Crack Ranch Beef Stroganoff
Creamy ranch-infused beef stroganoff loaded with savory ground beef, buttery mushrooms, crispy bacon, and rich cheesy sauce over tender noodles — pure comfort food addiction in every bite!
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients:
* 1 lb ground beef
* 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
* 1 small onion, diced
* 3 cloves garlic, minced
* 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
* 12 oz egg noodles
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
* 1 can cream of mushroom soup
* 1 1/2 cups beef broth
* 1 cup sour cream
* 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
* Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
1. Cook egg noodles according to package directions until tender. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
3. In the same skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess grease.
4. Add onion and mushrooms, cooking for 5–6 minutes until softened.
5. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Mix in ranch seasoning, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.
7. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until thickened.
8. Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream and cheddar cheese until creamy and melted.
9. Add cooked noodles and toss until fully coated.
10. Top with crumbled bacon and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Pro Tip:
For extra rich flavor, use a splash of heavy cream and top with extra crispy bacon and shredded cheese right before serving!