Meatball Stroganoff with Dreamy Cream Sauce

If you’re looking for a cozy, comforting dinner that’s simple to make yet tastes like something special, this Meatball Stroganoff with Dreamy Cream Sauce is just the thing. Juicy, tender meatballs are simmered in a velvety mushroom cream sauce and served over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for the ultimate family-friendly meal.

This dish has all the flavors you love from classic beef stroganoff but with a fun twist — hearty meatballs instead of strips of beef. The creamy sauce, rich with mushrooms, sour cream, and just the right touch of seasoning, coats every bite in pure comfort. It’s the kind of dinner that brings everyone back for seconds.

🍽️ Meatball Stroganoff with Dreamy Cream Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)

• ½ cup breadcrumbs

• 1 large egg

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, finely grated or minced

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)

For the Cream Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 small onion, diced

• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• ½ cup sour cream

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley, for garnish

For Serving:

• Egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes

Instructions

1. Make the Meatballs

   • In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper.

   • Roll into 1-inch balls.

   • Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet). Remove and set aside.

2. Prepare the Cream Sauce

   • In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onion and mushrooms, cooking until soft and golden.

   • Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

   • Sprinkle in flour and stir until it forms a paste. Slowly whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.

   • Simmer for 5–6 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.

3. Simmer the Meatballs

   • Return the browned meatballs to the skillet. Cover and let them simmer in the sauce for 10–12 minutes, or until cooked through.

4. Finish the Sauce

   • Stir in sour cream, then taste and adjust with salt and pepper.

   • Keep heat low to prevent curdling.

5. Serve & Enjoy

   • Spoon meatballs and dreamy cream sauce over buttered egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.

   • Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Tips for the Best Stroganoff

• For lighter flavor, use ground turkey or chicken in place of beef.

• Always brown the meatballs first — it adds extra flavor to the sauce.

• Don’t boil the sauce after adding sour cream; keep it on low heat.

• Make ahead! Meatballs and sauce can be prepared earlier in the day and gently reheated before serving.

Variations

• Add a splash of white wine when cooking the mushrooms for more depth.

• Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a tangy twist.

• Make it gluten-free by swapping breadcrumbs and flour for gluten-free alternatives.

Why This Recipe Works

This recipe is comfort food at its finest — hearty meatballs, a silky cream sauce, and plenty of flavor in every bite. It’s simple enough for a weeknight but delicious enough to serve when company comes over. Pair it with a crisp green salad or roasted veggies, and you’ve got a complete, soul-warming dinner.