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Easy Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff

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Sit back, relax, and allow the aroma of this Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff to waft through your home. This family favorite recipe uses cooked ground beef for an easy (and much faster!) way to enjoy this traditional dish – without any canned or dry soup! Not only is this the ultimate comfort food, but the whole family loves it!


This easy ground beef stroganoff recipe is another great recipe that I love serving the entire family for dinner. It’s creamy, hearty, and filling – perfect for colder nights when all I want to do is get cozy at home! While this dish isn’t technically a stew or soup, the meat sauce does have a similar consistency.

If you love easy beef recipes, you will love my healthier Mongolian Beef, classic Cheesesteak Sandwich, and this elegant Olive Garden Steak Alfredo. And don’t forget to make this easy Air Fryer Asparagus with it!

Instant Pot ground beef stroganoff on plate with fresh thyme.

I decided to tweak the traditional recipe that we all know and love without using any pre-made soup products – including both the canned and dried variety. No cream of mushroom soup!! 

Let’s jump into everything else you’ll need to make a delicious easy Instant Pot ground beef stroganoff recipe .

Simple Ingredients for Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff

Full list of ingredients and detailed recipe in the printable recipe card at the end of the post.

Labeled Ingredients for Instant Pot Ground Beef stroganoff.
  • Lean Ground Beef | I used ground sirloin, but you could also use ground turkey as a lighter option!
  • Wide Egg Noodles | I prefer the wide noodles, but small or medium noodles work too.
  • Sour Cream | To make the sauce in your Instant Pot Stroganoff tangy and creamy.
  • Fresh Mushrooms | I like using sliced baby mushrooms. Choose between Cremini or Button varieties, or use a mix of both! If all you have is jarred or canned mushrooms, toss them in!
  • Broth & Dry Red Wine | If you don’t want to cook with wine, you can use additional beef broth.
  • Worcestershire Sauce | Yes, the most difficult sauce to pronounce on the planet makes an appearance in this recipe.
  • Olive Oil & Butter | You need a bit of fat to cook the meat in. You can opt to cut out the butter and use only oil.
  • Onion & Garlic | Don’t go without these savory flavor boosters when prepping your Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff.
  • Homemade Dry Onion Soup Mix | Combine dried onion flakes, onion powder, garlic powder, celery powder (NOT celery salt!), black pepper, and kosher salt to create your own dried mix. Alternatively, substitute these ingredients with one package of dried onion soup mix or about 2 tablespoons of this non-GMO version. See image below.
  • Other Spices & Seasonings | Smoked paprika and dried thyme finish off this Instant Pot Stroganoff recipe perfectly!
Labeled ingredients for homemade dry onion soup mix.

Instructions for Instant Pot Hamburger Stroganoff

Set your Instant Pot on the SAUTE setting and add the olive oil to the Instant Pot liner. Once it starts to shimmer, and the display reads HOT, saute the onions for a few minutes.

Then, add the ground meat, breaking up with a wooden spoon. Just before the meat is fully browned, stir in the garlic, butter (or more olive oil), mushrooms, and spices. Stir for a few more minutes until the meat is cooked.

Set the IP to Cancel/Off, then deglaze with wine (if using), scraping all the browned bits off the bottom of the pot (this will help avoid the burn notice). Otherwise, skip to the next step and pour in the broth and Worcestershire sauce. 

Next up are your noodles — leave them uncooked and push noodles below the liquid as best as you can. Cover and seal the pressure release valve, selecting high pressure cooking time.

Once your Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is cooked, allow natural release for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release.

Finish off the dish by stirring in sour cream and fresh thyme. Serve immediately adjusting salt and pepper as needed. Garnish if desired, with fresh chopped thyme.


Variations & Substitutions

  • You can also make this recipe on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, see below for easy directions.
  • Use low-fat for sour cream if desired. You could also use Greek yogurt or cream cheese!
  • You can also make this recipe using beef stew meat, shaved steak or beef tenderloin. Brown quickly before starting just like the ground beef, everything else stays the same.
  • You can substitute ground chicken and chicken broth for beef as well.
  • Don’t want to use red wine, try using your favorite dry white wine!

TFC Pro Tips

  1. If you choose to prepare your Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff with wine, avoid “cooking” wines. Instead, go for one that you would enjoy drinking, as this will yield the best flavor for you! I like Cabernet and Pinot Noir, but any good blend would be delicious. If you have Marsala on hand you can use that too, but it will be sweeter.
  2. If using higher fat ground meat, consider draining off some of the excess grease before adding the rest of your ingredients
Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff served on a plate with asparagus.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beef Stroganoff sauce made of?

Traditionally, the sauce is made with sour cream, broth, and flour. I’ve decided to skip the flour in my recipe, as I find the sauce is thick enough without it! Classic recipes also feature mushrooms, but I prefer the taste of Worcestershire sauce instead of the traditional mustard.

How do I make my Beef Stroganoff sauce thicker?

If you find that your Instant Pot stroganoff sauce isn’t as thick as you’d like it, feel free to add a bit of flour, cornstarch or arrowroot powder mixed with water to thicken it. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little beef broth until you get the consistency you’re after! Warning, this thickens as it sits!

What do I serve with Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff?

I love mine over egg noodles, but it’s just as delicious over mashed potatoes or long grain rice. If you prefer a side dish, try roasted Brussels sprouts, roasted asparagus, baked sweet potatoes, Southern Green Beans or a simple salad.

Can I make Gluten-Free Beef Stroganoff?

Yes! There is no flour or gluten added to this recipe, especially if you make your own dry onion soup mix. The only gluten would be in the noodles, if making with noodles, make sure they are gluten-free or serve over rice or mashed potatoes instead.

Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff on plate, with noodles swirled around fork and glass of wine in background.

Storage & Reheating

Store leftovers in an airtight container in fridge for up to 7 days. I do not recommend freezing this Instant Pot beef stroganoff recipe since it has sour cream in it, but if that is your only option or throwing it out, freeze it! Check out my post on how to fix curdled casseroles, while it might look spoiled, it is still safe to eat!

Reheating | Place the desired amount in a saucepan on the stovetop. Add a bit of water or broth if needed! If reheating in the microwave, add a tablespoon or two of water or broth and heat on 50% power until heated through.

High Altitude Instant Pot Instructions

If you live above 3000 feet, you may need to adjust your timing for Instant Pot meals, I am at 5280 feet and added an extra minute to my cook time and it was perfect! If you are higher, add one additional minute and let me know how it turns out!

Fork twirling noodles Adding sour cream to finished for Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff.

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff Instructions

Prepare the ground beef, onions and garlic on the stovetop in a skillet (love my cast iron skillet for this).

Add browned ground beef, onions and garlic to the slow cooker. If desired, saute the mushrooms in the same skillet you cooked the beef, adding a tablespoon or two of butter or oil, saute until soft.

Add to slow cooker or crockpot. Deglaze the skillet with wine (or broth), scraping the bottom to get all of the browned bits, pour over ingredients in crockpot, add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and give it a stir.

Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours. Stir in sour cream and fresh thyme, adjust seasonings with salt and pepper.

Before serving, boil egg noodles al dente, according to package, drain and stir into slow cooker beef stroganoff. Or serve stroganoff over the top of the noodles.

Stovetop Ground Beef Stroganoff

Prepare as above for slow cooker, but in a medium-large saucepan or large, high sided skillet. Keep all ingredients in the pan while prepping, bring to a low simmer, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Cook egg noodles according to package, drain, serve stroganoff on top of noodles.

Instant Pot ground beef stroganoff on pretty plate with stalks of fresh roasted asparagus and a rustic fork.

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Instant Pot ground beef stroganoff on plate with fresh thyme.

Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff

Author: Kathleen Pope
5 from 7 votes
A family favorite, Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff using cooked ground beef for an easy (and much faster!) way to enjoy this traditional dish – without any canned or dry soup! Not only is this the ultimate comfort food, but the whole family loves it!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Pressure Build & Natural Release 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Instant Pot
Cuisine American
Servings 6 -8 servings
Calories 415 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound ground lean beef, I used ground sirloin may also use ground turkey or chicken
  • ½ small onion, minced
  • 1-3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon butter, or more olive oil
  • 12-16 ounces mushrooms, sliced; baby Portabella, Cremini, or button mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes*
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder*
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder*
  • ¼ teaspoon celery powder*, not celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper*
  • ½-1 teaspoon kosher salt*
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup dry red wine, or additional beef broth
  • 3 ½ cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 8-12 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 1 cup sour cream, plain Greek Yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Prep all ingredients and heat Instant Pot on SAUTE mode until the display reads HOT. 
  • Add olive oil, heating until it shimmers, then add onions and stir around for a minute or two. Add ground beef, browning the beef and breaking into smaller pieces. If desired, do it in batches so you don’t steam the beef or do this step on the stovetop. 
  • While there is still a little pink left in the ground beef, toss in the garlic until fragrant. Add the butter (or olive oil), sliced mushrooms, smoked paprika, thyme, and rest of the spices (or Dry onion soup mix). Stir and saute for 2-3 minutes until meat is browned. Cancel saute. 
  • Add the wine (or broth) to the instant pot and scrape the bottom in case any browned bits have formed (this step is important if there were, so you do not get a burn notice on the IP). 
  • Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce and stir. Add noodles to Instant Pot and gently push down into the liquid. *Noodles are uncooked at this point. Cover and seal instant pot, placing venting knob in seal position. 
  • Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes (6-7 minutes for high altitude). It will take 5-10 minutes for pressure to build, then once time has elapsed, allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then do a quick release, releasing any further pressure. 
  • Stir in sour cream and serve immediately, if desired, garnish with fresh thyme.

✱ Kathleen’s Tips

*You are making your own Dried Onion Soup Mix, if desired, use one package dry onion soup mix or use 2 tablespoons of non-GMO French Onion Seasoning
When cooking with wine, always use a wine that you would enjoy drinking, this will yield the best flavor for you! I used a Cabernet, but a Pinot Noir, or even a good blend would be delicious. Marsala would also work in a pinch, but will be sweeter – avoid “cooking” wines. 
If using ground beef that has more fat, you might want to drain off some of the excess grease before adding the rest of the ingredients. 
Storage | Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the fridge. Since this dish has sour cream in it, I don’t recommend freezing, but if you must, see my post about reheating casseroles with cream sauce. It might look funny and ugly, but it will still taste just fine. 
Reheat by placing the desired amount in a saucepan on the stovetop (my favorite way to reheat), if needed add a tablespoon of water or broth. You may also reheat in the microwave. 

Slow Cooker Instructions

Prepare the beef on the stovetop in a skillet, then add browned beef with onions and garlic to the crock of a slow cooker. In the same skillet, add the butter/oil and saute the mushrooms along with the spices. 
Deglaze the pan with the wine, scraping the bottom to get all of those flavors and browned bits, then add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, pour it all over the browned beef in the slow cooker. 
Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours. Before serving, boil noodles until al dente according to package directions, drain and add to slow cooker, stirring to combine. Add sour cream, stir and serve. 

Stovetop Ground Beef Stroganoff

Prepare as above for a slow cooker, but in a medium-large saucepan or large, high sided skillet. Keeping all ingredients in the pan while cooking. Bring to low simmer, reducing heat and cover. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving Calories: 415 kcal Carbohydrates: 35 g Protein: 26 g Fat: 18 g Saturated Fat: 8 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g Trans Fat: 0.4 g Cholesterol: 106 mg Sodium: 877 mg Potassium: 744 mg Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 4 g Vitamin A: 371 IU Vitamin C: 4 mg Calcium: 85 mg Iron: 4 mg

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The Fresh Cooky is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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5 Comments

  1. I believe I will make this on Sunday after church. King Soopers has the mini Instant Pot on sale this week, so I bought one, since there is just the 2 of us, and I will christen it with this recipe! Tomorrow is Saturday, and every Saturday I make your pizza!

  2. Beef stroganoff is such a classic comfort dish and perfect for this cold weather time of year! I love how you made it easy in the Instant Pot and that there is no canned soup. Looking forward to trying it!