Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
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Beef stew meat, brown gravy, and a few other pantry favorites are all you need to make this delicious Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff. This recipe tastes better than a restaurant and you will want to make over and over.
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I made your Beef Stroganoff recipe today and just finished eating dinner. It was easy and delicious! I used fresh Italian parsley for garnish. I will definitely make this again!
– sharon
This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is my go-to when I’m in the mood for comfort food. With just a few ingredients and quick prep, the beef turns out so flavorful, tender, and the sauce is thick and decadent. This recipe is my mom’s stove-top recipe that I adapted for the slow cooker.
If I’m having friends or family over, this is the dish that always gets a ton of compliments—and everyone wants the recipe! Skip the stress of figuring out dinner and make this easy beef stroganoff.
Key Ingredients
Beef Stew Meat Cubes – or a chuck or bottom roast cut up.
Brown Gravy Mix – This adds all the beefy flavor
Seasonings – Thyme, oregano, and black pepper
Yellow Onion – Diced, adds texture and flavor.
Mushrooms – Use fresh button mushrooms, sliced. To save time, buy these presliced.
Egg noodles – These are cooked on the stove top, as the slow cooker does not cook pasta properly.
Sour Cream – This is the key ingredient in the dish, makes the sauce mellow and creamy. Add this at the end of the cooking time as well. {The full recipe is in the recipe card below the images}.
How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff (4 easy steps)
- Combine the gravy mix and water.
- Add the sauce to the slow cooker with the beef, vegetables, and seasonings.
- Let that simmer away until the beef is tender.
- Fold in the sour cream and noodles and plate up!
Variations
Sour Cream Swap: Use a block of cream cheese instead of sour cream for a richer sauce – just warm in the microwave before adding to the hot gravy so it melts smoothly.
Pasta Swap: You can use 8 ounces of any pasta you would like, even whole grain.
Lower fat content: Trim the beef well, and use low-fat sour cream instead of full-fat.
Meatballs: Use 1-2 pounds of frozen meatballs, cut the time down to 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
Ground beef: Be sure to brown and crumble the beef before adding to the slow cooker.
Chicken: You can use boneless chicken breasts or thighs. Use chicken or turkey gravy instead of beef. Shred the chicken before adding the noodles and sour cream.
Serving Ideas
- Enjoy on its own if you’re short on time or low on groceries.
- Skip the pasta and serve the creamy beef mixture over hot steamed rice or mashed potatoes for a tasty twist.
- Pair with a green salad or steamed vegetables for a light side. Also, dinner rolls are a great touch to finish off the meal.
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs. beef stew meat, (raw cubed beef)
- 1.74 oz brown gravy packets, (two .87 oz. packets gravy packets)
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- ½ tsp. dried leaf thyme, (not ground)
- ½ tsp. dried leaf oregano, (not ground)
- ½ tsp. black pepper
Add these items after cooking time is up:
- 16 oz. sour cream
- 8 oz. egg noodles, cook according to package directions on the stove top
Instructions
- Add stew meat, onions and mushrooms to slow cooker.
- Sprinkle over the thyme, oregano and pepper.
- In a small bowl whisk together the water (only 1.5 cups, not what the packages say) and gravy mixes. Pour over the meat and veggies in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Add the sour cream, stir until smooth.
- Add the drained cooked noodles, stir and serve!
Nutrition
Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.
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Beef Tips and Gravy alongside hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew round out the lineup for stick‑to‑your‑ribs type meal.
WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU OPEN THE LID DURING COOKING?
It lets heat out and you may need to cook longer. The beef needs time to tenderize.