Crockpot Beef Stroganoff Recipe
If “set it and forget it” had a luxurious cousin, it would be Crockpot Beef Stroganoff. Rich, creamy, and ridiculously easy, this dish delivers gourmet-level comfort without making you hover over a stove. Tender beef, drenched in a velvety mushroom-infused sauce, melts in your mouth like a dream. The crockpot does all the heavy lifting while you pretend to be productive. No stirring marathons, no last-minute panic—just effortless deliciousness. Serve it over noodles, rice, or eat it straight from the pot. No one’s judging.
Crockpot Beef Stroganoff Recipe
A slow-cooked, creamy beef stroganoff loaded with mushrooms, buttery goodness, and tender meat, all effortlessly made in a crockpot.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast cubed
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 8 oz egg noodles for serving, optional
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
- Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and slice the mushrooms.
- Cut the beef into bite-sized cubes.
Step 2: Load the Crockpot
- Place beef, onion, garlic, and mushrooms into the crockpot.
- Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Give it a quick stir, cover, and set to LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- Now, go binge-watch something.
Step 3: Thicken the Sauce
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl to form a slurry.
- Stir it into the crockpot and let it cook for another 10 minutes.
- Add sour cream and stir until combined.
Step 4: Assemble and Serve
- Cook egg noodles separately according to package instructions.
- Serve the creamy beef stroganoff over noodles.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for that “I tried” look.
- Enjoy, preferably with a glass of wine.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~450
- Total Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B12: 15%
- Iron: 18%
- Magnesium: 12%
- Potassium: 20%
- Zinc: 10%
Pro Tips for the Best Beef Stroganoff
- Use beef chuck roast for the most tender results. No one wants chewy meat.
- Don’t skip the cornstarch step unless you love soupy stroganoff.
- For extra flavor, sear the beef in a pan before adding it to the crockpot.
- Sour cream goes in last, or it’ll curdle. Trust the process.
- Pair with crusty bread, rice, or even mashed potatoes if noodles aren’t your thing.
