Homemade Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper

Skip the boxed stuff with this creamy, cozy Homemade Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper that comes together in just 30 minutes! Made with tender rotini pasta, lean ground beef, and mushrooms all in a super flavorful sour cream sauce.

Why You'll Love this Homemade Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper:

• This recipe comes together in just 30 minutes.
• Made with real ingredients and pantry staples. Making it less processed and better for you than the boxed version and while still being budget-friendly.
• A Kiddo-Approved Meal. Made with ingredients and flavors that kids recognize and love, making this recipe great for school nights.

Key Ingredients:

• Lean Ground Beef: The protein of this recipe. Using lean still gives a nice flavor and texture without too much grease.
• Short-Cut Pasta: for this recipe I used rotini pasta because that is what is used in the boxed version, but you can use what ever short-cut or bite sized pasta you have on hand.
• Baby Bella Mushrooms: For texture and that classic, earthy stroganoff flavor.
• Sour Cream & Beef Broth: Build the creamy, robust sauce.
• Worcestershire Sauce & Dijon Mustard: These flavor enhancers add umami and tang.
• Onion & Garlic: Create the aromatic base.

Dietary Swaps:

• To Make Gluten-Free: Use you favorite gluten-free short cut pasta and swap the flour for a Gluten-Free 1:1 flour (I love Bob's Red Mills) or a cornstarch slurry.
• Low Carb: Omit the pasta and flour but otherwise follow the recipe as written to create a hamburger mushroom sauce. Serve over cauliflower mash.

Recipe Variations:

• Chicken Stroganoff: For a lighter chicken stroganoff, swap the beef for ground chicken and beef broth for chicken broth.
• Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper: For a cheeseburger flavor, swap the sour cream for cubed Velveeta cheese, and add a squirt of ketchup and spoonful of dill pickle relish. Stir until cheese is melted and fully incorporated.
• Add Some Greens: During the last few minutes of simmering, add a handful of chopped spinach or frozen peas for extra texture and nutrients.

How to Make Homemade Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper:

1. Boil Pasta: Cook rotini in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté Ingredients: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter. Add ground beef, mushrooms, and onions. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook until beef is browned and veggies are tender (about 7 minutes).
3. Add Flavor: Stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and onion powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Thicken Sauce: Sprinkle in flour and stir to coat.
5. Simmer: Whisk in beef broth, then stir in sour cream, nutmeg, kosher salt, and pepper. Simmer over medium-low heat until thickened (about 4-6 minutes).
6. Combine: Fold in the cooked pasta. Taste and adjust seasoning.
7. Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy!

Tips & Notes:

• Use Lean Ground Beef. It is still flavorful but produces way less grease.
• Salt the pasta water well. This helps add flavor to the pasta as it absorbs the water.
• Use full-fat sour cream. When cooking with dairy, the higher the fat content, the less likely it is to curdle when exposed to heat. This is because the fat acts as a barrier around the casein proteins, making them less likely to clump together when exposed to heat or acid (such as lemon juice or wine in cooking).

Storage & Reheating:

• Store leftover in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
• Reheat on the stove top over medium heat, adding a splash of broth to loosen the sauce. Stir occasionally until warmed through.
• Freezing Not Recommended.

What to Serve with Beef Stroganoff:

This recipe is great with simple veggies sides. Here are a few ideas:

• Honey Balsamic Fried Red Cabbage with Goat Cheese & Walnuts
• Sweet & Savory Honey Roasted Butternut Squash
• Easy Southern Fried Cabbage with Bacon & Onions
• Easy Air Fryer Asparagus

FAQs:

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Recipe

Homemade Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper

Skip the boxed stuff with this creamy, cozy recipe that comes together in just 30 minutes! Made with tender rotini pasta, lean ground beef, and mushrooms all in a super flavorful sour cream sauce.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Pasta

Servings 6

Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 3 cups dry rotini pasta
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 cups diced yellow onion
• 8 oz sliced baby bella mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
• Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
• Pinch of ground nutmeg
• Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

 

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
• In a deep skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add ground beef, onions, and mushrooms. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook until beef is browned and mushrooms/onions are tender (about 7 minutes).
• Stir in garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and onion powder. Cook 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with flour and stir to combine.
• Slowly whisk in beef broth. Add sour cream, nutmeg, salt, and cracked pepper. Simmer on medium-low for 4-6 minutes until thickened.
• Gently fold in the cooked pasta, simmer a minute or two to warm through. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

• Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. 
• Nutrition information is an estimate only.  

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

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