Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

This easy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff recipe will give you tender chunks of beef in a savory and creamy sauce that you’ll serve over egg noodles for a family favorite meal that’s perfect for busy days.

Beef stroganoff is comfort food, don’t you think? The savory beef chunks just melt in your mouth along with the savory onion-flavored mushroom sauce that’s made creamy with sour cream and cream cheese. It all sits on a bed of tender egg noodles.

This economical and pantry-staple meal is always on my list for meal prep. It’s practically a dump-and-go recipe. It’s also perfect for doubling so I have intentional leftovers for later in the week. I stash the leftovers in the fridge, without the egg noodles, and they’ll keep for 3-4 days.

It’s a great meal to start at lunchtime and have ready for your evening meal. I like to do this on weekends when I know I have a busy afternoon out of the house and the last thing I want to do is cook when I return home.

Whenever you make it, it’s a slow cooker wonder that turns out fall-off-the-fork tender, every time!

Ingredients Needed

• Beef Stew Meat – or any tough cut of marbled beef will work.
• Butter – for sautéing the onion and beef.
• Chopped Onion – for flavor.
• Salt And Black Pepper – for seasoning.
• Onion Soup Mix – adds savoriness and flavor to the beef while slow cooking.
• Cream Of Mushroom Soup – helps thicken and flavor the sauce while cooking.
• Sliced Mushrooms – adds heartiness to the sauce.
• Worcestershire Sauce – for flavor.
• Cream Cheese – for richness and creaminess and helps thicken the sauce.
• Sour Cream – for richness and creaminess and helps thicken the sauce.
• Egg Noodles – serve the beef stroganoff over cooked egg noodles.

How To Make Beef Stroganoff

Step 1: Brown the beef and onions in butter. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Transfer the browned beef and onions to the slow cooker

Step 3: Top it with the onion soup mix and cream of mushroom soup.

Step 4: Add in the sliced mushrooms and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 5: Put the cover on and cook it on low for 5 to 6 hours.

Step 6: Stir in the cream cheese until melted. Then, add the sour cream and stir until blended.

Step 7: Cook the egg noodles and drain.

Step 8: Plate up the egg noodles and ladle the beef stroganoff over the noodles. Garnish with parsley and serve.

What Kind Of Beef Should I Use?

Beef stew meat is the way to go. Tougher cuts, like beef chuck or round that is marbled, are perfect for this recipe. The longer they simmer in the slow cooker the more tender they become.

Do I Have To Brown The Meat?

Yes. I really believe you get the most tender and flavorful meat when you take 3 or 4 minutes to toss the chunks in a frying pan with the chopped onion and let them brown.

Can I Leave The Mushrooms Out?

Of course! If you don’t like them, omit them. You can even swap out the cream of mushroom soup for cream of celery soup.

That said, to make the meal have more volume without the mushrooms, I would add in more beef.

Egg Noodle Variations

If you’re looking for something other than egg noodles to serve this beefy meal on, mashed potatoes are always a delicious way to go.

Rice is another starch that’s easy to make.

And if you’re adventurous, you can always try a different pasta. Fettuccine, linguini, spaghetti, and even penne pasta are all great ideas to change things up!

What Sides To Serve With Beef Stroganoff

If you’re looking for even more ways to enjoy the beefy mushroom sauce, how about my easy cornbread recipe or my 3 ingredient sour cream biscuits?

A side salad is always welcome, or my quick air fryer roasted Brussels sprouts or my green beans casserole would also be delicious.

And if you’re needing a dessert to finish off this meal, you can’t go wrong with a slice of chocolate cake!

Storage

Store leftovers (not including egg noodles) in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

To reheat the leftovers, add them to a saucepan and heat on medium until the desired temperature is reached.

I don’t recommend freezing beef stroganoff due to the cream cheese and sour cream in the sauce. It doesn’t freeze and thaw well, texture-wise.

I always make a fresh batch of egg noodles (or other starch) to serve the leftovers on.

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