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30 Minute Meatball Stroganoff

Published: Jul 8, 2021 Last Updated: Nov 30, 2022 by Marye 1577 words. | About 8 minutes to read this article.

Meatball stroganoff is a creamy family meal that takes just 30 minutes or less! It has all the flavor of the classic beef stroganoff but it's super easy to make. One pot meal and slow cooker instructions included.
Total time 25 minutes
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When your life has more day than you have energy you need a recipe that the whole family will love! This is quick and easy enough that you can get in some time to take a deep breath, sip some wine, and maybe watch an episode of you favorite show.

You'll also like this easy southern chicken spaghetti.

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This is SO much quicker and easier than classic beef stroganoff but every bit as delicious!
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  • ❤️ Why you'll love it
  • 🧾 Ingredients
  • 🔪 Instructions
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 💭 Tips
  • 👩‍🍳 FAQs
  • 📚 Related recipes
  • 📞 The last word
  • Meatball Stroganoff
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why you'll love it

  • Hearty, family friendly comfort food!
  • Takes just 30 minutes ( it really only takes about 15!)
  • One pot option!

Quick meatball stroganoff , a creamy rich sauce, is one of my favorite recipes because it's easy, inexpensive, and filling - no one leaves the table hungry!

You really only need to add a salad to have a delicious, complete meal.

You might also like this easy slow cooker chicken stroganoff!

🧾 Ingredients

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Using convenience foods slashes the prep time for this simple meatball stroganoff in half! Be sure to use lean meat.

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Here are the ingredients used to make this hearty meatball stroganoff recipe!

  • frozen beef meatballs or use homemade meatballs (just omit the sauce).
  • cream of mushroom soup
  • white button mushrooms
  • green onions
  • sour cream
  • egg noodles
  • worcestershire sauce
  • beef stock

🔪 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the green recipe card below.

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Step one

  1. Heat butter in a large skillet with high sides or all in one pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sliced mushrooms and green onions and saute until they begin to soften.

Step two

  1. Add the frozen meatballs, beef stock, and Worcestershire sauce.
  2. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir every couple of minutes to make sure nothing is sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  3. While the meatballs simmer bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles until done. Drain and set aside.

Step three

  1. Combine soup and with a little bit more of the beef stock.
  2. Stir to blend and add the noodles.
  3. Simmer for 5 minutes or so, just to heat through and let the noodles soak up some of the sauce.

Step four

  1. Stir in the sour cream and heat through.
  2. Garnish meatball stroganoff with sliced green onion tops and serve immediately.

See the instructions in the recipe card to make this a crock pot meal.

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  • all in one pot with cover
  • sharp knife
  • wooden spatula
  • measuring cups and spoons

🥫 Storage

Meatball stroganoff can be tightly covered with plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

I don't recommend freezing - the texture suffers. If you're looking for a great freezer recipe try these taco stuffed shells.

💭 Tips

Expert Tip: You may need to add more liquid while the meatballs simmer. Beef broth, water, or a little milk works fine. Don't let them go dry and stick to the bottom.

  • No need to thaw frozen meatballs - just dump them right in.
  • Any type of meatballs will work - frozen or homemade. Try turkey meatballs and low fat soup for a diet friendly option.
  • You can use cooked ground beef or sliced round roast for a more classic stroganoff if you prefer. If you don't have meatballs ground beef stroganoff is quick and easy!
  • Use a can of French onion soup instead of the beef broth for more oniony flavor.
  • Add garlic powder to taste.
  • I like plenty of black pepper in this - add it to taste.
  • For an even easier, one pot meal add the egg noodles to the beef stock when you place meatballs in the pan. You'll want to add an extra cup of beef stock and keep an eye on it so the pan doesn't go dry. I just like the noodles better when they are cooked separately.
  • You can make a big batch of meatballs in the slow cooker - drop them right in raw. When they're cooked freeze them for your own, homemade convenience food. If you use this recipe you'll want to replace the marinara sauce with beef broth.
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Make this easy meatballs stroganoff recipe on top of the stove or in a slow cooker for a delicious dinner on a busy weeknight!

👩‍🍳 FAQs

Here are the questions I am most frequently asked about this recipe.

What can I use instead of sour cream in beef stroganoff?

You can blend the same amount of cottage cheese in a blender and stir that in or you can use plain Greek yogurt. Cream cheese or mayonnaise can also be used. In a pinch you can just leave it out but the finished dish won't be as good.

What do you eat with beef stroganoff?

Traditionally it's served with egg noodles but you could serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or even toast! For healthy eating use the low fat version in the tips section and serve over cauliflower rice.

How do you keep sour cream from curdling in beef stroganoff?

Don't let the sauce boil after the sour cream is added. Just a quick stir to blend it in and warm it through then remove from heat and serve.

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📞 The last word

There are times when I like to spend time lovingly preparing a meal for my family; making a sauce from scratch, browning the meat, chopping the vegetables...

But my life is increasingly busy and, like you, I find that, while I can still lovingly prepare a meal for my family, I often need to cut corners to save time.

But I still want that comfort food flavor!

I used to feel guilty and like I was short-changing my kids. I had visions of my inner 1950's "Mrs Cleaver" clutching her pearls and tsking me while shaking her head in disappoval.

I'm getting over it -- and if you have that same inner dialogue I hope you'll give yourself some grace and get over it, too.

Try this easy meatball stroganoff recipe. You get all the flavor and the tender meatballs in a creamy sauce but without all the extra time.

...and it's so good your inner Mrs. Cleaver will hush right up! If you have time serve with maple roasted carrots and a batch of these homemade breadsticks.

If you click on the number of servings in the recipe card you can adjust the measurements up or down for the exact number of servings you need. Don't forget that you can click on "add to collection" to save it to your own, private recipe box!

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Meatball stroganoff is a creamy family meal that takes just 30 minutes or less! It has all the flavor of the classic beef stroganoff but it's super easy to make. One pot meal and slow cooker instructions included.
Course Main Dish (Quick and Easy)
Cuisine American - Vintage
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings:8
Calories:489
Author:Marye Audet-White
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Equipment Needed

  • All in one pot

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 green onions, sliced - reserve the sliced tops for garnish.
  • 1 pound meatballs
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 21 ounces cream of mushroom soup
  • 16 ounces egg noodles
  • 1 cup sour cream

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Instructions

For top of the stove method

  • Melt the butter in the high sided pan.
  • Add sliced mushrooms and green onion bottoms and saute until they begin to soften.
  • Add the meatballs, beef stock, and worcestershire sauce.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • While the meatballs simmer cook the egg noodles in salted water until done. Drain.
  • Add the cream of mushroom soup and a bit more beef stock if the pan seems too dry.
  • Stir to blend and add the noodles.
  • Simmer for 5 minutes or so.
  • Stir in the sour cream and heat through.
  • Garnish with sliced green onion tops and serve.

For slow cooker method

  • Add everything except noodles and sour cream to a slow cooker.
  • Cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Stir in the sour cream.
  • Cook 30 more minutes.
  • Cook the noodles, stir into the slow cooker and serve.

For one pot method

  • Follow the instructions above but increase the beef stock to two cups and add the noodles in with the meatballs.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until noodles are done.
  • Stir in the cream of mushroom soup and the sour cream
  • Garnish and serve.

Notes

Expert Tip: You may need to add more liquid while the meatballs simmer. Beef broth, water, or a little milk works fine. Don't let them go dry and stick to the bottom.
  • No need to thaw frozen meatballs - just dump them right in frozen.
  • You can use cooked ground beef or sliced round roast if you prefer.
  • Use a can of French onion soup instead of the beef broth for more oniony flavor.
  • Make this a one pot meal: add the egg noodles to the beef stock when you place meatballs in the pan. You'll want to add an extra cup of beef stock and keep an eye on it so the pan doesn't go dry. I just like the noodles better when they are cooked separately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 489kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 688mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 309IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg

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    First published June 10, 2021. Last updated July 8, 2021 to give clearer instructions and more tips.

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    1. Liliana

      November 22, 2022 at 4:27 pm

      5 stars
      It came out awesome!!! Defined recommend.. super easy tasty and quick! Will add to monthly rotation. Thanks

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