Tonya's Rich and Creamy Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground beef, onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
3. Add the paprika, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the sour cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve over cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Interesting Facts

• Beef Stroganoff is said to have been invented by a 19th-century Russian chef named Charles Briere. It was named after Count Pavel Alexandrovich Stroganov.
• The dish was very popular amongst affluent Russian families of the time, and the recipe eventually spread across Europe and to the United States.
• The classic Stroganoff recipe usually calls for cream, but sour cream is often used as an alternative.