Beef Stroganoff – Hamburger Helper Style

INGREDIENTS

• 4 large mushrooms
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 8 ounces wide egg noodles
• 2 cups milk (I used fat free)
• 1 1/2 cups hot water (or beef stock)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon Better than Bouillon Beef Base (omit if using pre made beef stock)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon paprika
• 2/3 cup sour cream (I used light)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and brown the mushrooms. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
2. Add the ground beef, salt, pepper, beef base, and paprika and cook until beef is browned. Discard all but 1 teaspoon of fat.
3. Bring back to medium high heat and add the noodles, milk, water, mushrooms, and cornstarch. Stir to combine and cover. Lower the heat to medium and allow to simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through.
4. Add the sour cream and simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.

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