Creamy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
A comforting and easy slow cooker beef stroganoff with tender beef, mushrooms, and a rich sour cream sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 to 6 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes to 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes, to serve
Instructions
- Pat the beef chuck roast cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches, about 4-5 minutes per batch, until caramelized on all sides. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and mushrooms and cook an additional 5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and begin to brown. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to the slow cooker over the beef.
- Pour 2 cups beef broth over the beef and veggies. Stir in 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Combine gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- About 20 minutes before serving, mix 2 tablespoons flour with a little cold water to make a slurry. Stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Replace lid and cook on high for remaining time.
- Turn off the slow cooker and stir in 1 cup sour cream until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the stroganoff over cooked egg noodles or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Do not skip browning the beef to lock in flavor. Avoid cooking too long after adding sour cream to prevent curdling. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch and use gluten-free noodles. For dairy-free, replace sour cream with coconut cream or vegan sour cream alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25
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