Description
This 3-ingredient beef stroganoff is the ultimate easy, creamy, and comforting dinner! Perfect for busy nights, it comes together in 30 minutes with minimal effort. The combination of ground beef, cream of mushroom soup, and egg noodles creates a rich and satisfying meal the whole family will love. Plus, it’s super budget-friendly and easily customizable! Serve it with mashed potatoes for an extra cozy twist, or enhance the flavor with beef broth instead of water.
Ingredients
- Essential Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef (80%/20% recommended, but any will work)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup + 1 can of water (or beef broth for a richer taste)
- 1 package (12-16 oz) egg noodles
- Optional but Delicious Additions:
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for extra creaminess)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (adds depth of flavor)
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (for a fresh touch)
Instructions
Cook the Ground Beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed. Add onion powder and garlic powder for extra flavor.Add the Creamy Goodness
Pour in the cream of mushroom soup and fill the empty can with water—pour that in too. Stir everything together and let it simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.Cook the Egg Noodles
While the beef mixture simmers, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.Bring It All Together
Toss the cooked egg noodles into the skillet with the beef and sauce. Stir everything together until well coated and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.Optional Enhancements
For extra richness, stir in sour cream just before serving. Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for a deeper flavor. Sautéed mushrooms can also be mixed in for more texture and taste.
Notes
No egg noodles? Swap with any pasta you have on hand.
Want a richer sauce? Use beef broth instead of water.
Looking for a side? Serve over mashed potatoes for an extra cozy meal.
No meat? Substitute 2 cups of cooked lentils for a vegetarian version.
Make it gluten-free! Use gluten-free pasta or serve over rice.
Add some spice! Sprinkle in a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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