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One Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Beef Stroganoff

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This one pot creamy garlic Parmesan beef stroganoff is a comforting, budget-friendly family dinner featuring tender beef, silky noodles, and a rich, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. It comes together quickly with simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced (or 1 lb ground beef)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 45 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles (or other short pasta)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Extra Parmesan, for serving

Instructions

  1. Slice beef into thin strips (about 1/4-inch thick) and season lightly with salt and pepper. Finely chop onion and mince garlic. Slice mushrooms if using.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add beef in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear until browned but not cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove beef to a plate.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add butter to the same pot. Stir in chopped onion and cook for 2 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add mushrooms (if using) and cook another 2 minutes until browned.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the onion-mushroom mixture. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until it smells nutty.
  5. Slowly pour in beef broth, scraping the bottom to loosen browned bits. Stir in Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Stir in egg noodles, making sure they’re mostly submerged. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pasta should be tender but not mushy; add more broth or water if needed.
  7. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan. Return beef (and any juices) to the pot. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until sauce is creamy and beef is cooked through. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving. Serve hot.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta and flour. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Mushrooms are optional but add depth. Don’t overcook the beef; sear quickly and finish in the sauce. Add more broth or milk if the sauce is too thick. Leftovers keep well for up to 4 days in the fridge.

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