This cozy slow cooker beef stroganoff is the kind of meal that fills the house with rich, savory aroma all day. Tender chunks of beef simmer in a creamy mushroom sauce until melt-in-your-mouth soft, then finished with sour cream for that classic, comforting touch. Perfect for busy days, family dinners, or when you just want something warm and hearty waiting for you.
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Family Favorites, Main Course, Slow Cooker
Cuisine American, European-Inspired
Servings 6servings
Calories 420kcal
Ingredients
2-2 1/2poundsbeef stew meatcut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch chunks
1tspsalt
1/2tspblack pepper
1onionmedium, finely chopped (optional)
1cancream of mushroom soup10.5 oz
1 1/2cupsbeef broth
2tbspWorcestershire sauce
1tbspDijon mustard
2-3clovesgarlicminced
1tspdried thyme or Italian seasoningoptional
8ozmushroomssliced, fresh or canned (optional)
3/4-1cupsour creamadjust to taste
2tbspcornstarchoptional
2tbspcold waterfor slurry (optional)
egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or ricefor serving
fresh parsleychopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Place the beef stew meat into the slow cooker. Season with salt and black pepper. Add chopped onion and mushrooms if using.
In a bowl, whisk together cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic, and optional seasoning until smooth.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the beef, making sure all pieces are coated.
Gently stir to combine, ensuring most of the beef is submerged in the sauce.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender.
If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch and cold water, stir into the slow cooker, and cook for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
Reduce heat to LOW or WARM and stir in sour cream until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
For deeper flavor, sear the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. You can also swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.