Easy Beef Stroganoff - Total Cost $8.81

*This is my version of a Super Easy, Budget Friendly Beef Stroganoff.

Most ingredients used are Great Value Brand to be Budget Friendly.

I have included the cost for these items so you know exactly how much I spent on this meal,

if you are like me and are trying to budget your meals.

This Meal is a Favorite in our Home.

This Meal is has been approved by my Kids. 😀

I also do this Recipe with White Cheddar.

I will post that at a later date and link it here.

INGREDIENTS

1lb Ground Beef (73% Lean/ 27% Fat) $4.34

1 Bag Egg Noodles (Great Value 16oz) $1.43

1/2 Cup Sour Cream (Great Value 8oz) $1.16

1 Can Cream of Mushroom 10.5oz (Great Value) $0.58

1 Packet Brown Gravy (Great Value) $0.36

1 Yellow Onion Chopped $0.94

1 Tblsp Minced Garlic

1 Pinch Salt

1 Cup Water

1tsp Salt

1tsp Pepper

1tsp Garlic Powder

1tsp Minced Garlic

Total Cost $8.81

(Based on Spices Already in Stock in Home)

STEP 1)

NOODLES

Fill Pot Half Way,
Add 1 Pinch of Salt,
Bring Water to a Boil,
Add Noodles to Boiling Water,
Boil Noodles for about 7 to 8 Minutes,
Drain Noodles from Water,
Set Aside

STEP 2)

STROGANOFF GRAVY

Chop Onion

Add Thawed Ground Beef and Chopped Onion to Pan,
Brown Ground Beef and Cook Onion until Semi-Transluscent,
Drain Off Fat From Ground Mixture,
Return to Pan

Add 1 Cup of Cold Water to Sauce Pan,
Whisk in Brown Gravy Mix,
Bring Gravy to a Boil,
Turn Down Heat to Low,
Whisk Frequently,
While Simmering for 1 to 2 Minutes until Gravy Thickens

Add in your Seasonings to
Ground Beef Onion Mix,
1 tsp Salt,
1tsp Pepper,
1tsp Garlic,
1Tblsp Minced Garlic,
Stir to Combine

Add 1 Can of Cream of Mushroom,
1/2 Cup of Sour Cream,
and Brown Gravy,
Mix all to Combine into Stroganoff Gravy

Add Cooked Egg Noodles to Stroganoff Gravy,
Stir Well to Combine

This dish makes about 6 to 8 Hearty Helpings