Description
This Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff recipe offers tender chunks of beef simmered in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with sour cream and cream cheese. Perfect for a comforting family dinner, it’s effortlessly prepared in a slow cooker and served over egg noodles for a classic American favorite that’s both hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Vegetables
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cups beef broth
Thickening and Creamy Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
To Serve
- 12 ounces egg noodles, cooked and drained
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the beef stew meat, chopped onion, and minced garlic into the slow cooker. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, paprika, Dijon mustard, and beef broth. Stir everything together to combine well.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover and cook the mixture on low for 7 to 8 hours, or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is tender and cooked through.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker, then cook on high for an additional 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the Creamy Elements: Stir in the sour cream and cream cheese until they are fully melted and combined, creating a rich and creamy sauce. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Spoon the beef stroganoff over cooked egg noodles. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired for added freshness and color.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, brown the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.
- Greek yogurt can be used as a substitute for sour cream for a lighter option.
- To make a lower-carb version, serve the stroganoff over zucchini noodles or cauliflower mash instead of egg noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
