Ground Beef Stroganoff

1 TBS olive oil
1 lb lean ground beef 
1/2 medium onion diced
1 lb mushrooms sliced (optional)
2 garlic cloves minced 
2 TBS flour
1 cup beef broth
1 cup whipping cream or half and half
1/3 cup sour cream
1 TBS Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt, adjust to taste
1/2 tsp ground black pepper, adjust to taste

1.  Preheat a heavy, deep pan over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add ground beef and stir to break down beef into tiny pieces. Add onions and minced garlic. Saute until the onion is translucent and golden brown. 

2.  Add sliced mushrooms and saute for another 5 minutes. 

3.  Add flour and stir until fully incorporated. Be sure to mix in any lumps that form.

4.  Add 1 cup beef broth, 1 cup whipping cream, 1 TBS Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper and bring it to a simmer. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes. 

5.  Remove from the heat and add in sour cream. Stir to combine everything together and season to taste if needed. Serve over noodles, rice or potatoes. 

from Natasha's Kitchen