Quick Creamy Two-Person Beef Stroganoff Skillet Recipe for Easy Weeknight Dinners
A quick and creamy beef stroganoff skillet perfect for cozy dinners for two, ready in about 25 minutes with simple ingredients and a rich, velvety sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 pound (225g) ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces (225g) cremini or white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup (240ml) beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 8 ounces (225g) egg noodles or pasta of choice, cooked separately
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 8 ounces (225g) of egg noodles and cook according to package instructions, about 7-9 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the beef: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat in your skillet. Add 1/2 pound (225g) ground beef, breaking it up with your spoon. Cook for 4-5 minutes until browned but not fully cooked through. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Remove beef to a bowl, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Cook the aromatics and mushrooms: Lower heat to medium. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until translucent. Toss in 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add 8 ounces (225g) sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until they release their moisture and start browning, about 5-6 minutes.
- Deglaze and build the sauce: Pour in 1 cup (240ml) beef broth, scraping up the browned bits from the pan bottom for extra flavor. Stir in 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Combine beef and sour cream: Return the browned beef to the skillet and stir to combine. Remove skillet from heat and stir in 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream until smooth and creamy. Avoid boiling after adding sour cream to prevent curdling. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- Serve: Toss cooked noodles directly into the skillet or plate noodles and spoon stroganoff on top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
Add sour cream off the heat to prevent curdling. If sauce is too thick, loosen with reserved pasta water. Use lean ground beef for less grease or 80/20 for juicier texture. Mushrooms should be cooked until browned to avoid watery sauce. Can substitute noodles with gluten-free pasta or spiralized vegetables for gluten-free or low-carb options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
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