Hamburger Helper beef stroganoff is a tasty one-pot pasta dish with ground beef and a rich sour cream sauce that the whole family will love! This hearty beef stroganoff is great for busy nights and is way better than the store-bought version! You can eliminate preservatives and have a better quality of flavor when you try my homemade Hamburger Helper beef stroganoff recipe.
Copycat Homemade Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Homemade Hamburger Helper beef stroganoff is the ultimate comfort food meal that will be a huge hit with the family, at least it is with mine! You can make this beef pasta dish for any occasion and it's even a great meal for picky eaters!
Tender and buttery egg noodles are cooked in deliciously seasoned ground beef with a tangy sour cream sauce. You'll never want to make a boxed Hamburger Helper dinner again because this flavorful homemade version wins every time!
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🥘 Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff Ingredients
This copycat beef stroganoff recipe is made using simple-to-find ingredients that you can easily pick up or may even have on hand! Although Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard are optional ingredients, either one will add the perfect amount of extra packed-filled flavor (pick your favorite)!
- Ground Beef - 1 pound of ground beef.
- Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
- Salt - 1 teaspoon of table salt.
- Pepper - ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper.
- Onion Powder - ½ teaspoon of onion powder.
- Milk - 2 cups of milk.
- Beef Broth - 2 ½ cups of beef broth.
- Egg Noodles - 8 ounces of egg noodles.
- Sour Cream - ½ cup of sour cream.
- Worcestershire Sauce - 1 splash of Worcestershire sauce (up to 1 tablespoon, or use 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard).
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Make Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff
This homemade beef stroganoff recipe is incredibly easy to make in one pot so you can skip out on extra dishes and big messes! Grab some measuring cups, a silicone spatula set, and a skillet to begin.
Hamburger Helper beef stroganoff makes 6 servings, there is plenty to share with the whole family on busy weeknights! If you serve with a few side dishes, you may have some leftovers that always taste better on the second day.
- Cook beef and drain. In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the 1 pound of ground beef until no pink remains. Drain off the grease.
- Add dry ingredients. Add the 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon onion powder to the ground beef and stir to combine and absorb any excess liquid in the pan.
- Add wet ingredients. Add 2 ½ cups beef broth and 2 cups milk to the skillet and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add in the 8 ounces of egg noodles and stir so they are mostly covered in liquid. Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Cook pasta until tender. Simmer until the pasta is tender, about 15 minutes. Then turn off the heat and vigorously stir in the ½ cup sour cream (*see note) followed by a splash of 1 splash Worcestershire sauce.
- Cool and serve. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Hamburger helper beef stroganoff is hearty and delicious on its own, however, you can add your family's favorite side dish if desired! Try serving with a wedge salad and sauteed green beans.
For more ideas check out my what to serve with beef stroganoff article! Also, all of the best and most tasty ground beef recipes are gathered on one page for you to check out too! Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- You can use a leaner ground beef to reduce how much grease needs to be drained from your skillet. However, fattier ground beef like 80/20 ground chuck is my preferred ground beef as it adds more flavor.
- The milk can boil over quickly, so don't walk away as your dinner is cooking. Be sure to keep a close eye on your skillet.
- If your sauce is too hot, your sour cream can curdle when added to the pan. This is why it is important to turn off the stovetop and remove the pan from heat before mixing in the sour cream.
- Keep in mind that your sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Once leftovers are fully cooled, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. They can be frozen for up to 6 months if placed in an airtight freezer storage container or heavy-duty freezer bag with the air squeezed out.
Reheating Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff
Thaw frozen hamburger helper beef stroganoff in the fridge overnight. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.
Alternatively, you can reheat on the stovetop in a saucepan or skillet, or place your leftovers in a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-20 minutes.
❓ Recipe FAQs
Some tasty ingredients to add to beef stroganoff would be sliced mushrooms (canned or fresh), minced garlic, white onion, fresh or dried chives (or your favorite herbs like thyme, tarragon, or sage), or shredded cheese!
Beef stroganoff pairs well with so many different foods! If you want a few great side dishes to try, I recommend my sauteed yellow squash, German potato salad, or honey-roasted acorn squash!
Absolutely! You can mix in my delicious boiled potatoes to not only stretch your dinner budget further, but to also bulk up the meal to feed a hungry family!
🥘 Easy Ground Beef Dinner Ideas
- Hamburger Helper Lasagna- A quick and easy copycat ground beef and pasta dinner that is great for meal prepping!
- Bacon Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper- A deliciously cheesy hamburger pasta meal that the whole family will be obsessed with!
- Sloppy Joes- A classic and filling ground beef with tomato sauce sandwich ready in 20 minutes!
- Baked Beans With Ground Beef And Bacon- A tasty BBQ-inspired side dish you need to make for picnics, cookouts, and tailgates!
- Ground Beef Taco Meat- A fabulous and tasty staple to make for your next family taco Tuesday night!
- Beef Enchilada Casserole- A simple-to-make and layered Tex-Mex beef casserole dish that is great for any occasion or weeknight meal!
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📖 Recipe Card
Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups milk
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 8 oz egg noodles
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 splash Worcestershire sauce (up to 1 tablespoon, or use 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no pink remains. Drain off the grease.
- Add the cornstarch, salt, pepper, and onion powder to the ground beef and stir to combine and absorb any excess liquid in the pan.
- Add beef broth and milk to the skillet and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add in the egg noodles and stir so they are mostly covered in liquid. Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Simmer until the pasta is tender, about 15 minutes. Then turn off the heat and vigorously stir in the sour cream (*see note) followed by a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use a leaner ground beef to reduce how much grease needs to be drained from your skillet. However, fattier ground beef like 80/20 ground chuck is my preferred ground beef as it adds more flavor.
- The milk can boil over quickly, so don't walk away as your dinner is cooking. Be sure to keep a close eye on your skillet.
- If your sauce is too hot, your sour cream can curdle when added to the pan. This is why it is important to turn off the stovetop and remove the pan from heat before mixing in the sour cream.
- Keep in mind that your sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- To store: Once leftovers cool, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. They can be frozen for up to 6 months if placed in a heavy-duty freezer bag with the air squeezed out.
- To reheat: Thaw frozen hamburger helper beef stroganoff in the fridge overnight. Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Alternatively, you can place it in a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-20 minutes.
Shannon says
Super easy and good, my son ate almost all of it!
Robin says
I've made this twice, and will be making again. Agreed with adding garlic, but personal preference. Much better than the boxed version and you know what's going into it. I added a half pound more hamburger meat the second time, can't go wrong with the recipe, my family loves this!!
Mary says
I've tried all 3 of your Hamburger Helper recipes now, and they are all excellent! And just as easy as the boxed mixes (but so much tastier). Thank you for coming up with these recipes and sharing them.
Nancy H says
Thanks for sharing your version of this. I’m always looking to make homemade instead of the boxed versions. I love how you added the measurements for the ingredients in the steps, I wish everyone did that!
Next time I make this recipe I’m going to try adding some fresh garlic and some additional spices as this was lacking something.
Thanks again!
Bianca says
I added garlic powder to this as well as some diced onion and garlic after I cooked the meat. This taste so delicious, my little one was helping and she really enjoyed it!
I did a few swaps for what I had on hand like Italian sausage instead of ground beef and elbow macaroni instead of egg noodles.
Thank you for putting the quantity in the directions for quick reference instead of scrolling up. It helped streamline everything. Will definitely make again!
Jenn says
So good! Perfect flavor
Bee Barcus says
i added a little bit of garlic powder and it was spot on! thank you!!!
Selena says
And thank you for putting the ingredients in the instructions. That was sooo helpful.
Selena says
This was absolutely delicious. Thank you!
Shawn Andre says
I forgot to give 5 stars.
Shawn Andre says
Thank you for bringing me back to my childhood. This was delicious and homemade!
Simon says
Very good stroganoff copycat recipe!
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Thank you Simon!