Easy Hamburger Stroganoff

A creamy ground beef and sour cream sauce over egg noodles make this hearty Hamburger Stroganoff a classic dinner recipe that’s always a hit. The thick and creamy sauce with mushrooms is filling and perfect for serving over noodles or mashed potatoes!

When I want an easy comfort food dinner I always go running for this Hamburger Stroganoff recipe. Plus, my family loves it so it’s a win-win situation.

I serve this creamy, rich ground beef sauce over the top of egg noodles, but you could also serve it over rice or mashed potatoes if you’d like.

Another one of my favorite classic comfort foods is Goulash! So easy to make and always a hit.

Why You’ll Love this Hamburger Stroganoff

• Ready in 30 minutes. Just did a little dance over that one, right?
• Budget friendly, but delicious so the whole family will enjoy it and you won’t need to be a short order cook.
• Filling, delicious and easy to make with pantry staples. That recipe you can always fall back on in a pinch.

Ingredients for Hamburger Stroganoff

• Onion – Dice fresh medium onion or take the shortcut and grab frozen diced onion at the grocery store.
• Garlic – Fresh garlic cloves are best, but in a pinch we used minced from the grocery store. However, the jarred stuff is not as flavorful so we add a bit extra.
• Butter – We use salted butter, but unsalted butter will also work.
• Ground Beef – You could also substitute ground turkey or chicken, but I find beef gives it best taste.
• All-purpose flour – Cornstarch would also work to thicken the sauce for this easy ground beef stroganoff recipe.
• Salt & black pepper – Adjust the seasoning to your preferences.
• Sliced mushrooms – I use canned mushrooms because I can keep them in my pantry, but you can also slice up fresh mushrooms. We recommend a white mushroom but you can use cremini mushrooms or portobello also.
• Cream of Chicken Soup – Seems a little odd, but this is what Mom always used. You can substitute cream of mushroom soup if you’d like.
• Sour Cream – Another option to lighten it up is use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream or do a half and half mixture.
• Egg Noodles, mashed potatoes or rice – Whatever you prefer to serve your beef stroganoff over.

Got beef stew meat instead of ground beef? Make this quick and easy Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff!

How to Make Easy Hamburger Stroganoff

1. Brown – In a skillet sauté onion and garlic in butter, stir in ground beef and brown.
2. Season – Stir in flour, salt, pepper & mushrooms. If there is excess grease drain off grease.
3. Mix – Stir in soup and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Noodles – Meanwhile prepare egg noodles, rice or mashed potatoes according to directions.
5. Finish & Serve – Stir sour cream into hamburger mixture until well combined. Serve of noodles, rice or mashed potatoes. Garnish with minced parsley if desired.

How to Store Leftover Hamburger Stroganoff

FRIDGE: If you have leftovers refrigerate them in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

FREEZER: You can also freeze the stroganoff, just don’t freeze the noodles. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight and warm in microwave or on stovetop in saucepan to reheat.

Delicious Additions for Hamburger Stroganoff

Here’s some ideas on adding a new flavor to your dish!

• A teaspoon of dijon mustard
• Worcestershire sauce
• Dash of smoked paprika
• Splash of hot sauce
• Chop up raw bacon and add it in with the ground beef
• Sprig or two of fresh thyme or 1/4 tsp dried thyme

What is the best substitute for sour cream in stroganoff?

Greek yogurt is a great substitute for sour cream. You can also use some half and half or heavy cream too. But the stroganoff won’t have that little bit of sour bite to it.

How do you fix dry beef stroganoff?

Add some extra sour cream or some half and half. With more liquid, your stroganoff won’t be dry. You can also add a splash of chicken broth of beef broth and mix it up.

What to Serve with Hamburger Stroganoff

We love enjoying this quick and easy 30 minute stroganoff recipe with these side dishes.

• Quick and easy glazed carrots are so easy to make!
• Throw some asparagus in the Air Fryer for perfectly roasted Asparagus!
• No one turns down soft, tender Texas Roadhouse Rolls!!

This ground beef stroganoff is loaded with so much flavor! You’re going to love it.

More Stroganoff Recipes You’ll Love!

• Add a little Mexican flair to your night with this comforting Taco Stroganoff.
• Got an Instant Pot? Make this Hamburger Stroganoff in the Instant Pot!
• Have extra stew meat? Use it in this Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff recipe. There’s not cream soups in this recipe!