slow cooker beef stroganoff (Printer View)

Savory beef and mushrooms simmered for a creamy slow cooker stroganoff.

# What you'll need:

→ Meat and Dairy

01 - 900 grams (2 pounds) beef stew meat, cut into 2.5 cm (1 inch) cubes
02 - 1 cup sour cream

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 225 grams (8 ounces) fresh mushrooms, sliced

→ Sauce & Seasoning

06 - 2 cups beef stock
07 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Thickener

11 - 3 tablespoons cornstarch
12 - 3 tablespoons cold water

→ Pasta (for serving)

13 - 340 grams (12 ounces) egg noodles, cooked and drained

# Method:

01 - Arrange beef cubes in an even layer in the bottom of the slow cooker.
02 - Scatter chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms over the beef.
03 - Whisk together beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a bowl, then pour mixture over ingredients in the slow cooker.
04 - Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until beef is tender.
05 - In a small bowl, blend cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir mixture into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 15 minutes until sauce thickens.
06 - Fold sour cream gently into the beef mixture until combined and heated through; do not boil.
07 - Spoon stroganoff over cooked egg noodles and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Saves time because the slow cooker does all the heavy lifting
  • Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays
  • Family friendly and always a crowd pleaser
  • Uses simple ingredients from your pantry and fridge
  • Beef turns exceptionally tender with no special equipment or effort
02 -
  • This dish is high in protein and feels extra nourishing
  • Freezes and reheats beautifully for future meals
03 -
  • Always brown the beef for the deepest flavor even if you are in a hurry
  • Let the stroganoff rest on the keep warm setting for fifteen minutes before serving so the sauce settles and flavors meld
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