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Easy Hamburger Stroganoff (Creamy & Comforting Weeknight Dinner)
This easy Hamburger Stroganoff is a budget-friendly twist on the classic beef stroganoff, made with simple pantry staples and ready in about 30 minutes. It’s creamy, rich, and full of savory flavor thanks to ground meat, mushrooms, sour cream, and a touch of Worcestershire sauce.
Unlike traditional stroganoff that uses strips of beef, this version uses ground meat, making it faster to cook and perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it over noodles, rice, or even low-carb vegetables for a hearty meal the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground meat
- ½ onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dry beef bouillon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground meat with the diced onion and minced garlic. Drain any excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the dry beef bouillon, ground nutmeg, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cream cheese, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Cook over medium heat until the cream cheese has fully melted and the mixture is hot and bubbly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If you prefer a thinner sauce, add a splash of milk or water until you reach your desired consistency.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your Hamburger Stroganoff over:
- Egg noodles (classic option)
- Rice
- Mashed potatoes
- Chopped cauliflower or cauliflower rice (low-carb option)
- Zucchini noodles
Recipe Tips & Variations
- Make it richer: Use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream for an extra creamy texture.
- Not a fan of canned soups? Try Condensed Cream Soup Substitute
- Add mushrooms: Fresh sliced mushrooms can be sautéed with the onions for extra flavor.
- Boost the flavor: A pinch of paprika or extra Worcestershire sauce can deepen the savory taste.
- Lighter option: Swap sour cream for Greek yogurt if desired.
- Vegetable add-ins: Peas, spinach, or green beans mix in well for added nutrition.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Hamburger Stroganoff is the perfect combination of creamy comfort food and simple, everyday ingredients. It comes together quickly in one pan, uses affordable staples, and delivers rich flavor without a lot of effort—making it an ideal go-to dinner recipe.
This easy stroganoff is one of those recipes that tastes like it took hours, but actually comes together in a fraction of the time. It’s cozy, filling, and endlessly adaptable depending on what you have on hand.
Hamburger Stroganoff
Servings: 4
Calories: 366kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground meat
- ½ onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dry beef bouillon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown ground meat with the onion and garlic. If there is excess grease, drain it off.
- Stir in the dry beef bouillon, nutmeg, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, cream cheese, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook over medium heat until the cream cheese has melted and the mixture is hot and bubbly. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- If you would like a thinner sauce, you can add some milk or water.
- Serve on noodles of your choice, rice, or chopped cauliflower or zucchini noodles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 564IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg
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