Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff: A Hearty One-Pot Copycat Recipe (2024)

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!

🥘 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 - 1pound ofground beef.
• Cornstarch - 1tablespoon ofcornstarch.
• Salt - 1teaspoon of tablesalt.
• Pepper - ½teaspoon ofground black pepper.
• Onion Powder - ½teaspoon ofonion powder.
• Milk - 2cupsof milk.
• Beef Broth - 2 ½cups ofbeef broth.
• Egg Noodles - 8ounces of egg noodles.
• Sour Cream - ½cupof sour cream.
• Worcestershire Sauce - 1splashof 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

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