Description
This Ground Beef Stroganoff and Rice recipe offers a comforting and flavorful twist on the classic dish, combining tender ground beef simmered in a creamy sauce with aromatic spices and served over warm white rice. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal, this dish balances hearty meatiness with a smooth, tangy sauce enriched by sour cream and Dijon mustard.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Mixture
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Creamy Sauce
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
To Serve
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Brown the ground beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until it is fully browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate flour: Sprinkle the tablespoon of all-purpose flour evenly over the beef mixture and stir well to combine. Cook this mixture for about 1 minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
- Add liquids and seasonings: Pour in the beef broth, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer the sauce: Allow the mixture to simmer uncovered for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish with sour cream and milk: Reduce heat to low and slowly stir in the sour cream and milk until the sauce is smooth and heated through. Be careful not to let it boil to prevent curdling.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy beef stroganoff mixture over warm cooked white rice. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a lighter alternative, substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
- You can swap white rice for brown rice or egg noodles based on your preference.
- Adding sliced mushrooms enhances the flavor and adds texture to the dish.
