Classic Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients · 4 servings

• 450 gGround beef
• 150 gOnion
• 3 gGarlic powder
• 6 gSalt
• 1 gPepper
• 240 gSour cream
• 1 canCondensed cream of mushroom soup
• 300 gEgg noodles (optional)

Equipment

stovetop, chef knife, colander, cutting board, serving spoon, skillet, wooden spoon

Instructions

1. 1
   Prep and setup

   Gather all ingredients, finely chop the onion, and set a large skillet and wooden spoon by the stovetop. · 5 min

   What to look for: beef fully browned with no pink

2. 2
   Brown the beef

   Heat the skillet over medium-high heat and cook the ground beef, breaking it up, until evenly browned. · 6 min

   When it is done: Beef reaches 71°C internally and juices run clear.

3. 3
   Cook the onion

   Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook over medium heat until the onion turns soft and translucent. · 5 min

   What to look for: onion looks glossy and clear

4. 4
   Drain excess fat

   Carefully drain off excess grease from the skillet, returning the beef and onion mixture to the heat. · 2 min

   What to look for: little visible oil remains

5. 5
   Season and soup

   Stir in the condensed cream of mushroom soup, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until fully combined. · 3 min

   What to look for: mixture looks creamy and uniform

6. 6
   Simmer gently

   Reduce to low heat and let the mixture simmer gently, stirring occasionally, while the rest of the meal finishes. · 10 min

   What to look for: slow bubbles around the edges

7. 7
   Finish and serve

   Stir in the sour cream until smooth and heated through, then spoon the stroganoff over cooked egg noodles and serve. · 3 min

   What to look for: sauce is pale, smooth, and steamy