stirring the dish.
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How to keep sour cream from curdling when cooking? ›

heat a little bit at a time to the cold Sour Cream. without shocking it, it's no longer super cold. And when you add it into the sauce, soup etc it can. mix properly without being shocked and splitting.

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