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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is rich, creamy, and full of deep, comforting flavor. Tender beef stew meat is slow-cooked with mushrooms, onions, and savory seasonings, then finished with sour cream for a classic stroganoff sauce. It’s one of the easiest crockpot recipes beef stroganoff lovers can make—perfect for busy days, cozy dinners, and anyone searching for the best beef stroganoff recipe with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cups mushrooms sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Add beef stew meat to the slow cooker.
  2. Top with diced onion, sliced mushrooms, and minced garlic.
  3. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard.
  4. Season with paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender.
  6. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water. Stir into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Cook for 15 minutes.
  7. Turn off the slow cooker and stir in sour cream until smooth and creamy.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Use chuck roast or stew meat for the most tender slow-cooked beef
Always add sour cream at the end to prevent curdling
For extra richness, stir in a little cream cheese
Frozen meatballs can be used for meatball stroganoff crockpot variation
Chicken thighs can replace beef for chicken stroganoff crock pot
Freeze leftovers before adding sour cream for best texture