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Quick 20-Minute Ground Beef Stroganoff Skillet

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A fast, one-pan weeknight dinner featuring savory ground beef and egg noodles in a rich, tangy sour cream sauce. Ready in under 25 minutes with simple pantry staples.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat ratio)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium)
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 8 oz egg noodles
  • Water and salt for boiling pasta

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions (7-8 minutes for dried). Drain and set aside, tossing with a little oil if not adding immediately.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until fully browned and no pink remains. Remove excess liquid if necessary.
  3. Push beef to the side or remove from pan. Add diced onion to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over the onions and beef. Stir to coat. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping the bottom of the pan to release browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in Dijon mustard. Slowly stir in sour cream, ensuring the sauce does not boil vigorously to prevent curdling. Warm through gently for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add the drained egg noodles to the skillet. Toss everything together until noodles are evenly coated. Add a splash of broth or water if the sauce is too thick.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Brown the beef thoroughly to create flavor. Temper the sour cream by mixing a spoonful of hot sauce into it before adding it to the pan to prevent curdling. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey. For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta or rice noodles.

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