Description

A creamy and tender Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff that combines succulent beef chuck, fresh mushrooms, and a rich sour cream sauce. This comforting and hassle-free recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners, delivering deep flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture with minimal hands-on time.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef and Vegetables

2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into bite-size strips or cubes
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced

Sauce and Thickener

2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch

Cooking Fats and Garnish

2 tablespoons butter or oil (for sautéing)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

To Serve

12 ounces egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions

Instructions

Prepare the Beef and Vegetables: Cut the beef chuck roast into bite-size strips or cubes for even cooking. Slice mushrooms and dice onions and garlic, preparing them for sautéing and slow cooking.
Sauté Mushrooms, Onions, and Garlic: Heat butter or oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, onions, and garlic, sautéing until tender and lightly browned to enhance flavor and aroma.
Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Transfer the sautéed vegetables and beef pieces into the slow cooker. Pour in beef broth and add Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper, stirring gently to combine without breaking up the beef.
Slow Cook Until Tender: Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender and flavors have melded together.
Thicken the Sauce and Add Sour Cream: About 30 minutes before serving, mix flour or cornstarch with a small amount of cold water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Fold in sour cream carefully to achieve a creamy texture without overheating or curdling.
Serve Over Cooked Egg Noodles: Meanwhile, cook egg noodles following package directions. Serve the beef stroganoff mixture over the noodles and garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a bright finish.

Notes

Choose beef chuck or stew meat for the best tenderness after slow cooking.
Sear the beef before slow cooking to develop richer flavor.
Don’t skip sautéing mushrooms and onions to maximize umami and texture.
Add sour cream last and avoid high heat to prevent curdling.
Adjust sauce thickness gradually by adding the flour or cornstarch slurry bit by bit.
For gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour or cornstarch and gluten-free noodles or rice.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup stroganoff with noodles
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 85mg

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