Description
Comfort meets elegance in this hearty One Pan Meatball Stroganoff, blending classic Russian flavors with modern convenience. Rich, creamy sauce and perfectly seasoned meatballs promise a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 1 pound frozen beef meatballs
- 3 cups beef stock
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings, Pasta, and Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
- Grated parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious skillet by warming olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling foundation for the aromatic vegetables.
- Introduce diced onions and sliced mushrooms to the pan, allowing them to dance and soften for approximately 3-4 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Incorporate minced garlic and briefly sauté, releasing its intense flavor profile into the vegetable medley.
- Cascade beef stock into the skillet, gently nestling frozen meatballs and egg noodles within the liquid embrace.
- Sprinkle paprika across the surface to infuse depth and warmth into the developing dish.
- Secure the skillet with a tight-fitting lid, reducing heat to a gentle simmer and allowing the ingredients to meld together for 15-20 minutes.
- Monitor the liquid absorption and noodle tenderness, ensuring meatballs reach optimal heating throughout.
- Fold in luxurious sour cream, stirring methodically to create a silky, cohesive sauce that envelops every morsel.
- Calibrate seasoning with precise salt and pepper adjustments, tasting to achieve perfect balance.
- Transfer the aromatic stroganoff to serving dishes, adorning with freshly chopped parsley and optional grated parmesan for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Chop vegetables and measure ingredients beforehand to streamline the cooking process and reduce kitchen stress.
- Replace standard mushrooms with wild varieties like shiitake or cremini for enhanced earthy flavor and deeper umami profile.
- Use gluten-free egg noodles or substitute with zucchini noodles for a low-carb alternative that maintains the dish’s creamy texture.
- Replace sour cream with coconut cream or cashew cream to create a rich, tangy sauce without traditional dairy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg