Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 packet (0.87 oz) brown gravy mix
- 1 cup cold water
- 1 can (10 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 bag (12 oz) wide egg noodles
Instructions
- Boil Water: Fill a large pot with water and start it boiling so it’s ready for cooking the egg noodles later. This makes sure the noodles cook promptly once the beef mixture starts simmering.
- Cook Ground Beef Mixture: In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook and crumble the ground beef along with the finely diced onion, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess grease or liquid from the pan for a cleaner texture.
- Prepare Gravy: Whisk together the brown gravy mix with 1 cup of cold water until fully combined, then pour this gravy into the cooked ground beef mixture in the skillet.
- Add Creamy Ingredients: Stir in the sour cream and cream of mushroom soup thoroughly, mixing until everything is well combined into a creamy sauce.
- Simmer Sauce: Allow the beef and sauce mixture to gently simmer over medium to medium-low heat while you cook the noodles, approximately 10 minutes. This helps thicken the sauce and meld flavors.
- Cook Egg Noodles: Cook the wide egg noodles according to package instructions in the boiling salted water (add about 1 teaspoon of salt for flavor). Once cooked, drain the noodles but do not rinse them, preserving their texture and starchiness to better absorb the sauce.
- Combine and Garnish: Add the cooked noodles and dried parsley into the creamy beef mixture. Stir well to combine everything evenly.
- Serve: Spoon the stroganoff onto plates or bowls and serve immediately while hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease and keep the dish lighter.
- Do not rinse noodles after draining to retain starch which helps the sauce adhere better.
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and extra protein.
- For a vegetarian version, use meat substitute and mushroom broth instead of beef gravy mix.
- Adding fresh parsley at the end can brighten the flavor further.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
