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Slow cooker beef stroganoff topped with fresh parsley on a rustic table

Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword crock pot, crockpot beef recipe, easy dinner, slow cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat or sirloin cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika optional
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or cornstarch for thickening
  • 2 tablespoons butter optional, for richness
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
  • Cooked egg noodles rice, or mashed potatoes (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Place the beef, onion, garlic, mushrooms, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using) into the slow cooker. Stir to combine everything evenly.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk the sour cream with the flour (or cornstarch) until smooth. Stir this mixture into the slow cooker about 30 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
  4. And just wait until you taste the sauce…And just wait until you taste the sauce…
  5. If you’d like a richer flavor, stir in the butter at this stage. Continue cooking on low until the sauce is creamy and heated through.
  6. Serve the beef stroganoff over cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Slow Cooker Tips

  1. Brown the beef first to add depth of flavor. Use fresh mushrooms rather than dried or canned for best texture.
  2. Don’t add sour cream too early. Adding it at the end keeps the sauce rich and smooth.
  3. If you want a thicker sauce, mix a little cornstarch with cold water and stir it in after cooking, then heat for a few minutes.

  4. Season your dish well with salt and pepper before adding sour cream. Taste and adjust at the end for the best balance.