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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

This slow cooker beef stroganoff is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Tender beef, savory mushrooms, and a rich, creamy sauce come together in a dish that practically makes itself while you go about your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat or chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces fresh mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cups beef broth low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard optional, for extra depth of flavor
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons water to mix with cornstarch
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 12 ounces egg noodles cooked separately
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Mixing Bowl (for cornstarch slurry)
  • Pot (for cooking egg noodles)

Method
 

  1. Place the beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms in your slow cooker.
  2. Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard (if using). Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours (or on high for 4 hours) until the beef is fork-tender.
  4. In the final 30 minutes of cooking, mix the cornstarch with water until smooth and stir it into the slow cooker. Allow the sauce to thicken.
  5. After cooking is complete, gently stir in the sour cream.
  6. Serve the creamy beef stroganoff over cooked egg noodles and garnish with the chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

This recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a satisfying, homemade meal with minimal hands-on time. Prepare the ingredients in the morning, then let the slow cooker transform them into tender, flavorful beef stroganoff by dinnertime. You can easily adapt the dish by swapping beef for chicken or using Greek yogurt in place of sour cream if preferred. Serve with egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or even over cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.