Budget Beef Stroganoff with Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

A tender beef dish with sour cream and mushrooms, served over fluffy rice for a comforting meal. This Russian-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs ground beef, onion, mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1 cup, sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup white rice
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp, chopped parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cook 1 cup white rice in a pot with 1 cup beef broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook until tender, then set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 diced onion and 1 cup sliced mushrooms. Cook for 5 minutes until softened and golden.
4. Step 4: Add 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 tbsp chopped parsley. Cook for 1-2 minutes until warmed through. Serve over rice.