Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff (Printable)

Creamy beef stroganoff gently cooked with mushrooms and onions for rich flavor and tender meat.

# What you'll need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 900 g (2 lbs) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 250 g (9 oz) fresh mushrooms, sliced

→ Sauce Components

05 - 360 ml (1 1/2 cups) beef stock
06 - 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 tsp salt
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 2 tsp Dijon mustard

→ Thickener and Finish

10 - 180 ml (3/4 cup) sour cream
11 - 2 tbsp plain flour
12 - 2 tbsp water
13 - Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

# Method:

01 - Combine beef pieces, onions, garlic, and mushrooms in the bowl of a slow cooker.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard. Pour mixture over contents in the slow cooker.
03 - Cover and cook on low setting for 7-8 hours, or until beef is fork-tender.
04 - Combine flour and water to form a smooth slurry. Stir slurry into slow cooker and continue to cook on high for 15-20 minutes, or until sauce has thickened.
05 - Immediately before serving, stir in sour cream until well combined. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Cooks hands off in the slow cooker so you barely lift a finger
  • Beef turns melt in your mouth soft with zero extra effort
  • Classic rich flavors made simple with pantry ingredients
  • Perfect for batch cooking since leftovers taste even better
02 -
  • Comforting recipe that feeds a crowd without stress
  • Sauce is luxurious but not too heavy
  • Beef becomes fork tender every single time
03 -
  • Sear the beef in multiple batches Do not rush or crowd the pan or you will miss out on caramelized flavor
  • Always let the hot mixture cool slightly before stirring in the dairy This keeps the sauce silky and prevents curdling
  • Taste as you go and season with salt at the end Be generous with fresh herbs for brightness if your ingredients start to feel heavy
  • If you need this as a weeknight lifesaver chop and measure everything the night before so all you do is dump and press start on your slow cooker
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