Ground Beef Stroganoff

This Lighter Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole is the ultimate family-friendly comfort food! The reliable cozy weeknight meal made with egg noodles and smothered in the most satisfying silky mushroom sauce in just 30 minutes!

With all this cold weather lately, there is nothing better than a warm, cozy comfort meal you can make for your family. This Lighter Ground Beef Stroganoff is a rich and savory one pot meal that easily comes together in under 30 minutes! This hearty meal is packed with leaner ground beef and tender egg noodles all simmered together in the most flavorful mushroom sauce. The fres

Leftovers should be stored in a sealed, airtight container in the refrigerator and will last up to 3 to 4 days. Keep in mind, the noodles will soak up a lot of the sauce as it sits overnight in the fridge so this dish tastes best enjoyed fresh as possible. Feel free to add a splash of beef broth to loosen up the sauce when re-heating.

What goes in

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 8 ounces baby bella mushrooms, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon beef base
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt (can substitute sour cream or heavy cream)
• 12 ounces package wide egg noodles
• Garnish with finely chopped parsley and cracked black pepper

How it comes together

1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil on the stove. While the water is coming to a boil, add the ground beef to a large skillet and cook until browned and crumbled. Transfer the cooked ground beef to a plate and keep the heat on the skillet.
2. In the same skillet you used to brown the meat, drizzle a little olive oil and sauté the onions, garlic and mushrooms until onions are translucent and mushrooms are cooked down, about 7 more minutes.
3. Add in the cooked ground beef and sprinkle with the flour, stirring until fully incorporated, mixing any lumps that form. Add in the beef broth, Better than Bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, fresh thyme and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and bring to a boil. Once sauce starts to boil, turn the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. While the sauce simmers, add the egg noodles to the boiling water and boil per the package instructions.
5. Once the sauce has thickened, turn the heat off and mix in the Greek yogurt. Stir to combine everything and season to taste, if needed. Serve over egg noodles, garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!