Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is the ultimate cozy comfort food recipe for busy weeknights. Made with tender beef stew meat, creamy golden mushroom soup, savory onion soup mix, and rich sour cream, this easy crockpot dinner delivers big flavor with minimal prep. If you love hearty family meals, this creamy beef stroganoff recipe is guaranteed to become a favorite at your dinner table.
Perfect for chilly evenings, meal prep, or lazy weekends, this easy slow cooker beef stroganoff recipe creates fork-tender beef in a rich mushroom sauce that tastes like it simmered all day. Serve it over buttery egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or fluffy rice for the perfect comforting meal.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
- Easy 5-ingredient crockpot recipe
- Rich and creamy mushroom sauce
- Tender slow-cooked beef stew meat
- Perfect family-friendly comfort food
- Great for meal prep and leftovers
- Budget-friendly dinner idea
Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Beef Stroganoff
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 2 cans condensed golden mushroom soup
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 cup beef broth or water
- 1 cup sour cream
Optional Add-Ins
- Fresh sliced mushrooms
- Chopped onion
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions
- Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray for easy cleanup.
- Add the condensed golden mushroom soup, beef broth, and dry onion soup mix to the crockpot. Stir until combined and smooth.
- Add the beef stew meat and stir well so the meat is fully coated in the creamy mushroom mixture.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours until the beef becomes tender and juicy.
- Once the beef is fully cooked, reduce the heat to LOW or WARM.
- In a small bowl, stir the sour cream until smooth. Slowly mix in a spoonful of the hot sauce from the slow cooker to temper the sour cream.
- Stir the sour cream mixture into the crockpot until the beef stroganoff becomes creamy and rich.
- Let the stroganoff rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Tips for the Best Crockpot Beef Stroganoff
- Use low-sodium soup and broth to control salt levels.
- Add mushrooms and onions for extra homemade flavor.
- Greek yogurt can replace sour cream for a lighter version.
- Keep the lid closed during cooking for the most tender beef.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
What to Serve with Beef Stroganoff
This creamy slow cooker beef stroganoff pairs perfectly with:
- Buttered egg noodles
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- White rice
- Roasted carrots
- Steamed broccoli
- Warm dinner rolls
