Ground Beef Stroganoff (Hamburger Stroganoff)

Started fixing this in the mid-70s from a recipe off a can of Campbell's soup. I have lost the original recipe but this one was close enough to modify somewhat. And actually, this one tastes somewhat better. Original here: https://www.thecountrycook.net/beef-stroganoff/ Serving size equals 8 ozs. This recipe as is (4 quarts), will feed a basketball team! Or a football team if served with mashed potatoes or rice.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a large cold skillet add 1 pound groud beef then shred the raw meat over the entire skillet. Season with salt and turn on the stove to low heat. Brown the beef to your liking then drain the grease except for 1 tablespoon and set aside the meat. Add the 1/2 cup diced yellow onion, 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic and place back on the heat and while stirring constantly cook onions until they have softened.

Step 2

Remove onions from the pan and add to the meat. Put pan back on stove over medium heat (don't add the ground beef and onions back in yet.) Add 3 Tablespoons salted butter and allow it to melt.

Step 3

Then make a roux by adding 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour to the pan, then whisk and let it absorb the butter. Continue to whisk to a smooth consistency. Don't overheat.

Step 4

Slowly add 1 cup beef broth and 1 cup chicken 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.

Step 5

Bring temperature down to medium and whisk in 1 cup sour cream and 10.5 ounce can cream of mushroom soup. Stir until mixture is thoroughly incorporated.

Step 6

Skip this step if not cooking noodles in the stroganoff. Add uncooked noodles and 2 1/2 cups of water and stir until noodles are covered. Watch the consistency as you don't want it too thin. If you want to serve over prepared noodles leave this step out.

Step 7

Add salt and pepper, to taste. Keep tasting the mixture until it is seasoned the way you like. If it gets too thick, just add water to get the right consistency. Keep the mixture loose to help cook the noodles if adding.

Step 8

Add ground beef (and mushrooms if desired) back to mixture bring to a boil then reduce the heat to a simmer, stir frequently, and add water to get the consistency you want and cook for 10-15 minutes or until noodles are cooked.