Description
Hearty beef stroganoff simmers with tender meat and creamy sauce, bringing classic comfort to your dinner table. Rich flavors blend perfectly, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup beef broth
- 8 oz (225g) mushrooms, sliced
- 3 tbsps all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsps Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 12 oz (340g) egg noodles
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Combine beef, onions, garlic, and mushrooms in the slow cooker, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Liquid Infusion: Whisk beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and black pepper into a harmonious flavor blend, ensuring complete meat and vegetable coverage.
- Slow Cooking Transformation: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, allowing the beef to become meltingly tender and develop deep, complex flavors.
- Sauce Refinement: Blend sour cream with flour to create a smooth thickening agent, gently incorporating it into the slow cooker to elevate the sauce’s texture and richness.
- Final Fusion: Let the stroganoff rest for 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to reach perfect consistency while simultaneously preparing egg noodles according to package instructions.
- Plating Artistry: Serve the stroganoff atop golden noodles, optionally garnishing with freshly chopped parsley to add a vibrant, herbaceous finish to this comforting dish.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose chuck roast or sirloin for maximum tenderness, as these cuts break down beautifully during slow cooking and create melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Moisture Magic: Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during cooking to prevent heat loss and maintain consistent moisture, ensuring meat remains succulent and flavorful.
- Cream Technique: Temper sour cream by gradually adding hot liquid before integrating to prevent curdling, which guarantees a smooth, velvety sauce consistency.
- Low-Carb Adaptation: Replace traditional egg noodles with spiralized zucchini or cauliflower rice for a keto-friendly version without compromising rich, comforting flavors.
- 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: 7
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg