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Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff

A warm, comforting meal that cooks itself, featuring tender beef, savory mushrooms, and a creamy sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

Beef

  • 2.5 pounds stew meat, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces

Flour

  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided

Seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon salt

Vegetables

  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Condiments

  • 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard (not grainy)
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Broth

  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth

Mushrooms

  • 16 ounces crimini mushrooms, sliced (or any button mushroom)

Thickening Agents

  • 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

Cream

  • 0.75 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream

Garnish

  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Serving

  • Cooked egg noodles for serving

Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the Beef - Place the stew meat in a large bowl. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of the all-purpose flour and the salt over the meat, tossing until well-coated.
  • Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics - In a skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of oil. Add the diced onions and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  • Step 3: Assemble in the Crock Pot - In your crock pot, combine the coated stew meat, sautéed onions and garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, and sliced mushrooms. Stir to ensure all ingredients are well distributed.
  • Step 4: Slow Cook - Cover the crock pot with the lid and set it to low heat for about 7-8 hours or high heat for 4-5 hours.
  • Step 5: Thicken the Sauce - Once cooking time is complete, mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl. Stir this mixture into the crock pot and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Step 6: Add the Cream - Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream, mixing until well combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  • Step 7: Serve! - Place a generous portion of cooked egg noodles on each plate, then ladle the beef stroganoff over the noodles. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.

Equipment

  • Crock Pot
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Notes

For best results, let the beef marinate in the flour and salt mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter dish.