Easy One Pot Beef Stroganoff recipe is the stuff of dreams! Creamy and oh so savory it is filled with tender pasta, chunks of flavorful meat covered in a tangy cream sauce.
When Dallin dreams of comfort food, it isn't sugar plum fairies dancing in his head ... it's a creamy hot bowl of Easy One Pot Beef Stroganoff.
Dallin prefers a more hamburger helper style Stroganoff. For those not familiar with this very American delicacy - it is also known as the "poor man's beef stroganoff" and is made with ground beef instead of strips or chunks of beef.
Although, sometimes comfort foods are the easiest and simplest of recipes. In fact one of our favorite, simple yet comforting dishes is Cheesy Funeral Potatoes. If you are looking for more comfort food recipes also give our Southwestern Tamale Pie and Chicken Pot Pie a try.
🥫 Ingredients
While there are many variations of beef stroganoff out there, in order for a dish to be a true beef stroganoff there are very distinct and savory flavors that most be present.
- Onion - This is a key flavor profile you cannot miss out on. If you have picky eaters who do not love the texture of onion there are ways to disguise this key ingredient without missing out on any flavor. I'll share the ins and outs of that in just a minute.
- Ground Beef - Next, a good quality lean ground beef. The best ratio of fat content is 85 to 90 percent lean ground beef.
- Garlic - Want a stronger garlic flavor? Just substitute the powder for minced garlic instead. Use 2 teaspoons of minced garlic in lieu of the ½ teaspoon of garlic powder called for.
- Pasta - Stroganoff is typically served over egg noodles but that doesn't mean it can't get switched up! Check out this Pasta Guide for which kinds of pastas work best with different sauces. For this recipe you are going to want to use a pasta that pairs well with a rich meat sauce, heavy cream or Bolognese sauce.
(Scroll down to the recipe card for exact measurements and full printable instructions.)
🥣 Step by Step Instructions
Firstly, grab a large, deep skillet or pot for your Easy One Pot Beef Stroganoff. Then add your onions and oil and sauté till they are almost translucent.
Next add the ground beef, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper to the pan. Go ahead and brown the meat, breaking it up into bite size pieces.
Afterwards add the dijon mustard. Once mixed in, add the cream of mushroom soup. After fully incorporated add the mushrooms, uncooked pasta and beef broth to the pan.
Then cook the pasta till all the liquid has been absorbed. If the noodles are not entirely cooked before the broth has cooked off, or are sticking to the bottom of the skillet, you may need to add additional water. But do it slowly, you don't want overcooked pasta with your Easy One Pot Beef Stroganoff.
When the pasta reaches al dente take the pan off the heat. Add your sour cream and mix together. Serve and enjoy!
💭 Top Tips
What even is past al dente? Al dente when translated means, to the tooth. Meaning, pasta al dente is tender, yet still firm to the bite when cooked. The best way to test if pasta is al dente is biting or cutting it in half.
Al dente pasta will have a small white dot or line in the center. When making Easy One Pot Beef Stroganoff we prefer our pasta to be al dente.
👩🏻🍳 Make it Your Own
Wanting to cut back on the fat content in this recipe? Try substituting the ground beef for ground turkey. You can also substitute sour cream for greek yogurt. Fage Greek Yogurt is definitely our go to when cooking.
Be warned though, greek yogurt does not thicken like sour cream when cooled. It will make your Easy One Pot Beef Stroganoff sauce much wetter.
To combat this, I would suggest cutting it back to ¼ cup and then add more as needed, till you reach your desired sauce consistency.
📋 FAQ's
Can you disguise onion in a recipe?
If you have anyone in your dinner party that isn't a fan of the texture of onions but doesn't mind the flavor, here is a Pro Chef - Mom Hack just for you.
Instead of dicing your onion for Easy One Pot Beef Stroganoff, try grating or pureeing it instead. This disguises the texture without missing out on that key flavor profile. In our experience grating your onion works in many recipes and does the trick for even the pickiest of eaters.
What is Pasta Al Dente?
Al dente when translated means, to the tooth. Meaning, pasta al dente is tender, yet still firm to the bite when cooked. The best way to test if pasta is al dente is biting or cutting it in half. Al dente pasta will have a small white dot or line in the center.
Where did Stroganoff come from?
The one to which we owe all gratitude for such a delicious dish is a French chef, named Charles Briere, who was working for a wealthy Russian family living in St. Petersburg. Briere needed a dish to enter into a cooking competition in 1891. His delectable dish became award-winning.
It quickly became a sensation, first in Russia and then in China, eventually followed by America. It's popularity really taking off after World War II. Decadent yet simple to make, Stroganoff became a signature dish in countless homes across America.
📖 Recipe
One Pot Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced thin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard optional
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 4½ cups beef broth
- 4 cups noodles uncooked
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tablespoon parsley flakes optional
Instructions
- Heat large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil.2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Add onions and sauté till an almost translucent color. 3 to 4 minutes.1 medium yellow onion
- Add ground beef, garlic powder, paprika, salt and pepper to skillet.1 pound lean ground beef, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Brown the meat, breaking it up into bite size pieces. 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add dijon mustard, stirring till well combined.2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- Add can of cream of mushroom soup and stir well.
- Add sliced mushrooms, uncooked pasta and beef broth to skillet. Bring to a boil, stirring often.1 cup mushrooms, 4 cups noodles, 4½ cups beef broth
- Cook noodles till they are al dente and liquid has been absorbed. About 12 minutes. (If noodles are not entirely cooked before broth has cooked off or are sticking to bottom of the skillet you may need to add additional water, do so slowly.)
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in sour cream and parsley. Taste and add more salt if desired.½ cup sour cream, ½ tablespoon parsley flakes
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Notes
- If you have anyone in your dinner party that isn't a fan of the texture of onions try grating the onion instead of dicing. This disguises the texture without missing out on that key flavor profile. This trick works in many recipes for even our pickest eaters.
- Substitute the ground beef for ground turkey if preferred.
- Substitute sour cream for greek yogurt if preferred. Fage is the brand we find to work best when cooking. It does make the sauce much wetter though, so I would suggest cutting it back to ¼ cup and then add as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Traditionally stroganoff is served with egg noodles but you can absolutley substitute for your favorite pasta instead.
Dallin Seely says
ASHLEY THIS BROUGHT A TEAR TO MY EYE AND LITERALLY FULFILLED MY DREAM OF EATING BEEF STROGANOFF FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE
Rachel Cain says
This was so easy to make! Took no time, even with a two year old at my heels. Everyone cleaned their plates, including said picky two year old. This will definitely be added to the regular rotation! Thanks Dashleys!!
Lindsey says
I made this recipe this evening and it was great! I have to eat gluten free (celiac disease) so I substituted gluten free cream of mushroom soup in and used gluten free pasta. Since gluten free pasta has a tendency to get mushy super fast, I let everything boil for a couple minutes before adding the pasta. I worked out wonderfully. My husband said it was the best beef stroganoff he has had. It tasted great, and I really love that it is a one pot meal.
Krista Randall says
I made this for my parents and my four year old boy a few weeks ago and it was a hit! My mom hinted she wanted it again this weekend. It's now got a spot in the dinner rotation!
Lexie Pellegrino says
I didn't think I was going to like it, because I don't like creamy things, so what I did what double the beef and pasta, and it was so good! It was a huge hit in my family and as a college student, needing only one pot, with cheaper ingredients, and ample leftovers was the best!
Elisa Richardson says
One of my husband's favorite meals is beef stroganoff, but I never make it, I think I have made it once in our 15 yrs.... Because I don't really like it. But I made your recipe and it was so delicious!! Even our pickiest eater loved it and wanted seconds!
Sydney McKinley says
Made this for my fiancé and I. I couldn’t believe how easy, fast, and DELICIOUS it was. This was the perfect quick weeknight meal that leaves plenty for yummy leftovers. I dare say, it’s almost even better reheated the next day. Loved this one and can’t wait to try other recipes.
Corinne says
My family really enjoyed this recipe, however I used egg noodles, and they were done cooking way before enough liquid boiled off. In hindsight I should have let some liquid reduce before adding egg noodles, as they cook faster than other pastas. Thanks for the recipe! We will be making it again.
Tracy Finch says
My husband absolutely loved this! He said it defiantly needs to be added to the meal rotation!
Thanks for a delicious and easy recipe! 💜
Shelby says
Such a good family friendly dinner!!
Heather Carson says
delicious easy to make simple recipe
Brooke Nabkey says
Guys! I made this tonight and it was such a hit! I love strog and have a recipe I use but we always make it with left over steak from our steak dinner nights. I defrosted beef and didn’t feel like doing anything with it and then I knew it had to be made into this!!
I’m so glad to find a new easy meal to throw into our rotation and the left overs are gonna spark joy for days and days! Way to go Ashley (and Dallin for loving strog so much)
Keally Douglass says
This was simple and quick. Such an easy weeknight dinner. I added green beans and only used about 3 cups of broth. We added shredded cheese on top with the parsley. It was delicious and will make again. thanks for sharing!
Cari D says
Better than that all-in-one-box, processed version. So much easier than I though and came together so quick!! Will make again.
Lacie Johnson says
I made this the other night after a long day at work for my wife and I, it was so quick and SO delicious my wife went for seconds immediately and said it’s a 100% make again! The only thing we did different from Ashley’s recipe was adding Worcestershire sauce to the meat. Totally gonna be a tried and true go to meal in our house.
Marissa N Marasco says
This dish i awesome.. its creamy and flavorful. The hamburger helper version has nothing on this recipe! My boyfriend and I absolutely love this,
Erika Shields says
My husband is pretty easy going with supper but when I made this for the second time he walked through the door and saw it and said and I quote “YES YES” this is definitely a keeper in my house
Erica says
I made this and threw some spinach in for an extra veggie! Very easy to make and quick. This is a great budget friendly and healthy recipe!
Michelle Diana Hollstein says
Sooo good!!! And so easy to make
joyfulcecilia says
Wowzers! Just made this tonight for dinner and it was spot on. Thanks for sharing 😉
Megan says
First time I have ever made beef stroganoff myself, recipe was great & easy to follow. My whole family loved it & we had enough left over for a second meal. No one complained once about this meal & that’s a rarity.
Morgan says
My fiancé is also a lover of hamburger helper stroganoff, and he said this recipe was even better!
Rachel Ohlmann says
I made this super simple one pot recipe on a night when I REALLY didn’t feel like cooking. It came together so quickly and I already had all of the ingredients to make it. My husband and I loved it. I will most definitely be adding it into my regular recipe rotation.
Julia says
I love my beef stroganoff recipe. So when I made this I kind of had low expectations because of mine. But this beef stroganoff was way better than mine! It had a different tang and way very creamy and rich! 10/10 is the best comfort food- but only this recipe!
Keira Sayeau says
I made this a week or two ago and it turned out great! Thanks so much for this recipe. My family LOVED it and my husband says “birthday dinner”. ♥️
Robyn Parsons says
One pot recipe, tasty and easy! I threw in some green peas too!
Kelli says
Made this for me and fiance. Halfed it since it was just 2 of us and he ate the whole thing! It was so quick to pull together for a great week night meal. Will add to our rotation
Kaylie says
As a new mama, I'm so thankful to have found this recipe/blog! The stroganoff was easy to make and easy to clean up. Highly recommend. Plus, it makes for nice leftovers!
Missy says
Ashley,
This is by far one of the best recipes I’ve ever cooked. I love it so much. I definitely measured the sour cream with my heart as one does, but it was phenomenal. My husband requests it every week. Thank you for sharing not only your family and world with us but also these wonderful recipes ❤️
Ashlyn says
I absolutely loved this recipe! I did make a few adjustments since I have my own family recipe (except that recipe isn’t one pot, boo). I didn’t have cream of mushroom so I used cream of chicken, I added 2 tbsp of Worcestershire, and I cut the salt in half. It turned out wonderful! It was still a little on the salty side, so next time I made it I used even less and just added more at the end to taste.
Jamie Tompkins says
Pickiest eater ate 2 bowls! That’s a mom win in our house. He’ll likely hate it next week but as long as I can keep hiding veggies in it I’ll cook it! Delish and easy.
Erika Shields says
This is one of my family’s favorite meals so easy and flavorful
Sara Lively says
This is the easiest, most delicious meal you can make. So quick and easy, very minimal prep for such a rich almost gourmet feeling dish. Definitely a favorite on our house!!!!
Brooke says
This recipe was quick to make, delicious, and in ONE PAN! Can't beat that! My 7 & 8 year olds loved it and ate more than me or my husband. Great recipe. Adding into our monthly rotations!
Katie Protzman says
I am currently on maternity leave but prepped a few Dashley recipes I’ve been wanting to try. While there weren’t instructions to do so I improved making it a freezer meal. I just bagged the onion beef and dry seasoning in one large gallon bag, and everything minus the noodles, sour cream and broth in another. Came out AMAZING and was so grateful for how easy it was.
Alli Bone says
My family and I loved this dish. I was especially happy with how clear the directions were. My 3 year old told me I was a really good cook after making this 😊 We will definitely make this again!
Cheyenne Van Hierden says
One of our fav meals
Rebecca Halpin says
Super easy one pot dinner, which are a personal favorite. Thanks for sharing your recipes.
Erika says
We love this recipe the only thing that I add is Worcestershire sauce
Vickie Knight says
Flavorful one pot meal. I used wide egg noodles. I make my broth using better than bullion. I wanted a thicker broth so I added cornstarch slurry. Very good meal!
Rachel Hill says
My husband asked me to make stroganoff, which I had never made before but I immediately thought of your recipe because I love watching you guys! It was a big hit! He even took leftovers for lunch the next day! It was a little too much pepper for our tastes, but that's easy to change next time. I loved that it was a one pot meal, so easy!
Erika says
Family staple
Debbie L says
I have made this about 10 times! Thank you Ashley for an easy and quick weeknight meal!