Description
Classic beef stroganoff simmers with tender meat and creamy sauce in this hearty crock pot meal. Rich Russian-inspired flavors meld together, creating a comforting dinner you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900 g (2 lbs) beef stew meat (chuck roast or sirloin), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 250 g (9 oz) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup (250 g) sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 2 cups (475 ml) beef broth
- 1 can (300 g/10 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or homemade)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsps cornstarch + 2 tbsps water (optional, for thickening)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (optional for extra flavor)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Distribute beef stew chunks uniformly across slow cooker base, ensuring even cooking potential.
- Layering Aromatics: Scatter diced onions, crushed garlic, and sliced mushrooms atop meat, creating foundational flavor dimensions.
- Seasoning Technique: Liberally sprinkle paprika, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to amplify taste complexity and depth.
- Slow Cooking Process: Cover crock pot and activate low heat setting, allowing ingredients to gently meld and tenderize over several hours until meat reaches pull-apart consistency.
- Sauce Enhancement: Introduce sour cream and cream cheese, whisking meticulously to generate a silky, luxurious sauce without creating unwanted lumps.
- Texture Refinement: Optional cornstarch slurry can be incorporated to achieve desired sauce viscosity and smooth mouth-feel.
- Presentation Finale: Plate stroganoff over egg noodles or fluffy rice, garnishing with vibrant chopped parsley to elevate visual appeal and provide fresh herbal notes, then allow brief resting period for flavor integration before serving.
Notes
- Choose Lean Beef Cuts: Select well-marbled chuck roast or stew meat with moderate fat content to ensure tender, flavorful results without excessive greasiness.
- Control Moisture Levels: Avoid lifting the crock pot lid frequently, as this releases steam and can dry out the meat, compromising the dish’s signature tender texture.
- Prevent Dairy Curdling: Add sour cream and cream cheese during the final 30 minutes of cooking to maintain smooth consistency and prevent separation.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap traditional egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for low-carb and gluten-sensitive preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg