Creamy Ground Pork Stroganoff (video)
A childhood favorite of mine! This easy, creamy mushroom and ground pork stroganoff is packed with flavor. It comes together in no time so it’s perfect for busy days! It’s made with ground pork, mushrooms, onion, carrots, and garlic, all combined in a creamy sauce and served over egg noodles. This classic, Eastern European and Ukrainian dish was a staple in our home growing up and I still enjoy it to this day in my kitchen!
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Ingredients for Creamy Stroganoff Recipe
I love this simple stroganoff recipe because it’s made with staple ingredients you almost always have. Here are the main ingredients you’ll need; you can find the full list in the recipe card below.
- Ground Pork: I recommend using ground pork with higher fat-content, not lean. The extra fat will keep the pork juicier. You can also use ground beef, chicken or turkey (another favorite of mine).
- Mushrooms: simple, white or brown mushrooms work great for this recipe.
- Onion, Carrot & Garlic: these three combined add lots of great aroma and flavor to the creamy sauce.
- Butter: I love to cook with butter, especially for this recipe. I like to use a good quality salted butter since it adds great flavor.
- Chicken Broth: for making the sauce. Use beef broth if you’re using ground beef.
- Half-and-Half: this is a combination of milk and cream; for making the sauce.
- Fresh Dill & Parsley: fresh herbs work best for this recipe. They’ll add lots of great aroma!
Alternatives to Using Half-and-Half
In this recipe, I’m using half-and-half (half milk, half cream) for making the creamy pork stroganoff extra creamy! Here are a few different options:
- Heavy Cream: for a very rich and creamy sauce, replace the half and half with heavy cream.
- Whole Milk: for a lower calorie version, replace it with whole milk and increase the amount of flour from 2 tablespoons to 3 tablespoons.
- Milk Alternatives: this recipe will also work with non-dairy milks/creams. I recommend increasing the amount of flour 2 tablespoons to 3 tablespoons for a thick sauce.
Preparing the Egg Noodles
You’ll love how quickly this creamy pork stroganoff comes together! Here’s how to put it together.
- Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water up to a boil. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions; usually about 10 minutes.
- Drain the cooked noodles, cover and keep them warm on the stove top.
- You can also enjoy this dish with other types of pasta or even mashed potatoes.
How to Make Creamy Pork Stroganoff
While the egg noodles are cooking, it’s time to get started on the creamy pork stroganoff itself. Here’s how I prepare all the ingredients:
- Start with the mushrooms. Preheat a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of cooking oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Into the melted butter, add the sliced mushrooms. Fry the mushrooms for 7 to 9 minutes, until they’re nicely brown all over. Season the mushrooms with salt when they’re almost done.
- Transfer the mushrooms into the a separate bowl, and into the same, add a drizzle of oil, if needed. Add the ground pork next. Fry it for 7 to 9 minutes until it’s browned all over, breaking the ground pork into smaller bits as it browns. Remove the cooked pork from the pan and add to the mushrooms.
- Next, add another 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and add the onion and carrots. Reduce the heat to medium and saute the mixture for 7 to 9 minutes, until the onion is tender and translucent. Add the minced garlic next.
Seasoning the Creamy Sauce
This creamy ground pork stroganoff has lots of great flavors combined together! I love to add a little bit of smoked paprika for some smokiness and ground coriander is a great addition, too. You can also use regular paprika if you prefer.
- Along with the garlic, also add the salt, ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and coriander. Mix everything together and cook the mixture for a minute.
Putting it All Together
Time to bring it all together! Here’s how to finish the sauce:
- Next, add in the all-purpose flour. This will thicken the cream and broth. Toss the flour with the onion mixture and cook for about a minute.
- Gradually begin adding the chicken broth, stirring it into the onion mixture. Next, add in the half-and-half and heavy cream. Return the browned mushrooms and ground pork to the pan and mix everything together.
- Bring the sauce up to a simmer over medium heat, then continue to cook for another 6 to 8 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
- Sprinkle in the fresh herbs at the very end. Remove the sauce from the heat, cover and let the sauce stand for another 5 to 10 minutes; it will thicken further.
Serving Mushroom & Pork Stroganoff
Most traditional stroganoff recipes are made with wide egg noodles. And that’s how I like to enjoy this recipe, too. You can also serve the sauce with my Creamy Mashed Potatoes or other pasta, such as penne or spaghetti.
Two ways to serve this dish:
- Pour the prepared ground pork stroganoff sauce into the egg noodles and combine everything together in one large pot or bowl.
- Add the egg noodles into each serving bowl, then spoon the pork sauce over the top of the noodles. Sprinkle with more fresh herbs and enjoy!
More Recipes!
Enjoyed this quick and easy dinner recipe? Make sure to check out some of my other recipes you’re sure to enjoy! Also, check out my Eastern European cookbook, Beyond Borscht, for more classic recipes like this.
- Classic Beef Stroganoff: the original version of this iconic recipe, made with mushrooms and tender beef coated in a creamy sauce. I love this recipe with beef tenderloin tips.
- Ukrainian Braised Pork in Gravy: tender chunks of braised pork shoulder in a savory and delicious gravy, served with mashed potatoes. Hearty and delicious!
- Easy Chicken Rice Pilaf (Plov): another childhood favorite! This quick and easy chicken rice dinner is made with rice, carrots, garlic and aromatic spices.
- Turkey Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy: the juiciest and most delicious meatballs ever, with a creamy gravy, served with mashed potatoes! The ultimate comfort food!
- Creamy Tuscan Turkey Meatballs – rich and creamy orzo pasta dish with the best turkey meatballs! Seasoned with thyme, rosemary and sun-dried tomatoes!
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Easy, Creamy Ground Pork Stroganoff Recipe (video)
Ingredients
- 1 pound wide egg noodles
- 1 pound ground pork, or beef, chicken, turkey
- oil for cooking
- 4 tbsp salted butter, divided
- 10 to 12 large sliced mushrooms, white or brown
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, grated
- 6 to 8 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp smoked or regular paprika
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half, or cream or whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp EACH: fresh dill, fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Cooking the Noodles:
- Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water up to a boil. Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions; usually about 10 minutes.
- Drain the cooked noodles, cover and keep them warm on the stove top. You can also enjoy this dish with other types of pasta or even mashed potatoes.
Cooking the Fillings:
- Start with the mushrooms. Preheat a large frying pan over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of cooking oil and 2 tablespoons of butter. Into the melted butter, add the sliced mushrooms. Fry the mushrooms for 7 to 9 minutes, until they’re nicely brown all over. Season the mushrooms with salt when they’re almost done.
- Transfer the mushrooms into the a separate bowl, and into the same, add a drizzle of oil, if needed. Add the ground pork next. Fry it for 7 to 9 minutes until it’s browned all over, breaking the ground pork into smaller bits as it browns. Remove the cooked pork from the pan and add to the mushrooms.
- Next, add another 2 tablespoons of butter to the pan and add the onion and carrots. Reduce the heat to medium and sauté the mixture for 7 to 9 minutes, until the onion is tender and translucent. Add the minced garlic next.
- Along with the garlic, also add the salt, ground black pepper, smoked paprika, and coriander. Mix everything together and cook the mixture for a minute.
Making the Sauce:
- Next, add in the all-purpose flour. This will thicken the cream and broth. Toss the flour with the onion mixture and cook for about a minute.
- Gradually begin adding the chicken broth, stirring it into the onion mixture. Next, add in the half-and-half and heavy cream. Return the browned mushrooms and ground pork to the pan and mix everything together.
- Bring the sauce up to a simmer over medium heat, then continue to cook for another 6 to 8 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
Serving the Stroganoff:
- Sprinkle in the fresh herbs at the very end. Remove the sauce from the heat, cover and let the sauce stand for another 5 to 10 minutes; it will thicken further.
- Two ways to serve this dish:a. Pour the prepared ground pork stroganoff sauce into the egg noodles and combine everything together in one large pot or bowl.b. Add the egg noodles into each serving bowl, then spoon the pork sauce over the top of the noodles. Sprinkle with more fresh herbs and enjoy!
Made this for my family. Very yummy. Thank you for a very tasty, fast and easy recipe.
Hi Diana! I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe! Thank you for leaving a review!
The flavor combinations in this recipe is absolutely amazing! Also, leftovers reheat extremely well. Thank you for an awesome recipe 🙂
You’re very welcome! I’m so happy you loved the recipe! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review!
This recipe was excellent! Everyone in my family loved it, including my 8 year old. I did not have ground coriander on hand so substituted Garam Masala which worked just as well. Thanks for the spin on a classic!
Hi Gina! I’m so glad that the whole family enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. And, I’m glad the masala spice worked well!
Amazingly – lick your fingers – delicious!!! And super easy to make. Everyone in my family loved it. I made it with ground pork. Will try ground turkey or chicken next time. It will definitely be something I make regularly. The flavor combination is amazing. 🤤🤤🤤
Comments like these make my day!! I’m so happy you loved the recipe! It’s so delicious with ground turkey, too. Thank you for leaving a review!
Love this! I used sour cream instead of heavy cream and it gave it a bit of tang.
Thanks for the recipe.
Hi Judi! That’s so wonderful to hear! I’m very glad you enjoyed the recipe!