Description
A forgiving, creamy, and savory one-pot dinner that requires minimal effort and cleanup. Perfect for beginners, this recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a rich stroganoff in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 8 oz (225g) standard wide egg noodles
- 2 cups (480ml) low-sodium beef broth
- Water (as needed to cover noodles)
- 8 oz (225g) full-fat brick-style cream cheese, cubed and room temperature
- 1 cup (240g) full-fat sour cream
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large 6-quart pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and break it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon.
- Cook beef until no pink remains (4-5 minutes). Drain excess grease if desired, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; stir to coat.
- Pour in beef broth and enough water to submerge the noodles. Add uncooked egg noodles. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes, stirring every 2-3 minutes to prevent sticking. Cook until noodles are al dente.
- Turn heat to low. Add cubed cream cheese, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Stir gently but constantly until cream cheese is melted and sauce is thick and glossy. Adjust consistency with a splash of water or broth if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese to prevent lumps. Do not overcook noodles as they will continue to cook in the hot sauce. If the sauce is too thick, add hot water or broth. If too thin, simmer longer. Do not freeze as dairy may separate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the pot
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 55
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: one-pot meal, ground beef stroganoff, easy dinner, beginner recipe, creamy stroganoff, weeknight dinner, comfort food