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Hamburger Stroganoff

Creamy Hamburger Stroganoff: A Quick Comfort Food Delight

This Hamburger Stroganoff is a quick and easy comfort food, ready in 30 minutes, that satisfies with creamy sauce and hearty noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 12 ounces egg noodles Essential for structure; substitute with any pasta type if desired.
For the Main Dish
  • 1 pound ground beef The star protein that adds savory flavor.
  • 1/4 cup butter Provides richness; use olive oil for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup flour Thickens the sauce; whole wheat flour can be used.
  • 1 cup beef broth Imparts depth of flavor; use chicken broth if needed.
  • 1 1/4 cups milk Creates creamy texture; can use sour cream or heavy cream.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Enhances flavor; fresh minced garlic can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Adds depth; sautéed fresh onions can be used.
  • to taste pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste salt Essential for seasoning.
  • 1/4 cup sour cream Adds creaminess; Greek yogurt can be used.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook for 5-7 minutes until al dente. Drain but do not rinse.
  2. In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat for 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease but keep flavorful drippings.
  3. Melt butter in the skillet, whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes until golden. This roux is for thickening the sauce.
  4. Gradually whisk in beef broth and cook for 3-5 minutes until thickened.
  5. Incorporate milk into the skillet, stirring until sauce thickens again for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add cooked beef and drained noodles, tossing together gently until well-coated with sauce.
  7. Stir in sour cream off the heat until melted into the sauce. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  8. Serve hot with vegetables or garlic toast, enjoying the combination of flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Don't rinse noodles; adjust sauce consistency with milk if needed. Consider making a double batch for leftovers.

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