Foodie Friday! - Ground Beef Stroganoff

Ground Beef Stroganoff

from The Country Cook

 I'll be the first to admit, I was nervous when I started making this dish. I don't like mushrooms at all, but my husband loves them! I figured it was at least worth a shot. Turns out - it is delicious!! The toughest food critic out there (Miss KoKo) even asked for seconds! That's when I knew it was a success! So - here's the recipe:
 

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef

1/2 yellow onion, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1 teaspoon garlic, minced (about 1-2 cloves)
2-3 tbsp. butter
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1 cup sour cream
1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
Handful of mushrooms, (about 8 oz.)roughly chopped (optional)
3 tbsp. flour
Salt & Pepper, to taste
Egg Noodles, cooked according to package directions

Directions:

·         Bring a pot of water to boil and begin to cook egg noodles according to package directions.

·         In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown ground beef until thoroughly cooked. I like to leave chunks of ground beef and not break it up too small.

·         Drain ground beef to remove excess grease from pan.

·         Put pan back on stove (setting aside the ground beef), add 2-3 tbsp butter and also the chopped onions and mushrooms (if using). Saute the onions and mushrooms, over medium heat, until onions are soft and then add garlic.

·         Only cook for another 1-2 minutes so garlic doesn't burn.

·         Add flour to pan, stir and let it absorb butter. Now add beef broth and whisk vigorously to remove any lumps, turning the heat up to high, bringing it to a boil for 2-3 minutes until you see it thicken slightly.

·         Bring temperature down to medium and whisk in sour cream and cream of mushroom soup. Stir until mixture is thoroughly incorporated.

·         Add salt & pepper. Keep tasting mixture until it is seasoned the way you like. I probably use a good teaspoon and half or more of salt and pepper (and sometimes a bit of garlic powder, for good measure). If it gets too thick on you, just add a tad more beef broth.

·         Add ground beef back to mixture until reheated.

·         Serve over hot egg noodles.

I hope your family enjoys this as much as mine does!