Gourmet Hamburger Helper (One-Pan Beef Stroganoff) | Food Wishes

[@lilgrannyari]

Aw Chef, this was a nostalgic video for me. When my mom had to travel abroad for her dad's funeral, MY dad took care of my brother and I by himself for the first time. And among the many mishaps during those several weeks there were a few instances of burned hamburger helper. Bless his heart. He passed away last month and I miss him so much. I also love beef stroganoff, so I think I need to try this out soon. For me, and dear old dad: Bob ❤️

[@dawnmichelle4403]

My most sincere condolences ❤️

[@TexasRose50]

@ A M, I’m truly sorry for your loss of your dad. This reminds me of years ago when my husband’s uncle would visit us every Wednesday evening. He never wanted anything else but beef stroganoff. Back then I made it with beef tips. And not this exact recipe, but pretty close. I haven’t thought about that in years. But it was such a small token to make an old man so happy. I’m glad I could do that for him.

[@AntoniusTyas]

Watching and listening to Chef John's recipe always made me feel like the world is not actually that bad. Always brought a little smile. Thanks, Chef.

[@josephgaviota]

I too enjoy Chef John's calming lilting voice. And, he makes these various dishes look YUMMY !!

[@WastedTalent-]

You should check out John Kirkwood.

[@squaminator]

This is similar to the recipe I've been using, except I also add Worcestershire sauce and dijon/brown mustard. Delicious either way!

[@BlackJesus8463]

That's practically barbeque!

[@overworlder]

Crème fraiche instead of sour cream too, if you want a lighter version.

[@BlackJesus8463]

@@overworlder Is that like sour clotted cream but runny?

[@edwardgiovannelli5191]

LOL, it's not stroganoff without Worcestershire sauce!!!

[@theomega311]

@@overworlder okay Randy Marsh 😂

[@froonamission1013]

Making this tonight, I have all the ingredients already. I love how practical your recipes are...anyone can cook them.

[@JamieDallas]

Try it with cream cheese! Instead of adding flour, I add 8 oz cream cheese and 8 oz sour cream at the end.

[@tdubbed_]

How was it?!

[@InvadeNormandy]

@@JamieDallas Ehh it's a bit TOO much/rich I think, Cream cheese is kind of a "cheap" recipe fat and calorie bomb more than a star ingredient IMO, but no insult intended. Ya like what ya like.

[@GD-ec2xu]

So how was it? Any good?

[@n120983]

I made this for dinner tonight! It was outstanding! My daughter Sophia and I make sure to watch your videos every day before she goes to bed! Thank you for the recipe and thanks for being part of our nightly routine!

[@fatemehjafari6279]

I love how you explain all the details and the parts that might seem like something went wrong.

[@nannettemiller8411]

The way you show us to cook the pasta in the sauce rather than in boiling water, as in the recipe for orecchiette and sausage, puts these dishes in another category! My family and guest adore it! The pasta absorbs whichever herb or aromatic you’re using and I feel confident to be creative. Always a huge hit and now I’m asked for’to go bags’ as my husband bragged how much more the flavors develop by day 2 & 3!

[@michaelwallace2966]

Chef...I love your humor, tone, inflections and cadence. It makes watching this so easy to watch and follow. This will be the next dish i make for my family.

[@carpathianshepherdess4990]

I made this and it was easy and DELICIOUS. I love stroganoff, but it takes a lot of time to make so sadly is not usually a week-day meal. This recipe was a gamechanger, however. And the next week, I did pretty much the same thing but made a one-pan chicken paprikash. These were the changes I made: swapped the beef broth with chicken broth; deboned chicken thighs instead of beef; skipped the garlic, mushrooms, and vodka; added 1 tablespoon of paprika. Chef John inspires me to do real good food, real simple! ^_^

[@marykyle6611]

A bay leaf at the beginning & a grating of nutmeg at the end are the only things I would add to this! Yum!

[@antonboludo8886]

Sounds good.

[@kingleech16]

A really good idea. I like the bay leaf powder in things like this, it can be a real adventure trying to find the bay leaf at the end otherwise! 😬

[@DinsdalePiranha67]

Not only did I eat Hamburger Helper pretty often as a kid, I also ate it regularly as a young adult when I moved into my first apartment! I even bought a 2qt microwaveable casserole for that purpose; it didn't shorten the cooking time at all, but it was less messy than preparing HH on the stove top.

[@babsoneverything3060]

I make this often. My secret ingredient is dijon mustard, rather than vodka. Yum!

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

I sing along with Chef John everyone... And as always... Enjoy 😊

[@brandonkrause7308]

A Chef John Fred Biletnikoff reference is the best thing to happen to the Raiders this season D:

[@theUrbanJoe]

This is ultimate comfort food! 😊 It’s also great seasoned like Swedish meatballs (parsley, pepper, nutmeg, onion, sweet cream).

[@dbwinters]

we use this recipe with fresh dill and love it! thanks Chef!

[@BlackJesus8463]

No thyme though? smh

[@secretforreddit]

@@BlackJesus8463 Dill is the more traditionally Russian herb

[@dbwinters]

@@BlackJesus8463 lol we tried the dill one night when the market was out of fresh thyme and never looked back- though either one tastes great!

[@BlackJesus8463]

@@dbwinters Ok, that's cool.

[@jeffdejeanne1799]

Chef John is the best!!!

[@syifamustapakamal]

I haven’t been on youtube for yearsssss. So glad that you’re still around cooking amazing food ❤

[@WiglyWorm]

The potato masher is the best ground beef breaking up tool. It has changed my life.

[@gotbordercollies]

You have the cleanest stove that I have ever seen

[@percivalthegreat]

Nicely done John, looks amazing! From the midwest here and around my neck of the woods this was what we called Stroganoff. I honestly didn't know there was another classic version until I was almost 30. Typically I add thyme in with the meat mix and Worcestershire sauce and/or balsamic vinegar into the sauce near the end for a little acidity. Quite good either way!

[@tomarmstrong750]

One can substitute sliced potatoes for the noodles and reduce the amount of liquid a bit - I use two cups total of broth. I also make a roux with the broth separately and add it to mix when with the potatoes go in. Simmer until the potatoes are the firmness you like, stir in sour cream and serve. I've been making that recipe for close to 50 years.

[@tegardens01]

Great idea! I can tweak this to make it gluten free much easier with potatoes! 😜

[@zloungeact]

50 years?!!!!!!

[@laurabenson1278]

@@zloungeact yep...and BOY are his arms tired! 😆

[@laurabenson1278]

Sounds good, but then it's not really stroganoff.

[@gilgameshmcballin]

@@laurabenson1278 still takes less time than reading through a food blogger's post to get to the recipe at the end. 10/10

[@KristinD27]

Growing up, Hamburger Helper stroganoff was one of my favorite foods (ok, it still is, but now days you gotta get the "Deluxe" box). I remember back when it came with the separate powered sour cream stuff that you mixed and added at the very end. But, HH introduced me to stroganoff in general and I think I've only ever had one recipe for it that I didn't love. So, happy to add this one to my arsenal of stroganoff recipes!

[@tomkitson9040]

Well, today I was thinking "WHAT am I going to make for dinner that's easy?" And of course, Chef John to the rescue! Made this tonight exactly as directed and it came out GREAT! Thanks, Chef John! This will DEFINITELY be in the regular rotation!

[@blairwesterman2635]

I made this for my supper tonight..,followed recipe with the exception of adding some grated Parmigiano Reggiano…I just finished my second bowl, so tasty. I’m gonna make this for my kids this weekend! Thank you Chef. Cheers! 🇨🇦

[@alexhurst3986]

This was such a helpful recipe. It certainly helped me remember my childhood dinner table. It is a huge help when it comes to helping me decide what is for dinner on those nights I need just a little help in the kitchen. Thank you for being so helpful.

[@-IE_it_yourself]

chef, i would love a playlist of one pot meals. cant wait to try this.

[@AJBloker]

I've been making ground beef stroganoff for a while now, and this looks like a great shortcut to get it all in one pan. Always hated having to cook the noodles separate. However, I would absolutely add some Worcestershire sauce!

[@troye.1309]

I just made this for breakfast and it was DELICIOUS 🤤! Thank you, Chef John, for the recipe 👍🏻

[@Erdie5]

I had 2 cans of Costco canned roast beef I wanted to use up, so went with those instead of ground beef. Added more mushrooms and used a 12oz box of bow tie pasta (more broth needed, of course). Omitted cayenne (wife too Scandinavian for that). Made it for my family and my parents, everyone loved it. A great recipe to add to the binder, tasted even better than what Hamburger Helper USED to taste like (chalky and inedible now). Thanks Chef John! Super good.

[@tpharris23]

One of my all time favorite comfort foods! Now I know what I’m going to do with the ground beef in my freezer this week.

[@pitabury]

Chef John, I just made this for my family, and they LOVE it! The pan is scraped clean. Lol So I can definitely say that we Enjoyed!! 😁 Thank you for another wonderful and easy recipe. YUM!!

[@mightylara2372]

I ate so much Hamburger Helper during my college years, I can’t even look at it in the grocery stores now. But this looks good.

[@davidcarbone3385]

I love this recipe! Easy to make, simple ingredients, and one pan cleaning! Just need the beef, beef broth, and sour cream but definitely will be making this soon. Thanks, Chef John!

[@lisamessiana1032]

I love this one-pan beef stroganoff recipe!💕 Looks delicious😋 and so easy! Thanks Chef John!🌟

[@jeraldbaxter3532]

Thank you for this recipe! I have fond memories of the boxed stroganoff and I know your version is far superior. Another dish that I wax nostalgic is what my mother called "Cream of Mushroom Soup Chicken; it was the early 1970's, so I do not need to name the brand. All I know was chicken (thighs and drumsticks) and said soup were involved; baked in the oven, but time and temp unknown. I am not knowledgeable enough to attempt (i.e., I am too chicken to make this chicken) and my mother has been gone for 40 years, so I must seek knowledgeable sources (a search of the famous soul's website turns up zilch - are they ashamed of their major role in '70's cooking?). Anyway, thanks again for another great video! 20 minutes later: after I posted the above request, I decided to try yet another search ( because I'm stubborn that way) and, lo and behold! I found some recipes that are not exactly what I am looking for, but are close enough to give the courage to make an attempt. With that said, I would still love to see your version, if that is possible. Thank you, once more.

[@911greenbeans]

Sometimes my mom would make chicken breasts baked in a can or two of cream of mushroom soup or one bottle of italian dressing. It took just as long as it would take if they weren't covered in soup or sauce. Thank you for reminding me of what was one of my favorites when I was about five years old! :~)

[@rachelw9462]

My mom used to make the same thing and put Knorr onion soup mix in and stirred up with the cream of mushroom soup before pouring over the chicken. Usually put in oven at 350 for about an hour, give or take, depending on if it had bones .

[@Spacepuft]

My mom couldn’t help hamburger even with the box. She did a decent job with the Campbell’s cream of mushroom soup version of hamburger stroganoff though. My kids are unknowingly spoiled since I’ve helped hamburger from scratch for years now. Thank you for this lovely tie-in recipe :) 🤌🏻

[@justnoted2995]

Nice!! Love the one-pan wonders... more of them please

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

I learned hot to make hamburger stroganoff from a woman on a ranch. She used bacon ends and cooked the mushrooms, onions, and hamburger in bacon grease. Oh yeah :) Happy cooking everyone!

[@JamieDallas]

Try it with cream cheese! Instead of adding flour, I add 8 oz cream cheese and 8 oz sour cream at the end.

[@alexisgrunden1556]

Bacon makes any savoury dish better. Not so much for sweet things, tho~😂

[@brewster102]

Damn---kick it up a notch, Emerald!

[@braddharma]

Oh lord, I wanna eat your comment. BTW i use bacon lard in almost everything i cook at work. Heck I even cook bacon in bacon fat. ;)

[@braddharma]

@@alexisgrunden1556 ever had candied bacon? Little bit of brown sugar and cayenne pepper, oh so good.

[@lfeco]

I only had recently ground black pepper but it still turned out great.

[@dtrex392]

Paprika is a great addition to this. As is diced bacon, which is in the classic Better Homes and Gardens cookbook. (which also uses cream of mushroom soup as well)

[@ekt3233]

Thanks Chef John, you're a treasure. This is a faithful recreation of my childhood!

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

Thanx to Chef John I've got a reason to use up egg noodles!

[@Carlosflores-ip5pc]

I had ground beef and mushrooms in my fridge, bought the other ingredients on my way home. It was DELICIOUS! Thank you chef John. Not all heroes wear capes.

[@Banana-lk7tf]

I've been making my own version of this for years. I usually add broccoli. It's such a nice comfort food.😊

[@johnbruenn8755]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I was remembering fondly the hamburger helper of my youth, but thought I betcha you could level it up with a scratch made recipe. This is it! Thank you Chef John! I will definitely be making this. 😋

[@matthewmarek1467]

I was really expecting a rhyming metaphor when it came to how small to break up my ground beef. The setup was there, but you kept cooking. Totally made up for it with a Fred Biletnikoff reference. Solid recipe, going to have to try this as soon as I pick up some sour cream.

[@hoosierflatty6435]

ditto, that's one for his rhyme HOF

[@nakamakai5553]

How often do you get to work in a Biletnikoff rhyme, really? Superb.

[@jnj1995]

Just needs some sort of stick-um reference to go with it.

[@nicole-uo9cd]

Thanks for making this Hamburger Helper Stroganoff the gourmet upgrade it needed so badly. I am looking forward to making this. It brings back memories of the meals my mom made in the 1970's to stretch her dollars on a tight budget.

[@jamesofallthings3684]

This is the kind of recipe the world needs in these times. Delicious, cheap and easy.

[@heneverreturnasahorse9773]

Thank you for the reference to Fred Biletnikoff, the greatest small receiver ever. The man who could catch anything thrown at him. I was not a fan of the Raiders and almost hated them during their hey-day! But, with the wisdom of age I now have the greatest respect for that great team that Al Davis (couldn't stand the man) made. I almost revere Biletnikoff and the incredibly great Ken Stabler now, in my old age. Thank you for the great memories!

[@atadlish]

What a killer recipe chef John! So easy and so darned flavorful, and very few ingredients required. Used white wine since I didn't have vodka on hand, and it was still delish! Definitely listen to the video not just read the recipe, John's tips on what to "see" were very helpful on the first go❤🙏😋

[@jerzygniazdowski6228]

SO PRETTY DISH. CHEF IS PROFESSIONALLY MASTER.

[@kimmy0868]

I make this often and to me it isn’t stroganoff without a tablespoon of Dijon mustard, it really brings out the earthiness of the mushrooms!

[@tjmcguire9417]

John. Thank you. Your recipes are really good. I have watched you since your beginnings and it has inspired me to cook many of them. My critical comment is this. Just because you love cayenne, does NOT mean it should be in every recipe. Be more judicious. Cayenne is not a one stop spice shop. For example? It has NO Place in English Salisbury steak. Also? Please stop quoting ground beef fat mixtures. In Canada, and much of the civilized world, we call it regular, medium, lean and extra lean. Percentages do not suss. I recommend you research that. Cheers and thank you for all you do. I have learned much.

[@davesdiversions8078]

Stroganoff Hamburger Helper was going through my mind as I watched the video. I would always add Mushroom and Sour Cream to mine.

[@osirisandilio]

I watched this last night, it drove me nuts. I went to the store today and got the few items I didn't have to make this. It's on the stove now. I can't wait! Thanks for the post

[@HyperactiveNeuron]

Yay! This was one of those weeknight meals in our house when I was growing up. On the weekend mom would break out the steak and mushrooms instead of Hamburger Helper. Happy New Year Chef John 🎊🥂

[@darryl8079]

The perfect comfort food supper for cold January evenings 👌. Thanks, Chef John!

[@n0etic_f0x]

This is one of the true "I am drunk. How make good food?" of all time. it is simple but damn is it good

[@bicylindrico]

Love the caveman-like verbiage.

[@jhardeman4]

the genesis of much cuisine

[@Banana-lk7tf]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Erdie5]

@@jhardeman4 Can't imagine the monte cristo was invented sober.

[@murphygreen8484]

Could other spirits be used instead of vodka? Whiskey?

[@bbdesigner1]

Just made this recipe for my son & his fiance this evening. It was a HIT! Thank you. :)

[@DontquestionFATETarot]

I so love all Chef Johns videos and just made the Stroganoff…i was a little short on beef broth, so i used a package of Lipton Beefy Onion dry soup mix. I also tossed is a big handful of frozen peas…and had plenty of sour cream for those that really like it extra creamy…i was delicious and easy…. And NO… i refuse to buy Hamburger Helper!! Thanks Chef John!!❤

[@gratefulgrace8023]

Yumm! Lipton's is great for roasting potatoes too. I'm with you, I keep a bag of peas and diced carrots in my freezer for dishes like this. I typically don't use sour cream just to keep things a little lighter. The gravy is flavorful so we don't miss it.

[@positivelybeautiful1]

Chef John, I made this for dinner tonight. It’s so good and comforting. This is going to be a regular comfort food for my family. Thank you!

[@eg7647]

This is a family favorite around here. We serve it with ketchup and horseradish as optional condiments. SO yummy especially at this time of year. Thanks Chef John.

[@georgiadabinett6312]

Tested it and it's delicious. Will be making this regularly for the community refrigerator in downtown Durham.

[@swjarvis]

Made this tonight. Was easy and reallly good. I think it'll go into regular rotation. Thanks!

[@mbishop5954]

Hey there Chef John. Huge fan here... I just made this for the second time and I must say I agree with you. I love classic beef stroganoff but as of tonight. this one pan treat is my favorite. It was so easy to make and everyone loved it. For everyone out there that is reluctant to try it I say give it a chance and get ready to be amazed.

[@AndromedaCripps]

Ok Chef John, about 2 weeks ago I decided it was time to make homemade ground beef stroganoff (not Hamburger Helper lol) and I got a recipe and tried it out. Everything that could go wrong went wrong, (burning, spilling an entire grinder of whole peppercorns into the beef, running late, etc.) so I already decided I was gonna make it again soon. Then. The next couple days, Adam Ragusea AND you BOTH put out BETTER recipes!!! Well. Tonight I made your version, and it was DELICIOUS!! Doing it as a one pan makes it so much easier, adding in some alcohol (I had to sub white wine which was still delicious) adds so much flavor, and another nice side effect of the one pan version is that it adds all that flavor from the sauce INTO the noodles. So yummy, incorporated, and perfect! I highly recommend subbing sone of the salt for MSG to really enhance the beefy flavor if you’re like me and don’t like mushrooms 😂 Thanks Chef John!! I’ll be making it again another time or two before winter’s through! ✨❤️

[@jaykrappenshitz4992]

I've used this method for sometime now. I feel validated now that the Chef of Chefs has recognized it

[@shadowmann9]

Excellent without any alcohol at all. Thank you!

[@nomadmarauder-dw9re]

Some years ago, I used canned roast beef and evaporated milk for Hamburger Helper. AWESOME!

[@intelligentgluteus-maximus4720]

We made this today and it’s sooo good! Adding to our list of regulars. Thank you!

[@venezolanatrini]

More one pot dishes pls & thank you 🙏🏾☺️

[@4funrc11]

👍 One of my Grandma's favorite dishes! Thanks! 😍 _My only wish concerning this recipe is you'd gone through what makes a great beef broth to use!_ ✌

[@GildaLee27]

Made with more mushrooms, no meat, and "No Beef" or mushroom stock base for the broth. Dynamite! Thanks Chef John!

[@cya2163]

Golly that looks scrumptious...and now I'm drooling on my computer!

[@dinri5544]

I always add horseradish and frozen peas. Delicious

[@Bergarita]

Made this tonight and my wife actually loved it. Just nice comfort food.

[@ZenithWarlord]

I really like your attitude. The beef stroganoff looks delicious.

[@mediumrick7667]

Can't think of Hamburger Helper without thinking of Cousin Eddie

[@tamc4454]

Lol 😂

[@paulbilodeau8569]

My mother made beef stroganoff like this all the time. She boil the noodles separate. She added Worcestershire sauce and I used to like to put they still pickles on it.

[@benjaminparadis6007]

i made this yesterday and it was delicious, ty chef john.

[@bargdaffy1535]

My Mom was a really good Cook and she made Stroganoff on her own and as always she did Well.

[@phluphie]

Ahhh... Where was this vid last weekend when I made your old stroganoff recipe. 😋

[@sharonlatour6230]

YUM! I do this with spaghetti and meat sauce all the time!

[@tennesseetexanhousewife5277]

Oh my gosh! This was exactly what I was hoping this recipe would be when I saw your teaser yesterday!! I can’t wait to make it! Thank you!!

[@the-nomad]

I live on the road so, one pan cooking is the norm for me, looking forward to trying this.

[@royivey1874]

Thank you for making this recipe and video!

[@Toonfish_]

I used to do something similar frequently when I was a student, I can highly recommend to keep stirring after you add the noodles, it makes them release more starches and makes the sauce more luxurious and stick to the noodles better.

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

it is a bad cook who plays with his pasta while it cooks down ... stir occasionally ... while they cook to a slight toughness ... then turn off heat and let it simmer and cool down to finish the pasta ... the residual heat of the pan and element will finish the pasta and allow the sauce to thicken well and saves on electricity or gas costs ... and ends up allowing the flavours to blend slower and better into the food and taste even better ...

[@poohbear539100]

Made this tonight and added caramelized onions! Sooo yummy

[@Haigkupelian2220]

A recipie for traditional beef stroganoff, I occasionally make from my aunt included cognac instead of vodka.

[@yukuhana]

Love beef stroganoff, even better if it's a one-pan recipe! This is a keeper. Thanks!

[@anzebeton1869]

I was thinking about making Stroganoff tomorrow, and then this recipee drops. Chef has spies

[@steveberryman2710]

made this, it was delicious !!! Thank you !!!

[@secretforreddit]

I was just looking for a ground beef stroganoff recipe when here you come with the goods! Thank you, Chef John!

[@edwardgiovannelli5191]

he reads your mind!

[@Allienator]

Those catch all recipes always turn out great

[@vrnque]

Made it yesterday and really loved it, I would add some extra veggies though to make it even better.

[@meliplay]

I just made this using stir fry meat and holy cow it was amazing 😍 thanks Chef John ❤

[@nobracobra]

mmmmm... looks and smells delish! have ingredients... will prepare... tyfs

[@madwilliamflint]

Oh this looks lovely. I'm gonna have to do this over the weekend. Thanks again. o7

[@BlackJesus8463]

What if the noodles was rice tho!

[@madwilliamflint]

@@BlackJesus8463 Hey, give it a shot. I'm not sure it would work as well but you never know.

[@chipacabra]

I got a couple of those frozen thinly sliced steak packages really cheap, and they work great in this kind of one-dish meal. You can swap the sour cream for a mix of american/velveeta/whatever melty cheese and some good cheese for flavor, and you get a better version of the cheesy mac box!

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

velveeta EWWWW .... may as well use kraft cheese slices ... or better the plastic they come in ... same difference ... just add some extra hydrogen and you have them ... real cheese ALWAYS real cheese ... and sour cream is best because stroganoff is supposed to have an acid tang ... and is normally paired with a spicey dish like a curry or hot wings etc ... the acid and the spice blend well in the mouth and counteract each other JUST enough to make your mouth come alive

[@chipacabra]

@@kaboom-zf2bl Kraft cheese would work just as well, yes, so long as it's one of their actual cheese-based offerings. The point here is that it's a quick and easy way to get sodium citrate or an equivalent emulsifier into your cheese sauce. You could also just get your own sodium citrate, but that adds an extra step to the process.

[@911greenbeans]

@@kaboom-zf2blwhy are you so rude?

[@DizzyBusy]

@@kaboom-zf2bl all these "supposed to-s", just do whatever you want, love! Your kitchen, your rules. Real cheese will probably separate in hot saucy dishes, so velveeta, with its citric acid emulsifier, will work best for silky smooth mac n cheeses, or, indeed in this one pan stroganoff. But you do you!