One-Pot Creamy Beef Stroganoff

Serves: 4–5 | Prep Time: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 35 min

If you are craving a rich, creamy comfort food dinner that is easy enough for a busy weeknight, this One-Pot Creamy Beef Stroganoff is exactly the kind of recipe you will want on repeat. Everything cooks together in one pot, which means less cleanup and more flavor as the noodles soak up the savory beef broth and creamy sauce.

This easy beef stroganoff recipe uses simple ingredients like ground beef, egg noodles, garlic, onion, and sour cream to create a cozy homemade dinner in about 35 minutes. It is hearty, filling, family-friendly, and perfect for cold nights or quick comfort meals when you need something satisfying fast.

Why This Works

Cooking everything in one pot allows the noodles to absorb the rich beef broth while creating a thick and creamy sauce without extra dishes. The sour cream adds classic stroganoff flavor while the garlic and onion build deep comfort-food flavor throughout the dish.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 oz egg noodles
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional garnish: parsley or green onion

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• Large pot or deep skillet
• Wooden spoon or spatula
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring cups

Prep:

1. Dice onion
2. Mince garlic
3. Measure broth and sour cream

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
3. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart while cooking. Drain excess grease if needed.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in beef broth and bring to a light simmer.
6. Add egg noodles and stir well. Cook until noodles are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
7. Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream until smooth and creamy.
8. Simmer for 2–3 more minutes until thickened.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Garnish with parsley or green onion and serve hot.

Notes:

• For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream.
• Mushrooms make a great addition to this recipe.
• Use lean ground beef for less grease.
• Best served fresh while creamy.

Goes Great With:

• Garlic bread
• Roasted green beans
• Side salad
• Buttered peas

One-Pot Creamy Beef Stroganoff

This One-Pot Creamy Beef Stroganoff is a fast and comforting dinner loaded with savory beef, tender noodles, garlic, and creamy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights and easy comfort food cravings.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Russian Inspired

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 oz egg noodles
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 onion diced
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbsp butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional garnish: parsley or green onion

Equipment

• Cutting Board
• Chef's knife
• Large pot or deep skillet
• Spatula or wooden spoon
• Measuring cups

Method

 

Prep

1. Dice onion
2. Mince garlic
3. Measure broth and sour cream

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
3. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it apart while cooking. Drain excess grease if needed.
4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Pour in beef broth and bring to a light simmer.
6. Add egg noodles and stir well. Cook until noodles are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
7. Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream until smooth and creamy.
8. Simmer for 2–3 more minutes until thickened.
9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
10. Garnish with parsley or green onion and serve hot.

Notes

• For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream.
• Mushrooms make a great addition to this recipe.
• Use lean ground beef for less grease.
• Best served fresh while creamy.