Easy 5 Ingredient Beef Stroganoff with Ground Beef
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This 5-ingredient beef stroganoff is the perfect choice when you need a quick, simple dinner that still feels hearty and satisfying. It’s made with ground beef instead of sliced steak, which keeps it simple and budget-friendly, yet it still has that rich, comforting flavor everyone loves. It’s pure comfort food, and the kind of meal you can throw together without much thought and know it’s going to be good, and it’s made in one pot.
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Recipe Highlights
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes
Serves: 4
- Ground beef keeps this stroganoff economical and quick to prepare, while fresh ingredients give it rich flavor without canned soup.
Ingredient Notes
- Ground beef: Lean sirloin works best for flavor without too much fat, but chuck will also work.
- Mushrooms: Use cremini, white button, or sliced portobello mushrooms.
- Sour cream: Adds creaminess; you can swap in plain Greek yogurt if you prefer.
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How to Make 5 Ingredient Beef Stroganoff
- Cook: Brown the ground beef in a hot skillet until almost done.
- Add: Stir in onions and sliced mushrooms; cook until softened.
- Simmer: Add red wine, cover, and let it cook about 10 minutes.
- Finish: Stir in sour cream, season to taste, garnish with fresh parsley (optional), and serve.
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Make it Your Way
- Switch the protein: Use ground chicken instead of beef for a lighter version.
- Change the mushrooms: Try cremini, shiitake, or oyster mushrooms for deeper flavor.
- Skip the wine: Use beef broth instead for a more traditional savory flavor.
- Add more flavor: Add fresh thyme and a bay leaf while it simmers, then finish with parsley or a splash of Worcestershire sauce before serving.
- Make it meatless: Replace the beef with extra mushrooms or tofu for a vegetarian version.
How to Store Leftovers
Leftover creamy beef stroganoff can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat leftovers over low heat on top of the stove or in the microwave.
I don’t recommend freezing leftover stroganoff as the sour cream may separate.
Serving suggestions
Serve 5-ingredient beef stroganoff with egg noodles, and a simple vegetable side dish like peas and carrots, green beans, roasted Brussels sprouts or sauteed cauliflower.
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Five Ingredient Beef Stroganoff
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 12 ounces mushrooms
- 1 onion small to medium
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: wipe 12 ounces mushrooms with a damp cloth and slice them thin. Chop 1 onion. Heat a skillet over med-high heat.
- Once the skillet is hot, add the ground beef and cook for a few minutes until it is almost cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to medium heat, add the sliced onion, and mushrooms; cook for about 3 minutes until they begin to wilt.
- Add 1/2 cup red wine, reduce heat to low; cover the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove the cover and stir in the sour cream with a spoon or whisk. Turn the heat off and serve over egg noodles.
Notes
- Once you add the sour cream, simmer just until it’s heated through, and remove it from the heat.
- If you prefer a thicker stroganoff sauce, stir in a little bit of all purpose flour.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used
Ground Beef Stroganoff Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can use any wine if it’s not sweet. Remember that red wine has a rich flavor, while white wine has a milder flavor.
Yes. To make this recipe in a slow cooker, first brown the ground beef in a skillet and cook it with the onions and mushrooms until they start to soften. Transfer everything to the slow cooker, stir in the wine or broth, cover, and cook on low for 3 to 4 hours. Just before serving, stir in the sour cream and heat only until warmed through. Serve over egg noodles.
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I cannot do alcohol of any kind or use alcohol containing ingredients, which means I also cannot make those recipes …
It would be real helpful if substitute options were included in the recipes (notes) …
Thank you 🙃
Hello Jan, I always include a list of substitutes in the blog post, as you can see under substitutions in the beef stroganoff, I list beef broth can be substituted.