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Ground Beef Stroganoff Pasta

Ground Beef Stroganoff Pasta
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This Ground Beef Stroganoff Pasta is a comforting, creamy, and hearty dish combining tender ground beef with a luscious mushroom and sour cream sauce, tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners, it balances rich flavors and simple ingredients, making it a family-friendly favorite that comes together in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles or pasta of choice
  • 8 oz fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook your chosen pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside, reserving a small cup of pasta water for later.
  2. Brown the Ground Beef: Heat a mix of olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  3. Sauté Aromatics and Mushrooms: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until translucent and fragrant. Toss in sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release their moisture and turn golden brown.
  4. Make the Sauce: Sprinkle flour over the beef and vegetable mixture, stirring constantly for about a minute to eliminate raw flour taste. Gradually whisk in beef broth, ensuring a smooth mixture. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken slightly.
  5. Stir in Sour Cream and Season: Reduce heat to low and gently fold in sour cream, stirring until creamy and fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the sauce is too thick, use a splash of reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
  6. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the cooked pasta directly into the skillet with the sauce. Toss everything together thoroughly so each noodle is coated with the rich stroganoff sauce. Warm through for a minute and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use fresh mushrooms for the best texture and flavor.
  • Don’t overcook pasta; al dente noodles will keep the dish from becoming mushy when mixed with the sauce.
  • Add sour cream off direct high heat to prevent curdling.
  • Reserve pasta water to loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
  • Brown the beef well for deeper, richer flavors through caramelization.

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Keywords: ground beef stroganoff, creamy pasta, quick dinner, comfort food, weeknight meal, beef stroganoff pasta

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