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Beef Stroganoff with Cream Cheese

A creamy, budget-friendly twist on classic Eastern European stroganoff that uses ground beef and cream cheese to create a rich, velvety sauce over egg noodles.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Eastern European

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 16 ounce package egg noodles
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add egg noodles, and cook according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté the aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add onions and garlic, cooking until fragrant and translucent, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Brown the beef: Increase heat to medium-high, add ground beef, season with paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook until no longer pink, breaking up any large chunks, about 5 minutes.
  4. Cook the mushrooms: Push the beef to one side, add another tablespoon of butter, and sauté mushrooms until golden brown.
  5. Make it creamy: Sprinkle the remaining butter over the beef-mushroom mixture, pour in beef broth, and stir in cream cheese until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  6. Combine and serve: Toss the cooked egg noodles into the skillet, stirring well to coat each strand in the velvety sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
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