Description
This slow cooker beef stroganoff recipe delivers tender, high-protein beef and a velvety sauce with paprika and mushrooms. It’s a comforting and hearty meal, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1.5-inch chunks
- 16 oz fresh button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 Tbsp sweet paprika (or smoked for deeper flavor)
- 3 cups beef broth or stock (use organic, gluten-free if needed)
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option, or a plant-based alternative if dairy-free)
- 12 oz wide egg noodles, cooked (or brown rice for a healthy meal prep option)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt (more to taste)
- 0.5 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat 2 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet on medium-high until shimmering. Sear beef chuck chunks in batches, 2-3 minutes per side, until deeply browned (optional, but adds rich depth).
- Combine in Slow Cooker: Transfer seared beef to your 6-quart slow cooker. Add mushrooms, onion, minced garlic, 1 Tbsp sweet paprika, salt, pepper, and beef broth. Stir gently to combine.
- Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until beef is incredibly tender and shreds easily. (If liquid seems low, add 0.25 cup beef broth.)
- Creamy Finish: About 30 minutes before serving, whisk 1 cup sour cream with 1 Tbsp flour (or cornstarch) until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 20-30 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and is wonderfully creamy.
Notes
Serve this slow cooker beef stroganoff over cooked wide egg noodles, brown rice, or even mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill for a bright finish. The searing step for the beef is optional but recommended for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 510 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx. 360 g)
- Calories: 650 calories
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg