Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
This slow cooker beef stroganoff is the ultimate easy crockpot dinner rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying with almost no hands-on work. Inspired by the classic Russian comfort dish, this modern crockpot beef stroganoff recipe transforms simple pantry ingredients into a hearty, cozy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, cold evenings, or stress-free family dinners.
Instead of standing over the stove, you simply whisk together a creamy sauce, pour it over tender beef stew meat, and let the slow cooker do all the work. As it cooks low and slow, the beef becomes fork-tender while the sauce turns silky, savory, and full of classic stroganoff flavor.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff:
Hands-off cooking: Just minutes of prep for a true set-it-and-forget-it dinner
Ultra-tender beef: Slow cooking breaks down tougher cuts for melt-in-your-mouth results
Creamy comfort food: Rich, savory sauce made without complicated steps
Budget-friendly: Uses affordable beef stew meat and pantry staples
Family-approved: Mild, cozy flavors everyone loves even picky eaters
Slow Cooker Family-Style Beef Stroganoff
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
2 to 2½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1–1½ inch chunks
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 medium onion, finely chopped (optional, but adds depth of flavor)
1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1½ cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
8 ounces sliced mushrooms, fresh or canned and drained (optional)
¾ to 1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thickening)
Cooked egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice, for serving
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Directions:
Season the beef: Place the raw beef chunks in the slow cooker. Season with salt and black pepper. Add onion and mushrooms if using.
Make the creamy stroganoff sauce: In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, and seasonings until smooth.
Pour and stir: Pour the sauce evenly over the beef and gently stir to coat.
Cook low and slow: Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is very tender.
Thicken if needed: Stir in cornstarch slurry during the last 20 minutes if you prefer a thicker sauce.
Finish with sour cream: Reduce heat to LOW or WARM and stir in sour cream until creamy and smooth.
Serve: Spoon over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Serving & Pairing Ideas:
This creamy crockpot beef stroganoff is perfect over buttered egg noodles, but it’s equally delicious with fluffy mashed potatoes or steamed white rice. Pair it with green beans, roasted broccoli, or a simple side salad to balance the richness. Add warm dinner rolls or crusty bread to soak up every drop of sauce.
Tips & Variations:
Extra flavor: Brown the beef briefly before slow cooking for deeper taste
Lighter option: Use light sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (stir in off heat)
Kid-friendly: Skip mushrooms or add them to only half the slow cooker
Crowd-size meal: Add extra broth and half a can more soup to stretch servings
