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Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff

Written on April 2, 2021

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A thoroughly delicious and fuss-free CROCK POT BEEF STROGANOFF recipe!  Rich in flavor with a luxuriously creamy sauce you can enjoy over egg noodles or rice, this is a guaranteed new favorite!

crock pot beef stroganoff recipe slow cooker best from scratch

I’ve always been a fan of rich and creamy sauces and beef stroganoff is a prime example.  Whether it’s a more labor intensive gourmet version (recipe to come!) or a simple but thoroughly delicious crock pot beef stroganoff, I love them both.  With it’s robust flavors of beef and mustard combined with the delicate flavors of cream and herbs, it’s a dish I always look forward to sitting down to and it makes for the perfect comfort food.

I threw this crockpot beef stroganoff together one Sunday a few years ago before our family headed out to church so it would be ready when we got home.  When we opened the door we were met with that delicious aroma and we could hardly wait to get the noodles boiled so we could sit down and enjoy our family dinner!

Which Cut of Beef Should I Use?

Use chuck roast or stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces.  Using a marbled cut is important because the fat will melt during the low and slow cooking process, making the meat tender and moist.

Do I Have to Brown the Beef First?

No.  The thing that makes this slow cooker beef stroganoff recipe so easy is the ability to throw all of the ingredients in and then step aside and wait.

That said…if you do have the time, browning the meat, onions, and mushrooms in a frying pan before adding them to the slow cooker will add a lot of flavor to your stroganoff.  But if you’re in a hurry no worries, it will taste delicious either way!

crock pot beef stroganoff recipe slow cooker best from scratch

What to Serve with Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff?

Egg noodles are the traditional accompaniment.  If you prefer, you can use another pasta of choice or even use Spaetzle.  For sides, stroganoff pairs great with any steamed veggie and/or a leafy green salad.

Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Let’s get started!

ingredients on counter

Spread the onions and garlic on the bottom of the slow cooker followed by the mushrooms.

onions and mushrooms in slow cooker

Place the beef evenly over the mushrooms.

In a bowl, stir together the broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, thyme, onion powder, salt and pepper.

beef in slow cooker

Pour the mixture over the beef.

Cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.  About 20 minutes before done, dissolve 2 tablespoons cornstarch in 1/2 cup broth and add it to the slow cooker.  Stir and continue to cook for another 20 minutes or until thickened.

cooking beef in slow cooker

Stir in the cream cheese until dissolved.

Stir in the sour cream and chopped fresh parsley and heat through.

Add salt and pepper to taste and add a little more mustard if desired.

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Serve over hot egg noodles.

Enjoy!

crock pot beef stroganoff recipe slow cooker best from scratch

crock pot beef stroganoff recipe slow cooker best from scratch

For a delicious vegetarian version be sure to try our Creamy Mushroom & Tofu Stroganoff!  It’s so good, even meat-eaters will love it!

For more delicious crock pot recipes try our:

  • Slow Cooker Pot Roast
  • Slow Cooker Teriyaki Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Pineapple Orange BBQ Chicken
  • Slow Cooker Greek Chicken

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crock pot beef stroganoff recipe slow cooker best from scratch

crock pot beef stroganoff recipe slow cooker best from scratch

Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff

Kimberly Killebrew
Make your life easier - and tastier - with this delicious Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff. Rich in flavor with a luxuriously creamy sauce you can enjoy over egg noodles or rice, it's sure to become a new favorite!
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4.36 from 90 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Russian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 574 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat (e.g., chuck) , cut any large pieces into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 12 ounces fresh cremini or white button mushrooms , cleaned and sliced
  • 1 1/4 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch dissolved in 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 6 ounces cream cheese
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 10 ounces uncooked egg noodles , cook according to package instructions and toss with some melted butter before serving

Instructions
 

  • Layer the ingredients in the slow cooker.
    in the following order: Onions/garlic, mushrooms and beef.
  • In a small bowl, combine the broth, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, onion powder and thyme. Pour over the beef in the slow cooker.  Cook on LOW for 4 to 6 hours or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours or until the beef is tender.
  • About 20 minutes before it's done, add the beef broth/cornstarch mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cook until thickened.
  • Stir in the cream cheese until dissolved. Stir in the sour cream and chopped fresh parsley and heat through. Add salt, pepper and mustard to taste.
  • Serve over hot egg noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1228mg | Potassium: 729mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 770IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg
Keyword Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
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Originally published on The Daring Gourmet on December 17, 2014

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263 Responses

  1. David says

    April 14, 2021 at 6:49 am

    How come recipes rarely give a serving size for the completed recipe? I.e. 1.50 cups is 375 calories. This would be so helpful for people trying to watch their caloric intake while feeding a family

    Reply
    • Anonymous says

      April 16, 2021 at 5:09 pm

      DAVID MY GRANDMOTHER GAVE ME THE RECEIPE AND SHE WASN’T USING A COOKBOOK.

      Reply
  2. karen krause says

    April 11, 2021 at 2:23 pm

    Hi Kimberly,
    Husband is lactose-intolerant – I have lactose-free sour cream, but what can I use instead of the cream cheese? Or just omit it and use more of the sour cream? Thanks!
    karen from almany

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 12, 2021 at 12:33 am

      Hi Karen, that’s a tough one. I’m always hesitant to make recommendations without actually trying them myself because I want to make sure that what I’m recommending actually works and tastes good! :) Yes, you could simply omit it. It will obviously taste different than it’s intended to but should hopefully still taste good! :)

      Reply
  3. Kim says

    April 2, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    This is my go to stroganoff recipe for the last 3 years. Prior to then in embarrassed to admit that I used a package mix. Never again!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 2, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      Oh I’m so happy to hear it’s become a regular, Kim, thanks so much! :)

      Reply
  4. EVE says

    March 6, 2021 at 12:21 pm

    DO I SLOW COOK THIS FOR 7-8 HOURS OR 4-6 HOURS?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      March 22, 2021 at 4:01 pm

      Hi Eve, either cook it on LOW for 4-6 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours or until the beef is tender.

      Reply
  5. Eve says

    March 4, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    What kind of beef is shown in the picture, and what kind of knife do i use to cut it into thin slices?

    Reply
  6. EVE says

    March 2, 2021 at 1:48 pm

    DO I USE 1 AND 1/4 BEEF BROTH IN THE CROCKPOT WITH THE BEEF AND FOR FOR CORNSTARCH MIXTURE 1/2 CUP BEEF BROTH?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      March 2, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      Hi Eve, yes, you add 1 1/4 cup beef broth in the crockpot with the beef. Later on you’ll add another 1/2 cup that’s mixed with the cornstarch.

      Reply
  7. Olivia says

    July 18, 2020 at 12:19 am

    Can the ingredients be prepped and frozen for later cooking?

    Reply
  8. Bentley Callahan says

    July 17, 2020 at 9:43 am

    Onion powder is mentioned in the ingredients but isn’t used in the recipe???

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      July 17, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      Hi Bentley, sorry it’s added with all the other spices in step 2.

      Reply
  9. Vickie F Hagbom says

    February 3, 2020 at 11:32 am

    SO it looks like I need to have 1 cup & 1/2 cup of beef broth. It isn’t clear???
    Let me know

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 4, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      Hi Vickie, that’s correct. That additional 1/2 cup is used at the end to make a slurry with the cornstarch to thicken the sauce.

      Reply
  10. Emelyn says

    October 30, 2019 at 6:38 pm

    Hi, just wondering is the broth meant to cover the beef? Just cooking this now

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      October 30, 2019 at 9:19 pm

      Hi Emelyn, it doesn’t have to completely cover the meat. But as it cooks the meat will shrivel and become submerged in the liquid.

      Reply
  11. rebecca osborne says

    September 29, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    It’s cooking as I am writing this . I live in madrid so could not get sour cream . Do you think it will matter not using it ?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      September 29, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      Hi Rebecca, you can use creme fraiche in its place and it will taste excellent. It’s definitely worth it to get it, it makes a big difference in the flavor and texture.

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        January 22, 2020 at 2:57 am

        Thanks, I’m actually cooking it again right now but I made a mistake and added corn flour with the rest of the liquid part . I hope that’s ok 😱🇬🇧

        Reply
  12. Geri says

    August 29, 2019 at 3:06 pm

    Great!! My sons absolute favorite!!!!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      August 29, 2019 at 3:25 pm

      I’m so glad you guys enjoyed it, Geri, thank you!

      Reply
  13. Linda says

    April 19, 2019 at 3:01 pm

    Would this recipe work if I used ground beef instead? Or will the texture be wierd?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      April 19, 2019 at 9:15 pm

      Hi Linda, yes, you can use ground beef. It will have a similar texture to ground beef/sausage gravy.

      Reply
  14. Kim O'Quinn says

    March 6, 2019 at 12:57 pm

    Family loved it!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      March 7, 2019 at 6:32 pm

      Thanks so much, Kim!

      Reply
  15. C.Lynn says

    February 24, 2019 at 11:10 am

    Oh my gosh! This is amazing! We used some of our own seasonings on hand, used a chuck roast, added some bay leaves, and added a sliced red pepper. Otherwise, I followed the recipe. AMAZING!! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      February 24, 2019 at 1:05 pm

      I’m so glad, thank you!

      Reply
  16. Janey says

    January 16, 2019 at 6:55 pm

    Loved this! This recipe will be my go to recipe for beef stroganoff. Thank you so much!!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      January 16, 2019 at 10:54 pm

      Fantastic, Janey, thank you!

      Reply
  17. Sarah says

    November 11, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    Is it possible to make this stove top as I forgot to make it this morning before work?

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      November 11, 2018 at 5:09 pm

      Absolutely, Sarah. You’ll follow the same basic process and directions, the simmering time on the stovetop will just be vastly shorter than in the slow cooker (probably around 30 minutes or until the beef is tender).

      Reply
      • Sarahs says

        November 14, 2018 at 6:34 pm

        Thank you so so much! Absolutely delicious!!! Had my parents over along with my grandmother and it was a hit! Grandma asked for the recipe… I know it’s a success then! Thank you again!!!
        Sarah

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        • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

          November 14, 2018 at 7:01 pm

          Fantastic, Sarah, thanks so much!

          Reply
  18. Cami Weyland says

    October 13, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    If I could give this a higher rating I would – it’s DELICIOUS and everyone in the family loved it! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says

      October 13, 2018 at 4:45 pm

      I’m so happy to hear that, Cami, thank you!

      Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    August 9, 2018 at 7:17 pm

    Love the reviews on this dish. I did improvise. Left over eye round that was a little tougher than I expected. Used left over mushroom gravy, 1 cup beef broth, lipton onion soup packet (ran out of onions, Lol), can of condensed mushroom soup. Added powdered mustard, and used small amount of sour cream in the end. Came out so great. Put it in my dutch oven for 2 hours. Thanks Kim!

    Reply
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