This Creamy Beef Stroganoff Casserole is an easy ground beef casserole perfect for busy weeknights. Tender egg noodles baked in a rich, creamy stroganoff sauce made with simple pantry ingredients, creating a hearty, family-friendly comfort food dinner your whole family will love.
My family never says no to a good comfort food casserole. Recipes like my Ultimate Chicken Casserole, creamy Ritzy Chicken Casserole, and Best Ever Chicken and Rice Casserole are always in our dinner rotation. This Creamy Beef Stroganoff Casserole fits right in, turning classic stroganoff flavors into a rich, creamy ground beef casserole that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Quick Look: Creamy Beef Stroganoff Casserole
- ⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
- 🔥 Cook Time: 30 minutes
- ⏳ Total Time: 45 minutes
- 🍽️ Servings: 8
- 🥩 Main Protein: Ground beef
- 🧀 Flavor Profile: Creamy, savory, delicious comfort food
- 🥘 Cook Method: Baked casserole
- 👨👩👧👦 Best For: Easy weeknight dinners & family meals
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- How to Make Creamy Beef Stroganoff Casserole
- What Is the Best Beef for Stroganoff?
- Tips & Recipe Variations
- Serving Suggestions
- Storage
- Beef Stroganoff Casserole Recipe FAQs
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- An easy ground beef casserole made with simple pantry ingredients
- Classic beef stroganoff flavors in a creamy, cozy baked dinner
- Ready in under an hour, perfect for busy weeknights
- A family-friendly comfort food meal everyone will enjoy
- Easy to customize with mushrooms, different noodles, or beef cuts
Made this last Saturday. It was good the first night but the flavor seemed to improve overnight. Finishing the last of it tonight - not a crumb will go to waste. Added to my list of favorites.
Ingredient Notes
Here's a quick look at the simple ingredients that make this creamy beef stroganoff casserole such an easy ground beef dinner. Full amounts and steps are in the printable recipe card below.
- Ground Beef: Budget-friendly and quick-cooking, making this casserole hearty and filling
- Onion & Garlic: Build classic savory stroganoff flavor
- Mushrooms (optional): Add extra depth and texture if you enjoy them
- Cream of Mushroom Soup: Creates that signature creamy casserole base
- Sour Cream: Adds tangy richness to the sauce
- Egg Noodles: The traditional pasta for stroganoff and perfect for baked casseroles
How to Make Creamy Beef Stroganoff Casserole
This baked ground beef casserole comes together in a few easy steps. Make the creamy stroganoff sauce, combine with egg noodles, then bake until hot and bubbly for an easy family dinner.
Step 1. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
Step 2. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms (if using), and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
Step 3. Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
Step 4. Boil egg noodles until al dente. Drain and toss with butter.
Step 5. Spread noodles into the prepared baking dish.
Step 6. Top evenly with the creamy beef stroganoff mixture.
Step 7. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Step 8. Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve warm.
What Is the Best Beef for Stroganoff?
Classic beef stroganoff is often made with tender strips of steak, but this creamy beef stroganoff casserole uses ground beef for a quicker, budget-friendly option that still delivers rich flavor. If you prefer using steak instead, these cuts work well:
- Sirloin Steak
- Flank steak
- Chuck roast
- Ribeye
- Beef tenderloin or filet tips
- Stew meat
No matter which cut you choose, slice beef against the grain for the most tender bites.
Tips & Recipe Variations
- Use steak instead of ground beef for a more traditional stroganoff. Just slice it thin and against the grain
- Add or skip mushrooms depending on your family's preference
- A splash of white wine adds extra depth to the creamy stroganoff sauce
- Stir in a little fresh parsley or thyme for a bright, fresh flavor boost
- Serve over rice or mashed potatoes instead of noodles for a different twist
- Stir in a handful of shredded cheese before baking for an extra creamy casserole
- Prefer to make this in the Instant Pot? Try my Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff recipe.
If you enjoy hearty, simple dinners like this, my Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole is another easy ground beef casserole favorite.
Serving Suggestions
This creamy beef stroganoff casserole is a hearty, comforting meal on its own, but these sides make it even better:
- Roasted Vegetables like Seasoned Carrots, Garlic and Parmesan Asparagus, Parmesan Brussel sprouts, or any other desired veggie!
- A simple green salad to balance the rich, creamy sauce
- Serve over instant pot jasmine rice instead of noodles for a different food twist
- Fluffy mashed potatoes such as garlic mashed potatoes.
Looking for more easy dinners? My Cheesy Chicken Crescent Rolls are a fun, family-friendly favorite.
Storage
- Make Ahead: Assemble the casserole, cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the bake time if baking straight from the fridge.
- Refrigerator: Let cool completely, then store in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
- Freezer: Freezing isn't recommended since egg noodles can become soft and mushy after thawing.
- Serving Tip: Don't leave the casserole at room temperature for more than 1 hour due to the creamy sauce.
Beef Stroganoff Casserole Recipe FAQs
Beef stroganoff is a classic comfort food dish made with beef in a creamy, savory sauce. This version turns those flavors into a rich, baked beef stroganoff casserole that's perfect for family dinners.
Yes! Assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the bake time if starting cold.
Freezing isn't ideal since egg noodles can become soft after thawing, but leftovers will keep well in the refrigerator for several days.
Wide egg noodles are traditional and hold the creamy sauce well, making them perfect for this baked casserole.
Absolutely. While this recipe uses ground beef for an easy weeknight dinner, sliced sirloin, flank steak, or stew meat also work well.
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Creamy Beef Stroganoff Casserole Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 teaspoon garlic minced
- 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced, optional
- 14 oz beef broth
- 10 oz cream of mushroom
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef, onion, and garlic until browned. Drain grease.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, mushrooms (if using), and beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
- Cook egg noodles until al dente. Drain and toss with butter.
- Spread noodles into the baking dish and top with the creamy beef mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes, until hot and bubbly. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a more traditional version, swap ground beef for thinly sliced sirloin or flank steak.
- This casserole is best enjoyed fresh, as egg noodles can become soft if frozen.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Add mushrooms, extra garlic, or a splash of white wine for more flavor variation.
Calli says
Just took this out of the oven and …. Damn it’s delicious! Perfect recipe on a rainy day when I’m feeling kinda blue. Feel better already!
Kristin says
Yay!! Love hearing this! So glad you enjoyed!!
Tiki says
I was looking for a quick meal and decided to go with this. Made this tonight. I had no sour cream so I subbed with mayo and lime juice. Added the splash of white wine to the sauce and topped the casserole with panko and parmesean. Turned out amazing! thank you for this recipie. Total prep time was about an hour figuring out how to substitute things, but it worked really well. This is a good dish. I have pics if you want 🙂
Kristin says
Yay! Love hearing this! Glad you enjoyed!! Sounds like a tasty variation you tried, yum!
lisa says
how to make in instant pot….
Kristin says
Here is the Instant Pot version, my fav! Enjoy! https://thecookinchicks.com/instant-pot-beef-stroganoff/
Rhonda says
Can this be prepared in a crockpot vs. baking it?
Kristin says
Yes, but you would need to pre-cook the meat and add cooked pasta at the end!
Susan Dugger says
thank you for the recipe, i paired it with the neeleys broccoli cheddar cornbread got my cheese.
Kristin says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Susan Dugger says
i figure you were busy making wonderful recipes, and if i was rude sorry., i print out some more of your recipes to try.
Kristin says
Not rude at all, I am here to answer any questions! Hope you enjoy!
Susan Dugger says
yes, a friend said 1 cup was okay.
Susan Dugger says
can i use cheese.
Kristin says
What kind of cheese? Are you wanting to use shredded cheese at the end? If so, that would work good!
Susan says
Hi, Kristin. I love casseroles and this sounds delish. You mentioned that this is great for freezer meals. Do you freeze it before or after baking? I live alone and am always looking for ways to be able to indulge in casseroles without having a lot of waste. Enjoy your blog… Thanks!
Kristin says
Hi Susan! So glad you enjoy the blog! I typically freeze this one after cooking it, but I have heard that people have covered this in plastic wrap and tin foil after prepping it, frozen it for a later date, thawed it and tossed in the oven to bake. Its really up to you!
Meredith says
If I use a different type of noodle, should I still use 8 oz?
Kristin says
Yep, amount stays the same! Enjoy!!
Lisa says
I’ve made this and tweaked it for instant pot, it’s so good! My whole family loves it. Just add sour cream after it cooks for 8 min.
Kristin says
Wow, sounds tasty! Did you cook using manual high for 8 minutes? I will have to try that!
sabrina says
Do you use fresh or canned mushrooms?
Kristin says
I have used both and they work equally as good, but typically I use fresh! Enjoy!
Roger says
Well, I got the official thumbs up. My wife says that I can make it again. The kids say it is really good. I liked it too. I probably ate too much.
Kristin says
Yea!! So glad it was a hit and you all enjoyed it! I hope your wife feels better soon! Great idea on adding in the peas!!
Roger says
Mine is in the oven now. My wife isn’t feeling well today, so I get to cook. I added a couple of cups of frozen peas. I was thinking that for a one dish meal, I better andd vegy. It filled the 9X13 dish clear to the top, so I put a larger cookie sheet under it. I am hoping that solves any boil over problems. My wife would be pretty unhappy if I got her oven dirty.
joony says
Made this last Saturday. It was good the first night but the flavor seemed to improve overnight. Finishing the last of it tonight – not a crumb will go to waste. Added to my list of favorites.
Kristin says
Yea!! So glad to hear that you enjoyed it! I agree, this definitely gets even better as time goes on!!
David Squires says
Regarding Creamy Beef Stroganoff Casserole. We went yesterday to the market to buy those ingredients we didn’t already have. We prepared it according to the directions. It’s in the oven now and the proof will be in the eating. Thanks for your great web blog. ds
Kristin says
Awww that is great! I hope you all enjoyed it! My family LOVES that casserole!!