Dinner In A Hurry – 20 Minute Beef Stroganoff & Best Salad Ever

Dinner In A Hurry – 20 Minute Beef Stroganoff & Best Salad Ever.  When you were a kid did your mom ever fix you Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff.  I thought it was so good, but had no idea what all they were putting into that mix.  (I posted this about 3 or 4 years ago and all of a sudden it has had a ton of pins.  Not sure where it popped up, but it really is good, so worth repeating.)

I have a fabulous homemade version that is super healthy.

I found this recipe on Farmgirl Gourmet, and it is definitely super easy and super quick to make.  So for those nights when dinner needs to get on the table pronto, this is a must-have in your recipe file.

 

Beef Stroganoff – Hamburger Helper Style

Prep time – 5 min

Cook time – 18 min

Ingredients

• 4 large mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 ounces wide egg noodles
• 2 cups milk (I used fat free)
• 1 1/2 cups hot water (or beef stock)
• 1/2 teaspoon Better than Bouillon Beef Base (omit if using pre made beef stock)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2/3 cup sour cream (I used light)

Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and brown the mushrooms. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
2. Add the ground beef and brown. Discard all but 1 teaspoon of fat. Bring back to medium high heat and add the noodles, milk, beef stock, mushrooms, cornstarch, salt, pepper and paprika. Stir to combine and cover. Lower the heat to medium and allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through.
3. Add the sour cream and simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.

Serve with the BEST SALAD ever.
People are always asking me what I do to my salads.
Here is my SECRET.

Chop up your favorite veggies, ( lettuce, tomatoes, onions, radishes, cucumbers) in a large Tupperware bowl.  Don’t mix it up.  Put the lettuce in first and then just add all the other ingredients on top.

Here’s the secret – sprinkle with GARLIC SALT.  I don’t think all garlic salts are created equal.  I love this one.  It is a mild garlic flavor, not harsh.

You don’t need a lot, just a light sprinkling all over the top of the veggies. The salt brings out the sweetness in all of the veggies and most people won’t even want to use dressing.  Take my word for it, give it a try.

Don’t mix, just cover with the Tupperware lid and put in the fridge for about an hour before dinner.

I think this is going to be a family favorite meal for more than hurry-up weeknights.