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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Stew Recipe with tender beef chunks, creamy sauce, mushrooms, and fresh herbs served over egg noodles.

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Stew Recipe – Easy Hearty Comfort Food

This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Stew Recipe is a rich, creamy, and hearty dinner made with tender beef, mushrooms, and onions. An easy slow cooker recipe perfect for weeknight comfort meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Comfort Food, Dinner, Family Meal, Main Course
Cuisine American, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker
Servings 8
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker / Crockpot
  • Skillet for optional browning
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into cubes
  • 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups beef broth or stock
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Seasonings

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Optional Add-Ins

  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 carrots, sliced or 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prep Ingredients: Chop onions, mushrooms, and optional vegetables. Cut beef into even cubes.
  • Optional Browning: Brown beef in a skillet for added depth of flavor. Sauté onions and garlic until aromatic.
  • Combine Ingredients: Place beef, mushrooms, onions, broth, paprika, thyme, and optional Worcestershire sauce into the slow cooker.
  • Slow Cook: Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours. Stir halfway through to ensure liquid levels are sufficient.
  • Finish Sauce: Stir in sour cream or Greek yogurt. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and mustard. Optionally thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired.
  • Serve: Over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

  • Brown beef for deeper flavor and better texture.
  • Add sour cream only at the end to prevent curdling.
  • Avoid over-stirring during cooking to maintain beef integrity.
  • Adjust sauce thickness with extra broth or cornstarch slurry.
  • Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days or freeze portions for up to 3 months.
  • Serve over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
  • Optional variations: add wine, extra mushrooms, garlic, or herbs for flavor customization.
 
 
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