Make the best beef stroganoff in the slow cooker! Only takes a few ingredients and tastes just like mom would make.
So many classic recipes can be in the slow cooker like this beef stroganoff, swiss steak or even meatloaf!
My mom would make this recipe on the stove-top but she used ground beef. I subbed out beef stew meat because the slow cooker does such a great job tenderizing the meat.
How to make Beef Stroganoff in the crockpot:
- Beef Stew Meat Cubes – or 2 pounds of beef roast into cubes.
- Brown Gravy Mix – I use McCormick
- Water – Use only 1.5 cups (note- this is less than what the packages of gravy call for, using less will produce a thicker sauce).
- Seasonings – Thyme, oregano, and black pepper
- Yellow Onion – Diced
- Mushrooms – Sliced
- Egg noodles – Do not add to the slow cooker raw, cook on the stove-top according to package directions and drain well before adding, at the end of the cooking time
- 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.
- Whisk together the two brown gravy mixes and the water until smooth.
- Add the beef to the slow cooker, no need to brown.
- Add the mushrooms, onions, and seasonings over the beef.
- Pour over the gravy mix and water.
How long do I cook?
- Place the lid on the slow cooker.
- Cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time.
- Cook the noodles on the stove-top as directed on the package.
- Add the sour cream into the sauce and stir until smooth.
- Add the drained noodles. Stir and serve
Can I use a different type of noodle?
- Yes! You can use 8 ounces of any pasta you would like, even whole grain.
- Cook according to package directions and drain well before adding to the slow cooker.
Can I serve this over rice instead of adding pasta?
Yes! Just skip adding the pasta to the sauce and beef and spoon this beef stroganoff mixture over hot steamed rice.
Can I use low-fat or non-fat sour cream?
Yes, you can, but the consistency of the sauce will be thinner.
Can I use a different kind of meat?
- Meatballs – Use 1 pound of frozen meatballs, but cut the timing back to 6 hours on low or 3 hours on high.
- Ground beef – Be sure to brown and crumble the meat before adding to the slow cooker
- Chicken – You can use boneless chicken breasts or thighs, and make chicken stroganoff. Change the brown gravy packets to chicken packets. Shred the chicken before adding the noodles and sour cream.
What do I serve with beef stroganoff?
- Serve alone with no sides if you are in a hurry or low on groceries.
- Green salad or green vegetables.
More slow cooker recipes with beef stew:
- Slow Cooker Steak Burritos
- Slow Cooker Easy Teriyaki Beef
- Slow Cooker Beef Stew
- Slow Cooker Beef Enchilada Chili
- Slow Cooker Beef Tips
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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Tender beef in a sour cream mushroom sauce with egg noodles.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 311kcal
Equipment Needed:
- Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. beef stew meat (raw cubed beef)
- 1.74 oz brown gravy packets (2 .87 oz. packets gravy packets)
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1/2 tsp. dried leaf thyme (not ground)
- 1/2 tsp. dried leaf oregano (not ground)
- 1/2 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!
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Recipe Notes:
Can I use a different kind of meat?
- 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.
Nutrition:
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 1mg
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How does this warm up if made s head of time.
It’s great the next day. One of the better dishes I’ve had.
In other recipes I’ve seen for slow cooker stroganoff they say to brown the meat first, but you don’t. Any pros or cons on this?
I would like to use leftover prime rib for the stroganoff. Do you recommend any adjustments to the recipe?
Hi! I think you can probably cook for a little less time. Otherwise I think it will be great.
Can this be made in the instant pot?
I have not tried, unsure if you would get the burn warning on this with the gravy packets.
I made this in my Ninja Foodi and followed the recipe exactly and cooked it for 25 mins. I have made it several times in my crock pot and it turned out exactly the same in the Foodi so I imagine it would work in the Instant Pot!
I’m going to try this! For some reason I was thinking the recipe called for cream cheese instead of sour cream… Can I substitute the sour cream for cream cheese? Do you think it would make much of a difference? I don’t want to screw it up the first time making it! Lol
I’ve done it before. Though I recommend taking some of gravy at the end and putting it the the blender with the cream cheese. Then pour into the beef and sauce left in the slow cooker. It will blend into the sauce better.
Made this with the Stroganoff seasoning as I didn’t have the brown gravy packets. Used only one because the size of one packet equaled two of the brown gravy packets . Kept the water the same and followed the recipe to the letter. It came out good but a little bland. Not sure if it was the different seasonings or something else. Next time I’m adding wine to it! This is a keeper…. thanks Sarah!
Thanks for letting me know! I’ve never tried the stroganoff packet before.
I made this as directed. It was OK, but it just seems like it needed more flavor. More seasoning. Maybe add some beef bullion or garlic. Not really sure.
Delicious, I used half beef and I it all ingredients except meat in blender for 5 seconds. Served over thick sliced fresh oven wheat bread with lemon pie salad.
Can you skip the mushrooms and onions if you have a bunch that doesn’t like them?
Yes, though I would add a touch more water.
Very good I put half purple onion and half yellow put some Anaheim’s and Jalapeño’s I use two packages of Roasted Beef Gravy it was by Pioneer company it was two for a buck.
Was great and easy. I would add fresh parsley to the dish before serving next time. Thank you!
How long do we cook this is we use ground beef that’s already browned?
I would do 5 hours on low or three on high.
Have you ever just tried beef stew meat, golden mushroom soup and about an hour before over egg noodles add a block of cream cheese
Yes! I have tried that one! It’s really good too.
This is so good for dinner everyone enjoys it: so i just keep making it like every other week you would think they would get tired of it but not yet! thank you for the great recipes i have made alot of the recipes and not one of them was a failure!
THANK YOU SO MUCH RENEE
Very happy to hear that! We love this meal too!
Dear Sarah: I’m not quite sure how you have the time to create these, cook these, post these and then share them with the rest of us…but, I’m sure glad you do! Thanks from Vicky and family