This Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole brings together tender beef, a rich and creamy mushroom sauce, and hearty egg noodles for the ultimate comfort food. It’s simple enough for busy weeknights yet satisfying and flavorful enough to impress guests around the table.
Casseroles are a true life saver in my house. I love to make hearty dishes that my family loves like my Baked Chicken Parmesan Casserole and my Taco Cornbread Casserole. Try them you won’t be disappointed.
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Why this Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe is a Keeper
This traditional recipe is pure comfort. This one pot ground beef version is something my son loves. It’s super easy to make ahead, full of delicious savory flavors and is relatively inexpensive.
- Comfort Food Classic: Creamy, savory, and hearty. It is perfect for family dinners.
- Budget-Friendly: Uses pantry staples and affordable ground beef.
- One-Pan Meal: Protein, carbs, and veggies all baked together.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Can be assembled in advance and baked when ready. Ground beef stroganoff is one of my family’s favorites.
Can I Skip Baking and Serve Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Straight from the Skillet?
Sure. You will need to cook everything together on the stove for a little bit longer for the sauce to thicken, so be sure to cook your noodles just shy of al dente so they don’t overcook.
Pro Tip – Crunchy Topping
Take a cup of panko breadcrumbs, add 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and 3 Tablespoons of melted butter, and sprinkle on top of the casserole before baking.
Ingredient Notes for Hamburger Stroganoff
You only need a few easy-to-find ingredients to make this easy version of stroganoff, many of which you may already have.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Beef: Use a pound of minced ground beef to make this traditional beef stroganoff.
- Noodles: I prefer to use wide egg noodles for classic beef stroganoff.
- Broth: Use low sodium beef broth. This will help make the cream sauce without adding too much more sodium.
Variations and Substitutions for Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff
This hamburger stroganoff recipe is easy to switch up. I like to experiment with ingredients to make different varieties.
- Protein: Swap for ground turkey, ground chicken, or plant-based crumbles instead of beef.
- Mushrooms: Use canned mushrooms if fresh aren’t available, or omit for picky eaters.
- Soup base: If you don’t want to use cream of mushroom soup, you can use cream of chicken or cream of celery soup for a different flavor.
- Noodles: Egg noodles are classic, but rotini, penne, or gluten-free pasta work too.
- Dairy-free: Use dairy-free sour cream and mushroom soup alternatives.
- Flavor: Feel free to change up the flavor by adding garlic powder, onion powder, or using chicken broth instead of beef broth for the Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff .
How to Make Ground Beef Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff recipes come together in 4 quick and easy steps. This easy and delicious hamburger helper stroganoff copycat is so good, it quickly became one of my favorite easy recipes.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Brown the Beef: In a large skillet, add the ground beef, salt and pepper. Then add sliced mushrooms, diced onion and minced garlic. Cook ground beef over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain grease.
- Cook the Noodles: Add noodles to a large pot of boiling water. Cook to al dente. Drain the water and set aside.
- Make the Beef Stroganoff Sauce: Add the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, beef broth, dry white wine and Worcestershire sauce to the beef in the skillet. Gently fold in the cooked noodles.
- Bake and Garnish: Transfer the saucy meat and noodles to a greased casserole dish and cover with foil. Bake in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Garnish with parsley.
Prep Ahead for Beef Stroganoff with Ground Beef
When I prepare ingredients ahead of time, it can make for an extra easy dinner recipe.
- Vegetables: Chop onion, garlic, and mushrooms the night before.
- Pasta: Cook noodles according to package directions ahead and store in the fridge (toss with a little oil to prevent sticking).
- Assemble: Assemble the casserole up to 24 hours in advance; refrigerate and bake when ready.
Alternate Cooking Methods for the Best Ground Beef Stroganoff
This Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff recipe is best finished in the oven, but there are a couple other ways to make it before you bake it.
- Stovetop Only: Skip baking, simmer everything together until heated through.
- Slow Cooker: Brown beef and veggies first, then add all ingredients (except noodles). Stir in cooked noodles just before serving.
- Instant Pot: Sauté beef, onion, mushrooms, and garlic; add soup and seasonings, then cook noodles separately and combine at the end.
Store, Reheat and Serve Ground Beef Stroganoff
- Store: Refrigerate in airtight container up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Freeze baked casserole in portions for up to 2 months.
- Reheat: Warm in oven at 350°F or microwave until hot; add a splash of broth or milk if dry.
- Use Leftovers: Spoon into baked potatoes for a quick meal.
- Soup: Stir into soup for a creamy beef noodle base.
- Wraps: Wrap in tortillas for stroganoff-style beef wraps
Questions About This Copycat Hamburger Helper
Sure. Add more of the same veggies or experiment with other vegetables such as broccoli, spinach or shredded carrots.
If you need to make it lighter, opt for reduced calorie, sodium or fat ingredients. Add ground beef that is lean, use a light sour cream and low sodium ingredients.
Sure! There are many ingredients you can use instead of white wine, including lemon juice. Be aware that the flavor may change.
Tips for Making Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Recipe
- Noodles: Drain noodles well before folding in to avoid excess moisture.
- Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning before baking. Worcestershire adds depth, but salt balance matters.
- Herbs: Garnish generously with fresh parsley for brightness against the creamy sauce.
- Make it Creamier: To make it creamy, add some heavy whipping cream when you stir in the sour cream.
- Serve With: Serve with Rosemary Butter Rolls, Honey Garlic Roasted Baby Carrots or Creamy Whipped Potatoes.
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Easy Ground Beef Stroganoff Casserole
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean ground beef
- ¼ teaspoon Salt, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces Sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 large Onion, diced
- 1 Tablespoon Minced garlic
- 10.5 ounces Cream of mushroom soup, 1 can
- ¾ cup Sour cream
- ½ cup Dry white wine
- ½ cup Low sodium beef broth
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces Egg noodles, cooked al dente and drained
- Parsley, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉. Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish.
- Chop your onion and parsley.
- In a large skillet, add the ground beef, then salt and pepper. Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic. Cook over medium heat, breaking the meat up a bit as it cooks, until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any grease.
- While the meat is cooking, add the noodles to a large pot, cover with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat slightly and cook for 5-6 minutes until noodles are al dente. Drain the water.
- Add cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, broth, dry white wine and worcestershire sauce to the skillet and stir to combine with the meat mixture.
- Gently fold in the noodles.
- Pour into the casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Christina’s Notes
- Build Umami Flavor: Don’t rely only on salt and pepper. You can also use better than bouillon, Dijon mustard, a splash of red wine vinegar or lemon juice.
- Caramelize Your Mushrooms: Sauté your mushrooms and onions separately and thoroughly before combining with the beef mixture. Cook them until the liquid has evaporated and they are a deep golden brown. This concentrates their flavor, making a huge difference.
- Prevent Sour Cream Curdling: Sour cream can curdle when added directly to a boiling hot liquid. Use room-temperature sour cream for the best blending and creamiest texture.
- Achieve a Crispy Topping: For a beautiful crust, top your casserole with breadcrumbs tossed with melted butter and fresh parsley, You can also use French fried onions.
- Control the Consistency: The sauce will thicken as it bakes and cools. If your mixture seems too dry before baking, add a splash more beef broth or heavy cream until it looks saucy enough to coat all the noodles.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.