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Homemade Hamburger Stroganoff

Recipe by TheFLYLADY on YouTubeAdded 5 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 4 hours to cook. A comforting, budget‑friendly hamburger stroganoff made from bulk‑cooked ground beef. The creamy mushroom sauce pairs perfectly with wide noodles, creating a quick and satisfying dinner for busy weeknights.

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Method

Bulk Cooking

  1. Place 6 lb ground beef, 3 chopped onions, and 2 cups water in a slow cooker; set to high, stir every 15 minutes, and cook for 3–4 hours until the meat is browned and fully cooked.

  1. Allow the cooked meat to cool slightly, then divide it into 2‑cup portions and freeze for later use.

Hamburger Stroganoff

  1. In a crock‑pot set to warm, combine 2 cups of the cooked ground beef, 1 can cream of golden mushroom soup, and 8 oz cream cheese; stir until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth.

  1. Serve the stroganoff over cooked wide egg noodles and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to taste.

Tips while you cook

Stir regularly while bulk cooking
Stir the beef, onions, and water every 15 minutes during the high‑heat slow‑cooker stage.
Cool before freezing portions
Allow the cooked meat mixture to cool slightly before dividing into 2‑cup bags for freezing.
Use warm setting to melt cheese
Set the crock‑pot to warm when combining the cooked beef, soup, and cream cheese.

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