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Say goodbye to store-bought boxed stroganoff and indulge in this Homemade Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff Copycat recipe. It is the ultimate in comfort food. Tender ground beef, savory mushrooms and onions, in a rich and creamy sour cream sauce. This quick beef stroganoff recipe can be ready in less than 30 minutes and only dirties 2 pans, making it the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal.
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Ingredients in Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper Copycat
For the exact ingredient amounts and step-by-step directions, scroll down to the bottom for the full recipe.
- Pasta: For this easy ground beef recipe, you can use any pasta noodle you prefer. Traditionally beef stroganoff is made with egg noodles, but I used casarecce. Penne, macaroni, gemelli, and fusilli are also great choices.
- Ground beef: If you are using a ground beef with a higher fat percentage, I recommend draining the excess grease so that you do not end up with an oily sauce.
- Worcestershire sauce: The Worcestershire sauce helps add a depth of flavor to the sauce. You could also substitute coconut aminos or soy sauce.
- Mushrooms: I like to use shiitake mushrooms in this homemade Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff copycat recipe but you can use any mushrooms you prefer. Some of my favorites are cremini, maitake, and oyster mushrooms
- Onions: You can use yellow onions, sweet onions, or even white onions.
- Garlic: Fresh is best. But if you do not have any on hand, you can use jarred garlic, granulated garlic, dried minced garlic, or even Garlic Confit.
- Sour cream: Sour cream is the star of the show when it comes to stroganoff. You can also use creme fraiche, or plain Greek yogurt.
- Beef stock: If you do not have beef stock, you can also use chicken stock or even beef bouillon and water.
How to make Homemade Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff
Step By Step Instructions
STEP 1: Cook the pasta as per the directions on the package, drain and set aside.
STEP 2: While the pasta is cooking, add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions to the pan and cook until soft and translucent.
STEP 3: Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
STEP 4: Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it up as it cooks. Once the ground beef is browned, drain any excess grease.
STEP 5: Add the Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, salt, garlic, onion and paprika to the pan. Cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes.
STEP 6: Add the beef stock and sour cream to the pan and mix until well combined.
STEP 7: Bring to a slow boil and then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer until the sauce has thickened. Taste, and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
STEP 8: Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Storage: Store leftover Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. (These are my favorite meal prep and storage containers)
- Reheating: I recommend reheating this in the microwave or in a pan on the stovetop.
- Temperature: Do not let your sour cream sauce get too hot or it can curdle.
- Protein substitutions: This homemade hamburger helper beef stroganoff is also excellent made with ground bison, ground turkey, ground pork or even ground chicken.
- Toppings: This easy stroganoff recipe is delicious topped with loads of fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or chives. If you do not have any fresh herbs, dried or freeze dried will work also.
- Serving suggestions: This is delicious served with a simple grilled vegetable recipe or even a hearty salad recipe.
- Thickening the sauce: If you like a thicker sauce, add one to 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, arrowroot, or tapioca starch to thicken.
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Homemade Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper
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5 from 19 reviews
- Author: Kyndra Holley
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces dry pasta (I use this noodle)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (This is the brand I use) code kyndraholley for $5 off
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon granulated onion
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- OPTIONAL: 1 to 2 teaspoons corn starch or arrowroot (**see notes**)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta as per the directions on the package, drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onions to the pan and cook until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it up as it cooks. Once the ground beef is browned, drain any excess grease.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, salt, garlic, onion and paprika to the pan. Cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes.
- Add the beef stock and sour cream to the pan and mix until well combined. Bring to a slow boil and then reduce heat to simmer. Simmer until the sauce has thickened. Taste, and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
- Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: I recommend reheating this in the microwave or in a pan on the stovetop.
- Toppings: This stroganoff is delicious served with some finely grated parmesan and chopped fresh herbs like dill, parsley, and chives.
- Thickening the sauce: If you like a thicker sauce, add one to 2 teaspoons of cornstarch, arrowroot, or tapioca starch to thicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta Recipes
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 482
Reader Interactions
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Valerie says
Delicious! Mama and kindergartener approved too!
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Kyndra Holley says
Thank you so much. I am so happy you enjoyed it
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Diana says
Delicious and super easy to make! The whole family loved it!
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Kyndra Holley says
Yay! You've got to love anything that is whole family approved. Thank you so much for coming back and leaving a review.
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Allison Fry says
Staple comfort food and a great recipes. This will definitely we going in the rotation!!
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Annie says
Easy to make and delicious! No need for any adjustments.
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Bree says
The sauce was perfection. I have never made stroganoff with regular pasta and it was so good - more hearty I would say - it’s perfect comfort food. I minced the mushrooms in a mini food processor since I love mushroom flavor and the family is a little picky and they didn’t even know they were in there they just add to the beefy flavor.
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Nikki Olson says
Thanks for this perfect recipe!! We loved it!
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Ashley says
Saw you post the recipe and knew I had to make it for my daughter who came home for the weekend from college! We are both a HUGE fan! She’s taking the leftovers back! Super easy to make
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Chelsey says
So delicious! Definitely in the permanent meal rotation now! Loved trying a different type of pasta, too.
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Crystal says
Delicious—reminded me of my childhood but with better ingredients!!
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Ann says
This recipe is really really good! Super easy and super family friendly and the recipe makes a lot. We’re an OG hamburger helper family so this was a must try. My picky 8 year old ate it 2 nights in a row and my teen ate it for lunch and dinner 2 days in a row (and let friends steal bites and they loved it too). Both kids said it was like the hamburger helper stroganoff but way better.
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Shannon Coen says
loved that this recipe only uses 2 pans! this recipe is easy to do. great flavor and I will make again.
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Kyndra Holley says
So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for coming back to leave a review.
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Shirley A Evangelista says
Fabulous. I love her recipes and this one did not disappoint. Yummy
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Roxanne Hicks Hicks says
This is delicious. Easy to make. I wish I had the leftovers but by son took them home. Never to be seen again. Thanks! you for all the great recipes.
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Wendy says
So many memories of preparing and eating Hamburger Helper for my family. This recipe is fantastic and way healthier. It was easy to make and my family loved it. Similar to Pork Egg Roll in a Bowl, this one will be in regular rotation.
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Anonymous says
Delicious. East weeknight meal the whole family enjoyed.
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Katie Leonardo says
AMAZBALLS! So stinkin' good, I ate too much! 🤤 It was a hit with the hubby as well. Will definitely make over and over again!
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Cheryl says
My family loved this, even the one who hates mushrooms 😉 It was an easy dinner with a great flavor!
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Kyndra Holley says
So happy your family enjoyed it. Thank you so much for coming back to leave a comment and a star rating.
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Esther says
We loved this dish, super easy and delicious!
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Anu says
SO delicious! We made this tonight for a weeknight dinner, and I had mine on its own without pasta and it really hit the spot 🙂 Such an easy recipe, packed with flavour, and so satisfying! I followed your suggestions of topping it with chives and freshly grated parmesan, and I think that really took it to the next level. Thank you so much! This will definitely go on the rotation.
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Paula says
I can't wait to try this on our next camping trip (prepped ahead of time). My husband always talks about eating HH on every camping trip as a kid. I can't bring myself to eat all the junk in the boxed mix, but this looks great homemade!
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