Dinner

One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe

ByRita Bennet December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Introduction

This One Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff is a comforting and creamy dish that comes together quickly with minimal cleanup. Packed with savory flavors from mushrooms, garlic, and tender beef, it’s perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.

A large white pot with a blue handle holds creamy pasta with several layers of soft, yellow egg noodles mixed with pieces of browned ground meat and sliced brown mushrooms, all coated in a thick, light beige sauce. Small green parsley leaves are sprinkled throughout the dish, with a few placed on top for garnish, adding a fresh pop of color. The mixture has a slightly glossy texture, showing the richness of the sauce, and some black pepper is visible on the surface. The pot sits on a white marbled texture with a folded gray cloth beside it. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 white onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour

4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces wide egg noodles

2 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Step 1: In a medium-sized skillet, cook and crumble the ground beef over medium heat until it is almost cooked through. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms. Continue cooking until the vegetables are tender. Remove this mixture from the skillet and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour to create a roux and cook for about one minute. Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce and add the wide egg noodles. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the noodles are al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 3: Return the beef and vegetable mixture to the skillet. Add the cream cheese, sour cream, and dried thyme. Stir gently until the cream cheese melts and the mixture is heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Tips & Variations

For extra richness, use half-and-half instead of sour cream and cream cheese.
Feel free to add fresh parsley or chives for a burst of color and freshness.

Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
If you prefer a thicker sauce, cook the noodles a minute less before simmering to avoid over-softening.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of beef broth or water if the sauce has thickened too much.