Description
Hearty slow-cooker beef stroganoff delivers classic comfort with tender meat and creamy sauce, promising a delightful dinner experience. Rich Russian-inspired flavors meld perfectly, inviting you to savor each comforting spoonful of this timeless family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lbs (900g) beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
Seasonings and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
Optional Serving Ingredients:
- 12 oz (340g) egg noodles
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine lean beef chunks, finely diced onions, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms in the slow cooker, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Craft a savory liquid base by whisking beef broth with Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper until thoroughly blended.
- Pour the seasoned liquid mixture over the meat and vegetable combination, ensuring even distribution of aromatics.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and allow the stroganoff to simmer on low temperature for 6-7 hours, or on high temperature for 4-5 hours until the beef becomes exceptionally tender and succulent.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, create a smooth thickening agent by whisking sour cream with flour until no lumps remain.
- Gently fold the sour cream mixture into the slow cooker, allowing the sauce to gradually transform into a rich, creamy consistency.
- While the stroganoff completes its final cooking phase, prepare egg noodles according to package recommendations, draining them thoroughly.
- Transfer the luxurious beef stroganoff over perfectly cooked noodles, creating an inviting presentation.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top for a vibrant garnish and enhanced visual appeal.
Notes
- Select lean beef cuts like chuck roast or sirloin for tender, flavorful results without excess fat.
- Slice mushrooms and onions uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Prevent sauce separation by tempering sour cream gradually and maintaining low, steady heat during final thickening stage.
- Customize dietary preferences by substituting regular sour cream with Greek yogurt for lower-fat version or using gluten-free flour for thickening.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg