How to Make Ground Beef Stroganoff
How to Make Ground Beef Stroganoff is a medium Russian recipe that serves 4. 450 calories per serving. Recipe by America's Test Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 35 min | Total: 1 hr
Cost: $12.55 total, $3.14 per serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz White Button Mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (for sautéing)
- 1 tsp Salt (divided use)
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 0.75 tsp Black Pepper (ground)
- 1 lb Ground Beef (85% lean) (fresh)
- 3 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour (to thicken)
- 0.25 cup Dry White Wine (deglazing)
- 4 cup Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)
- 8 oz Egg Noodles (uncooked)
- 0.5 cup Sour Cream (full‑fat)
- 2 Tbsp Fresh Chives (minced, for garnish)
Instructions
Prep Ingredients
Slice any remaining mushrooms, finely chop the onion, and mince the garlic. Measure out all remaining ingredients.
Time: PT10M
Sauté Mushrooms
Heat 1 Tbsp vegetable oil in the pot over medium‑high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and 1/4 tsp salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the mushrooms begin to brown, about 5‑7 minutes.
Time: PT6M
Temperature: medium-high
Set Aside Mushrooms
Transfer the browned mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.
Time: PT1M
Sauté Onion and Garlic
Add the remaining 1 Tbsp vegetable oil to the pot. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, 1/2 tsp pepper, and 1/2 tsp salt. Cook, stirring, until the onion softens, about 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium-high
Brown Ground Beef
Add the 1 lb ground beef to the pot. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Break the meat up with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink, about 5‑7 minutes.
Time: PT6M
Temperature: medium-high
Incorporate Flour
Sprinkle 3 Tbsp flour over the beef and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: medium-high
Deglaze and Simmer
Pour in 1/4 cup dry white wine, scraping the browned bits from the bottom. Add 4 cups chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: medium-high
Cook Noodles in Sauce
Stir in 8 oz egg noodles. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 10‑12 minutes until the noodles are al dente and have absorbed the sauce.
Time: PT12M
Temperature: medium-high
Finish with Sour Cream and Mushrooms
Turn off the heat. Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and the reserved mushrooms until evenly combined.
Time: PT2M
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle minced chives over the stroganoff, give a final stir, and serve hot.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Contains meat, Contains gluten, Contains dairy
Allergens: Dairy, Gluten
Last updated: April 13, 2026








