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    Homemade Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff

    Published: Sep 3, 2023 · Last Updated: Apr 30, 2025 by Kyndra Holley

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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
    How to make Homemade Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff
    Step By Step Instructions
    Recipe Tips and Variations
    More Quick and Easy Recipes
    Homemade Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper

    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 photo directions for how to make a homemade version of stroganoff hamburger helper.

    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 by step photo directions for how to make a homemade version of stroganoff hamburger helper.

    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.

    A large pan with a pasta dish made with ground beef, mushrooms, onions, and a sour cream 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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    A large pan with a pasta dish made with ground beef, mushrooms, onions, and a sour cream sauce.

    Homemade Beef Stroganoff Hamburger Helper


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    • Author: Kyndra Holley
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 6 servings 1x
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    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

    1. Cook the pasta as per the directions on the package, drain and set aside. 
    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. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. 
    3. Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it up as it cooks. Once the ground beef is browned, drain any excess grease. 
    4. Add the Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, salt, garlic, onion and paprika to the pan. Cook until the mushrooms are tender, about 6 minutes. 
    5. 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. 
    6. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and toss until evenly coated in the sauce. 

    Notes

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    • 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

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    Comments

    1. Valerie says

      September 08, 2023 at 11:06 am

      Delicious! Mama and kindergartener approved too!

      Reply
      • Kyndra Holley says

        September 08, 2023 at 12:42 pm

        Thank you so much. I am so happy you enjoyed it

        Reply
    2. Diana says

      September 08, 2023 at 11:57 am

      Delicious and super easy to make! The whole family loved it!

      Reply
      • Kyndra Holley says

        September 08, 2023 at 12:42 pm

        Yay! You've got to love anything that is whole family approved. Thank you so much for coming back and leaving a review.

        Reply
    3. Allison Fry says

      September 08, 2023 at 12:45 pm

      Staple comfort food and a great recipes. This will definitely we going in the rotation!!

      Reply
    4. Annie says

      September 08, 2023 at 1:23 pm

      Easy to make and delicious! No need for any adjustments.

      Reply
    5. Bree says

      September 08, 2023 at 1:52 pm

      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.

      Reply
    6. Nikki Olson says

      September 08, 2023 at 2:10 pm

      Thanks for this perfect recipe!! We loved it!

      Reply
    7. Ashley says

      September 08, 2023 at 4:00 pm

      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

      Reply
    8. Chelsey says

      September 08, 2023 at 5:03 pm

      So delicious! Definitely in the permanent meal rotation now! Loved trying a different type of pasta, too.

      Reply
    9. Crystal says

      September 08, 2023 at 6:56 pm

      Delicious—reminded me of my childhood but with better ingredients!!

      Reply
    10. Ann says

      September 08, 2023 at 7:55 pm

      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.

      Reply
    11. Anonymous says

      September 09, 2023 at 1:44 am

      Reply
    12. Shannon Coen says

      September 09, 2023 at 2:16 am

      loved that this recipe only uses 2 pans! this recipe is easy to do. great flavor and I will make again.

      Reply
      • Kyndra Holley says

        September 09, 2023 at 9:43 am

        So happy you enjoyed it. Thanks for coming back to leave a review.

        Reply
    13. Shirley A Evangelista says

      September 09, 2023 at 8:36 am

      Fabulous. I love her recipes and this one did not disappoint. Yummy

      Reply
    14. Roxanne Hicks Hicks says

      September 09, 2023 at 9:51 am

      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.

      Reply
    15. Wendy says

      September 09, 2023 at 2:36 pm

      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.

      Reply
    16. Anonymous says

      September 11, 2023 at 5:52 pm

      Delicious. East weeknight meal the whole family enjoyed.

      Reply
    17. Katie Leonardo says

      September 11, 2023 at 7:28 pm

      AMAZBALLS! So stinkin' good, I ate too much! 🤤 It was a hit with the hubby as well. Will definitely make over and over again!

      Reply
    18. Cheryl says

      September 19, 2023 at 5:08 pm

      My family loved this, even the one who hates mushrooms 😉 It was an easy dinner with a great flavor!

      Reply
      • Kyndra Holley says

        September 19, 2023 at 6:08 pm

        So happy your family enjoyed it. Thank you so much for coming back to leave a comment and a star rating.

        Reply
    19. Esther says

      September 24, 2023 at 8:02 pm

      We loved this dish, super easy and delicious!

      Reply
    20. Anu says

      February 29, 2024 at 3:11 pm

      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.

      Reply
    21. Paula says

      April 06, 2024 at 11:29 am

      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!

      Reply
    22. KD says

      March 03, 2025 at 7:03 am

      Hi,

      Can I substitute greek yogurt for sour cream?

      Thanks

      Reply

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