Ground Turkey Stroganoff
This ground turkey stroganoff delivers all the creamy, comforting flavors of the classic dish while being a little lighter than traditional beef versions. The homemade sauce is made with ground turkey, mushrooms, onions, and garlic, along with creamy components – it’s rich and saucy and served over egg noodles for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
Hi cozy comfort food. 😍
This is the perfect weeknight dinner that’s (mostly) family-approved, cozy, and hearty all at the same time.
The homemade sauce is served over egg noodles for a meal that hits all of the nutrition components we look for in a meal: protein, carbs (energy), veggies, and flavor. It’s…
😋 Seriously delicious: This recipe delivers all the creamy, savory comfort of classic stroganoff with incredible flavor.
⏰ Ready in 40 minutes: This meal works for busy weeknights when you need dinner fast.
💪 Protein-rich: Each serving has more than 30 grams of protein!
🛒 Made with simple ingredients: Nothing fancy here, just basic ingredients that come together in a delicious way.
👨👩👧👦 Family-approved: Even the kids love this creamy, mild-flavored dinner.
🍄 Veggie-packed: Bonus, this meal also has mushrooms and onions for extra nutrition and flavor.
You’ll also want to try my ground turkey stir-fry, ground turkey taco skillet, turkey and cheese sliders, and ground turkey tacos next time.
Ingredient Notes
You’ll need some fresh ingredients and pantry staples to bring this meal to the table: egg noodles, olive oil, minced onion, ground turkey, sea salt, black pepper, baby bella mushrooms, garlic, flour, broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable), heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, and sour cream.
- Ground turkey: Skip the 99% fat-free turkey; it is so lean that it ends up dry and flavorless (IMHO). Use ground turkey with a little bit of fat in it to keep the sauce juicy and flavorful.
Emily’s Tips & Tricks
- Pro tip: Break up the ground turkey into small, uniform pieces as it cooks for the most tender, evenly-cooked result that mimics traditional stroganoff.
- Shortcuts: Use pre-sliced mushrooms from the grocery store and frozen chopped onions to cut your prep time, without sacrificing taste.
- Feeding kids without pressure: Serve the noodles and the sauce separately, kids may need a tiny portion of the sauce in a taster bowl to start. Serve the meal with a few sides you know your kids will eat (milk, fruit, etc.) in case they don’t partake in the sauce.
- Variations: Try ground chicken, lean ground beef, or even plant-based ground meat using the same cooking method and timing.
Ground Turkey Stroganoff Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Description
This ground turkey stroganoff is creamy, comforting, and ready in 40 minutes! Made with ground turkey, mushrooms, and a rich sour cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. egg noodles
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 lb. ground turkey (not 99% fat-free)
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 1 lb. baby bella mushrooms, stems removed and sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 cup broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for egg noodles and cook according to package instructions. (Drop noodles after you add the mushrooms to the turkey mixture, and they should both end up done about the same time.)
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until slightly softened and golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add ground turkey and season with salt and pepper. Break up with a spatula or the back of a spoon into small crumbles. Cook until almost cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add sliced mushrooms and garlic to the turkey and stir to combine. Cook for another 5 minutes, until mushrooms start to soften and have released their moisture (mixture will look wet).
- Sprinkle turkey and mushrooms with flour and stir into the turkey mixture until it’s coated. Pour in broth, cream, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, turn down the heat to low, and stir frequently. Let cook 5-10 minutes, until mixture has thickened, but is still saucy. ***If your burner runs hot, this may cook faster.
- Stir in sour cream, remove from heat, and serve over egg noodles. Top with flaky salt and freshly cracked pepper to taste.
Notes
- Storage: Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce. Can be frozen for up to 3 months, though the sour cream sauce may separate slightly when thawed.
- Ingredient notes: Use 93/7 lean ground turkey for best results. Button or baby bella mushrooms work great. Full-fat sour cream creates the creamiest sauce – light sour cream can curdle when heated. Wide egg noodles are traditional, but pappardelle or fettuccine work too.
- Prep ahead: Brown the turkey and vegetables up to 1 day ahead and store in the fridge. Add the sauce ingredients and simmer when ready to serve for a super quick dinner.
- Helpful tools: Large skillet or Dutch oven, wooden spoon for stirring, whisk for sauce, colander for noodles
- Serve with: Steamed green beans, roasted broccoli, simple side salad, crusty bread, or roasted asparagus
Serving Suggestions
This meal is pretty hearty, all you need is a green veggie!
- Frozen Peas
- Italian Chopped Salad
- Air Fryer Broccoli
- French Green Beans
- Simple green salad
About the Author
Emily Dingmann is a recipe developer, nutrition expert, and founder of My Everyday Table. She specializes in creating easy, healthy recipes that help busy parents feed their families well every single day, without the stress. With a degree in Nutrition and over 20 years of experience, Emily shares family-friendly meals that are practical, nourishing, and full of flavor. Learn more about Emily’s approach to everyday cooking and nutrition here.
Food styling and photography by Loren Runion.
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