Creamy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
A cozy and easy slow cooker beef stroganoff recipe featuring tender beef, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, perfect for comforting dinners with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (slow cooker low) or 3 to 4 hours (slow cooker high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes (slow cooker low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (slow cooker high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 3/4 cup sour cream, full-fat
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Egg noodles or mashed potatoes, for serving
Instructions
- Cut the beef chuck roast into 1-inch cubes and season generously with salt and pepper. Dice the onion, slice the mushrooms, and mince the garlic cloves. (10-15 minutes)
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining butter. Sauté onions and mushrooms until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic during the last minute. Transfer mixture to the slow cooker.
- Pour beef broth, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce over the meat and veggies in the slow cooker. Sprinkle flour evenly on top and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until beef is tender but not falling apart and sauce is thickened.
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the sour cream gently. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions or prepare mashed potatoes while stroganoff finishes cooking.
- Serve stroganoff over warm noodles or mashed potatoes and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Brown the beef and sauté the mushrooms and onions before slow cooking to enhance flavor. Add sour cream at the end to prevent curdling. If sauce is too thin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with cold water and stir in, cooking on high for 10-15 minutes to thicken. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut cream or vegan alternative and use dairy-free butter or olive oil. For gluten-free, use cornstarch instead of flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 ½ cups strog
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
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