Creamy Crockpot Beef Stroganoff Recipe Easy for Cozy Dinners
A comforting and easy slow cooker beef stroganoff recipe featuring tender beef chuck roast, cremini mushrooms, and a creamy sour cream sauce, perfect for cozy dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 7 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour/cornstarch)
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat, room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons butter (or dairy-free margarine)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Egg noodles or rice, for serving
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut into roughly 1-inch cubes. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced cremini mushrooms and chopped onion, cooking until softened and lightly browned, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in minced garlic for the last minute.
- Place beef pieces in the crockpot. Add sautéed mushrooms, onions, and garlic on top.
- Pour in beef broth, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until beef is tender and shreds easily.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix flour with sour cream in a bowl until smooth. Stir this mixture into the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on high for another 20-30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper as needed. If sauce is too thick, stir in a splash of beef broth or water.
- Serve the beef stroganoff over cooked egg noodles or rice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Let sour cream come to room temperature before mixing to prevent curdling. Sauté mushrooms and onions before adding to crockpot for deeper flavor. Add sour cream mixture near the end of cooking to keep sauce silky. Adjust seasoning after cooking. For gluten-free, substitute flour with cornstarch and serve with gluten-free noodles or rice. For dairy-free, use coconut or cashew cream and dairy-free butter. Brown beef before slow cooking for richer flavor but optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1.5 cups (350
- Calories: 420
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
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