Fall Dinner Ideas | Ground Beef Stroganoff
Easy, and Family-Friendly Fall Dinner Ideas – This Ground Beef Stroganoff is a convenient, flavorful, and cozy dish perfect for fall family dinners!
This Ground Beef Stroganoff recipe features rotini pasta and ground beef mixed in a rich and creamy sauce made from sour cream. The creamy sauce is well absorbed by the pasta resulting in a savory, satisfying, and comforting dish. Even the pickiest kids or adults won’t be able to resist eating the whole plate; it’s THIS GOOD!
Why you’ll love this Ground Beef Stroganoff?
It’s a great dinner for busy weeknights: This recipe comes together in about 30 minutes and it’s all done in a single skillet, which makes it a practical dinner for busy days
It’s very comforting: Pasta mixed in a smooth and creamy sauce resulting in a hearty, satisfying, and comforting dish. The dish is simple yet filled with rich and cozy flavors.
This Ground Beef Stroganoff is a great recipe for large families: All the ingredients needed in this recipe are affordable and easily found in every household, moreover the dish is filling and you can easily make it in batches; which is important when making a dish for a large family.
What ingredients do I need for this recipe?
6 ounces pasta
1 pound ground beef
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
1 cup beef broth
1 ¼ cup milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon pepper; ¾ teaspoon salt
¼ cup sour cream
How to make this Ground Beef Stroganoff?
Cook your chosen pasta until al dente, then set aside until needed.
While your pasta is cooking, set a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the ground beef, use a spoon to break it apart, then stir until it’s all browned and cooked (it would take about 6 to 8 minutes). Get rid of any excess, then place the ground beef in a plate or bowl and set aside.
Using the same skillet, with the heat lowered to medium, melt the butter. Once it’s ready, add in the flour and whisk constantly for about 2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually mix beef broth into the roux while whisking consistently for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Whisk in the milk slowly while stirring non-stop over medium heat until the sauce thickens one more time for about 5 to 7 minutes.
Add in the garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and salt, then mix to incorporate the seasoning in the sauce.
Lower the heat, then add the cooked pasta along with the beef into the skillet and stir to combine everything.
Slowly mix in the sour cream to incorporate with the sauce.
Serve you creamy pasta right away while hot and appetizing. You can grate some Parmesan cheese on top, drizzle your favorite herbs and dig in!
Helpful Tips and Variations:
Which pasta to use for this Ground Beef Stroganoff recipe? This recipe usually calls for noodles, but I like to make it with Rotini, Fettuccine, or penne.
What can I use to replace ground beef? Instead of ground beef, consider using ground chicken or turkey. If you want a meatless recipe, substitute the ground beef with chopped mushrooms or tofu.
How can I replace the sour cream? You can replace with cream cheese or a simple Béchamel sauce; it’s creamy and smooth and you can add a bit of lemon juice to get a bit of the acidity in sour cream.
Can I add cheese? Of course you can add cheese, just make sure not to add too much to preserve the consistency of the dish. You can use grated Parmesan, cheddar, or gruyere.
How can I garnish this dish? I like to grate some Parmesan cheese on top, but you can also garnish with chopped chives, smoked paprika, or parsley for a bit of color. You can even sprinkle some lemon zest or add your favorite chopped nuts.
How can I store any leftovers? This recipe stores and reheats well, this can allow you to fully enjoy your leftovers. Keep it in the fridge for a few days or in the freezer for longer storage. Use a well-sealed container to preserve the flavors.
How can I serve this Ground Beef Stroganoff?
I like to serve this ground beef stroganoff pasta right away while the dish is warm. You can serve the skillet family style or spoon out portions into separate plates garnished with grated Parmesan cheese, fresh chives or parsley. You can serve this dish with a salad, garlic bread, steamed or roasted veggies. Sometimes I like to serve the creamy ground beef sauce over mashed potatoes instead of pasta.
Fall Dinner Ideas | Ground Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 6 ounces pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup sour cream
Instructions
- Cook your chosen pasta until al dente, then set aside until needed.
- While your pasta is cooking, set a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the ground beef, use a spoon to break it apart, then stir until it’s all browned and cooked (it would take about 6 to 8 minutes). Get rid of any excess, then place the ground beef in a plate or bowl and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, with the heat lowered to medium, melt the butter. Once it’s ready, add in the flour and whisk constantly for about 2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually mix beef broth into the roux while whisking consistently for about 3 to 4 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Whisk in the milk slowly while stirring non-stop over medium heat until the sauce thickens one more time for about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add in the garlic powder, onion powder, pepper and salt, then mix to incorporate the seasoning in the sauce.
- Lower the heat, then add the cooked pasta along with the beef into the skillet and stir to combine everything.
- Slowly mix in the sour cream to incorporate with the sauce.
- Serve you creamy pasta right away while hot and appetizing. You can grate some Parmesan cheese on top, drizzle your favorite herbs and dig in!
