Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Brown the beef
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then drain the fat. Cook until the beef is no longer pink and you see browned bits on the pan.
Cook the mushrooms and aromatics
- Sauté the onion and sliced mushrooms in the same skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes. Cook until the onions turn translucent and the mushrooms release moisture, then reduce to add garlic for 1 minute.
Build the stroganoff sauce
- Return the beef to the skillet, then sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and stir to coat. Continue stirring until the mixture looks evenly dusted.
- Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard, then bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the beef.
Finish creamy and serve
- Remove the skillet from the heat, then stir in the sour cream and softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix until there are no visible lumps and the sauce looks creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve the beef stroganoff over the cooked egg noodles. Top with fresh parsley and paprika for color and a final dusting.
Notes
Pro tip: for the smoothest creamy texture, stir in sour cream and cream cheese off the heat so they don’t split. Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently on low, stirring often. Freezing isn’t recommended due to dairy texture. For a lighter option, use low-fat sour cream and reduced-fat cream cheese (the sauce stays creamy, but slightly less rich).
