Made with tender beef and mushroom chunks, this cozy slow cooker beef stroganoff is slow-cooked in a rich, savory sour cream sauce and served over egg noodles for an easy weeknight dinner for the family.
Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
I make stroganoffs like chicken stroganoff or hamburger stroganoff. fast and slow cookbook), always because my family really loves it. That book has more slow cooker recipes than any other book, and I use it when I want no-touch dinners that actually work. So when I got my hands on a pot roast I decided to turn it into a Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff and it was a huge hit. It was so delicious that even my husband, who hates leftovers, went to eat it again the next day! If you’re looking for an easier dinner like this, you’ll find plenty of cozy, hands-free meals in my collection of slow cooker recipes.
Why I Love Making Beef Stroganoff in the Slow Cooker
I grew up eating traditional beef stroganoff, which was always one of my favorites. This slow cooker version is still nostalgic and great to make for dinner on a busy day. My husband keeps asking me to make this. That’s always a good sign!
- Family Friendly: Tommy and Madison gave a thumbs up. You can eat it with noodles or rice, which children like, or if they don’t like it, you can eat it with mushrooms.
- convenient: Leave the slow cooker to work as you go about your day, and then come home to a warm, home-cooked meal.
- Perfect for meal prep: It tastes great as leftovers and reheats well.
materials needed
Below is detailed information on all Beef Stroganoff ingredients. See recipe card for exact measurements.
- all purpose flour Coat the beef and form a nice crust.
- Kosher salt and pepper Season the meat and sauce.
- Beef Chuck Roast: You don’t want lean beef here. It will be too dry. Chuck roast is perfect. Trim the fat and cut into small chunks. Removing the fat before cooking makes the sauce cleaner and less greasy.
- olive oil Coat the pan before cooking the onions and beef.
- onion The more it boils, the softer and sweeter it becomes. For best results, always sauté before adding to the slow cooker.
- mushroom Add fiber and richness. You can use white button or baby bella mushrooms.
- Sweet paprika and Worcestershire sauce Enhance flavor.
- Beef Broth: Boiling the meat in broth gives it a deeper flavor than water. You only need 1 cup. It might not look like much, but it will happen! In a slow cooker, the liquid doesn’t evaporate as much, so you’ll need much less than you would on the stove.
- cream Makes beef stroganoff creamy.
- Egg noodles: I love Whole Foods 365 Egg Noodles. It comes in a 16 ounce bag. Some other brands are only 12 ounces, so double check the size when purchasing.
How to Make Beef Stroganoff in a Slow Cooker
If you’re in a hurry, you can skip browning the beef and sautéing the onions, but I think the extra steps are worth it. It enhances the taste of the entire dish. See recipe card below for printable instructions.
- Please season the beef. With salt, pepper and flour.
- Please fry the onions Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once tender, transfer to slow cooker and wipe pan clean.
- ground beef Simmer over medium-high heat for a few minutes per side, then add to the crock pot.
- Add the remaining ingredients and cook slowly. Mix the paprika, stock, salt and Worcestershire, then top with the mushrooms. Cover machine and cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 8 to 10 hours. The meat is done when it becomes soft and breaks easily.
- If adding sour cream: Stir well for the last 30 minutes. If you add it too early, the sauce may harden and separate.
- How to Serve: Boil the noodles according to the instructions on the package. Place the beef stroganoff on top of the noodles.
Best Cuts of Beef for Slow Cooker Stroganoff
The advantage of a slow cooker is that you can use larger pieces of meat. It is often tougher than other cuts but less expensive. Because you cook it slowly in a crock pot, you can get tender beef for a lot less money. I think beef shoulder roast works best for this slow cooker stroganoff recipe.
What to Serve with Beef Stroganoff
Beef stroganoff is typically served over egg noodles, but you can use other short pasta shapes, gluten-free pasta, or one of the options listed below. If you want other options to replace the noodles, I’ve also included a few side dish recipes.
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Serving Size: 1 1 cup beef and vegetables, 1 cup cooked noodles
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Season the beef with 1½ teaspoons salt, pepper, and flour.
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and onion to skillet and sauté over medium heat until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker and wipe clean.
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Increase the heat to medium-high and add a generous amount of oil to the skillet. Grill the beef for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Transfer beef to slow cooker.
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Add paprika, beef broth, remaining salt, and Worcestershire sauce and mix well. It may look dry, but trust me. There will be plenty of liquid. Top with mushrooms and stir gently. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours (or on LOW for 8 to 10 hours) until the beef is very tender.
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About 30 minutes before serving, add sour cream and stir until combined.
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Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Serve the stroganoff over noodles or place in the slow cooker just before serving.
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Variations and Tips
- Chuck roast or pot roast are best.—Slow cooking makes them soft and break easily.
- No mushrooms: Not a fan? Skip it or add frozen peas or peas and carrots at the end for extra vegetables.
- Substitute for beef broth 1 cup bone broth or beef broth and water.
- Make it Gluten Free: Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or gluten-free egg noodles and check the Worcestershire label.
- Sour Cream Exchange: Readers have commented on my meatball stroganoff recipe, saying they had success using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Final season: Slow cooking can weaken the salt. Taste and adjust just before serving.
- At first, one cup may not feel like enough liquid. This is normal. As the beef and mushrooms cook, they release a lot of moisture, creating a rich and flavorful sauce without the need for broth.
clothing material: 1 1 cup beef and vegetables, 1 cup cooked noodles, calorie: 579 calorie, carbohydrate: 61 g, protein: 46 g, province: 17.5 g, Saturated Fat: 7.5 g, Cholesterol: 177.5 mg, sodium: 768 mg, fiber: 3.5 g, sugar: 4.5 g
Storage + leftovers (better the next day!)
It is best to keep the sauce and pasta in separate containers to prevent the noodles from absorbing the sauce. But if you’re taking leftovers to work or mixing everything up in the slow cooker, don’t worry! If you reheat it, the sauce may thicken a bit. If necessary, you can add water or broth to thin it out.
- Refrigerated storage Leftovers for up to 4 days.
- reheat Place in the microwave until warm.
Can you freeze beef stroganoff?
If you plan on freezing this beef stroganoff, I wouldn’t add the sour cream to the slow cooker. Dairy sauces can separate and become grainy when thawed.
Instead, top each serving with 2 tablespoons of sour cream. Then let the leftovers cool and freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
To eat, thaw it in the refrigerator the day before. Microwave until warm, then stir in sour cream.
Variations and Tips
- Chuck roast or pot roast are best.—Slow cooking makes them soft and break easily.
- No mushrooms: Not a fan? Skip it or add chopped bell peppers or frozen peas at the end for extra vegetables.
- Substitute for beef broth Add bone broth or beef broth and water.
- Make it Gluten Free: Serve over mashed potatoes, rice or gluten-free egg noodles and check the Worcestershire label.
- Sour Cream Exchange: Readers have commented on my other meatball stroganoff, saying they had success using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream. Some use dairy-free sour cream or omit it altogether.
- Final season: Slow cooking can weaken the salt. Taste and adjust just before serving.
- At first it seems like there isn’t enough liquid. This is normal. As the beef and mushrooms cook, they release a lot of moisture, creating a rich and flavorful sauce without the need for broth.
More Slow Cooker Beef Recipes You’ll Love
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