Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff (Printable)

Savor beef, mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, gently cooked for comforting flavors and tender texture.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 900 g (2 lbs) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 400 g (14 oz) cremini mushrooms, sliced
05 - 480 ml (2 cups) low sodium beef broth
06 - 60 ml (1/4 cup) Worcestershire sauce
07 - 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato paste
08 - 5 g (1 tsp) dried thyme
09 - 4 g (1 tsp) paprika
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Finishing Ingredients

11 - 240 ml (1 cup) sour cream
12 - 20 g (2 tbsp) all-purpose flour
13 - 340 g (12 oz) egg noodles, cooked separately
14 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# Method:

01 - Season beef with salt and black pepper. Add beef, onion, garlic, and mushrooms to the slow cooker.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, and paprika. Pour mixture over beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
03 - Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or until beef is tender.
04 - In a separate bowl, combine flour with 60 ml (1/4 cup) cold water to make a slurry. Stir flour mixture into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for an additional 20 minutes.
05 - Stir sour cream into the beef mixture until fully incorporated, creating a creamy sauce.
06 - Spoon beef stroganoff over cooked egg noodles and garnish with chopped parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Family favorite with minimal prep required
  • Slow cooking delivers fork-tender beef every time
  • Rich and creamy sauce perfect for cozy nights
  • Uses everyday ingredients from your pantry
  • Comes together quickly in the morning then cooks hands-off all day
02 -
  • High in protein to keep everyone satisfied
  • A real crowd-pleaser for all ages
  • Perfect for meal prep and freezes beautifully
03 -
  • Try adding a handful of dried porcini mushrooms to the broth for an extra dash of umami
  • Always brown the beef in small batches to avoid steaming and to build a tasty crust
  • For a lighter sauce, you can blend equal parts sour cream and plain yogurt

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