Wholesome Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe

This Nutritious Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole is the quintessential comfort dish that the whole family will enjoy! The ideal warm weeknight dinner prepared with egg noodles and drenched in a delectable creamy mushroom sauce, all in just 30 minutes!

With the chilly weather we’ve been experiencing, there’s nothing quite like a comforting, warm meal that you can whip up for your family. This Nutritious Ground Beef Stroganoff makes for a hearty and flavorful one-pot dish that can be ready in under 30 minutes! Full of delicious ground beef and soft egg noodles, all simmered together in a wonderful mushroom sauce. The fresh thyme and parsley add a layer of earthiness that enhances the flavor. Your children will absolutely devour this meal too!

Reasons to Love This

• Fast and simple – everything cooks together in one pan in under 30 minutes for a quick and tasty weeknight meal.
• Rich and delightful – savory ground beef combined with tender egg noodles simmered in a creamy mushroom sauce bursting with flavor!
• Adaptable – change up the protein, add more vegetables, or swap the egg noodles for brown rice, mashed potatoes, or any noodles you prefer.
• Perfect for meal prepping – the leftovers can last up to 3 or 4 days and taste even better as the flavors meld, making this a fantastic recipe for meal prep.

Ingredients You Will Need

• egg noodles – I used egg noodles for this traditional recipe, but you can opt for other types of pasta, brown rice, mashed potatoes, or even cauliflower mash.
• ground beef – I chose lean ground beef for that classic beef stroganoff taste, but you could easily substitute it with ground turkey or even ground chicken.
• mushrooms – Personally, I enjoy baby bella mushrooms, but feel free to use cremini or white button mushrooms instead. You can also toss in some peas and carrots for a veggie boost.
• onion – I prefer the subtle flavor of white onions, but yellow onions, shallots, or even green onions could work in this recipe.
• garlic – fresh garlic is always the best choice! If you don’t have fresh, you can substitute it with 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
• beef broth – I used low-sodium beef broth which really enhances the beef flavor. If you don’t have it, opt for beef stock, vegetable broth, or water mixed with beef bouillon.
• worcestershire sauce – flavor is key!
• beef base – I used Better than Bouillon beef base to amplify the rich beef flavor, a must for this recipe.
• all-purpose flour – used to thicken the sauce.
• Greek yogurt – this adds creaminess to the sauce. It’s also higher in protein and lower in fat than sour cream, though if you don’t have Greek yogurt, sour cream or heavy cream works well too.
• fresh herbs – I LOVE fresh thyme and parsley in this dish as it elevates the flavor significantly.

How to Create Ground Beef Stroganoff

1. Prepare. Chop the onion, garlic, mushrooms, and fresh thyme. Set aside and get ready to start cooking!
2. Boil water and brown the meat. Fill a sizable pot with water and bring it to a boil over high heat. While waiting for the water to boil, place the ground beef in a large skillet and cook until browned and crumbled. Remove the cooked beef to a plate, keeping the skillet hot.
3. Cook the onion, garlic, and mushrooms. In the same skillet used for browning the meat, drizzle a bit of olive oil and sauté the onions, garlic, and mushrooms until the onions are translucent and the mushrooms are cooked down, approximately 7 minutes more.
4. Create the sauce. Stir in the cooked ground beef and sprinkle with flour, stirring until evenly mixed, breaking up lumps as they form. Add the beef broth, Better than Bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Mix thoroughly and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Cook the egg noodles. While the sauce simmers, add the egg noodles to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions.
6. Make it creamy! After the sauce has thickened, turn off the heat and fold in the Greek yogurt. Mix to combine everything and adjust seasoning to taste if needed. Serve over egg noodles, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy!

Serving Suggestions

• egg noodles – this is the traditional serving method, but any pasta will suit this recipe.
• brown rice – this dish would be delightful served over brown rice, white rice, wild rice, or even cauliflower rice.
• mashed potatoes – the rich and creamy sauce would go perfectly over fluffy mashed potatoes.
• mashed cauliflower – for a low-carb alternative, consider serving it over creamy mashed cauliflower.
• zucchini noodles – for another healthier, low-carb option, toss it with tender zucchini noodles made with a spiralizer.

Variations and Substitutions

• Dairy-free option – replace Greek yogurt with dairy-free yogurt or cashew cream.
• Gluten-free option – use cornstarch, arrowroot powder, or gluten-free flour, and serve over gluten-free egg noodles or GF pasta. Additionally, substitute Worcestershire sauce with coconut aminos.
• Add more vegetables – feel free to incorporate additional veggies for extra nutrition, like spinach, peas, or green beans.
• Change the protein – instead of ground beef, try ground turkey, ground chicken, ground sausage, meatballs, or slices of steak.

Storing and Preparing

Store leftovers in a sealed, airtight container in the refrigerator where they will last up to 3 to 4 days. Keep in mind, the noodles will absorb a lot of the sauce overnight in the fridge, so this dish is best enjoyed fresh. When reheating, feel free to add a splash of beef broth to loosen the sauce.

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