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Cozy 20-Minute Ground Beef Stroganoff Skillet: Easy One-Pan Dinner

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A quick and comforting ground beef stroganoff made in one skillet in just 20 minutes. Creamy, savory, and perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 8 ounces (225g) wide egg noodles
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces (225g) cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups (480ml) beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup (240g) sour cream (full-fat, room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (smoked or sweet)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until al dente (about 6-8 minutes). Drain and set aside.
  2. While noodles cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through (5-6 minutes). Transfer beef to a plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon drippings in the pan.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add diced onion and cook 2-3 minutes until softened. Add sliced mushrooms and cook 3-4 minutes until golden. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the mushrooms and onions. Stir constantly for 1 minute. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce and paprika. Bring to a simmer and cook 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return cooked ground beef to the skillet. Stir and let simmer 2 minutes for flavors to meld.
  6. Remove skillet from heat. Let cool about 30 seconds. In a small bowl, stir sour cream to loosen, then gradually stir into the hot sauce until smooth and velvety.
  7. Add drained egg noodles to the skillet and toss until evenly coated. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water or broth.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat sour cream at room temperature and add it off the heat to prevent curdling. Season ingredients as you go for deeper flavor. Cook noodles al dente to avoid mushiness. Leftover sauce (without noodles) can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: ground beef stroganoff, easy stroganoff, one-pan dinner, 20-minute meal, comfort food, creamy pasta, quick dinner

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