One Skillet Beef Stroganoff – Without Mushrooms

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Close-up of one skillet beef stroganoff without mushrooms, made with ground beef, egg noodles, red bell peppers, and a creamy sour cream sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.

A hearty One Skillet Beef Stroganoff made without mushrooms — perfect for busy weeknights and ready with simple fridge and pantry ingredients.

This family-friendly version keeps all the classic flavor while staying quick and budget-conscious. Add mushrooms if you like, or keep it as written for a mushroom-free option.

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One Skillet Beef Stroganoff – Without Mushrooms

Course

Main Dish

Prep Time

15 min.

Cook/bake time

30 min.

Servings

4

Here's What You'll Need

A deep 12-inch skillet with a lid

INGREDIENTS

1 pound ground beef
8 ounces wide egg noodles
1 green or red bell pepper (chopped)
1 sweet/Vidalia onion (chopped)
1 (14 ounce can) diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 cups of water
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Begin by browning the ground beef.
2. Add the chopped onions, peppers, diced tomatoes, water, sugar, salt, chili powder and noodles to the skillet and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce the heat and cover with a lid and simmer on for 15-20 minutes or until noodles are cooked. Note: Lift the lid occasionally and stir to ensure the noodles cook evenly. Add more water if needed in ¼ cup increments if needed.
4. When the noodles are fully cooked, remove from heat, stir in the sour cream, and serve.

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