Description
Rich beef stroganoff from the Pioneer Woman delights home cooks with classic comfort. Hearty noodles and tender meat create a satisfying meal you’ll savor with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb (907 g) boneless beef sirloin steak, trimmed and sliced into thin strips
- 1 (8 oz/227 g) package fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10.5 oz/298 g) can of condensed golden mushroom soup (cream of mushroom soup works too)
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 (8 oz/227 g) container sour cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 6 cups noodles or rice, cooked and hot
Instructions
- Searing Preparation: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat, introducing beef strips, onions, and garlic. Sauté until beef develops a golden-brown exterior and onions become translucent.
- Slow Cooker Assembly: Transfer caramelized beef mixture to the slow cooker, incorporating mushrooms, condensed mushroom soup, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Slow Cooking Process: Cover and set slow cooker to low heat, allowing the mixture to simmer and tenderize for 5-6 hours. Beef should become exceptionally tender, easily separating with minimal fork pressure.
- Creamy Finalization: During the final 30 minutes, blend in cream cheese until completely melted, creating a silky texture. Gently fold in sour cream to achieve a luxurious, smooth consistency throughout the stroganoff.
- Serving Technique: Ladle the rich, velvety stroganoff over prepared egg noodles or steamed white rice. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch before serving hot.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Tip: Choose a well-marbled beef cut like chuck roast or sirloin for maximum tenderness and rich flavor during slow cooking.
- Browning Technique: Always sauté beef and onions beforehand to develop deeper caramelized flavors that elevate the entire dish’s taste profile.
- Cream Cheese Integration: Add cream cheese during the last 30 minutes to prevent potential curdling and ensure a smooth, luxurious sauce consistency.
- Serving Recommendation: Allow stroganoff to rest for 10-15 minutes after cooking to let flavors meld and sauce thicken naturally before serving over noodles or rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg