Crock pot beef stroganoff is the ultimate comfort meal. It combines tender beef, golden brown mushrooms, sweet onions, and garlic in a rich, creamy sour cream sauce. Traditionally, it is served with egg noodles but is equally delicious over mashed potatoes or rice.
Looking for a crowd-pleasing dinner? This beef stroganoff recipe is easy to make and incredibly delicious. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this hearty and flavorful dish! Enjoy this tasty dish with a side of creamed spinach, green beans almondine, or roasted carrots.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Beef: petite shoulder, beef tenderloin, sirloin steak, and stew meat.
- Mushrooms: cremini mushrooms have the richest, earthy flavor, but white button mushrooms work well too
- Sour cream: please use full-fat
- Parsley: chopped fresh Italian parsley
How to Make Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
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Brown the beef in a heavy skillet with a little oil. Remove the browned beef and add it to the slow cooker. Add a little more oil and add the mushrooms and the onions. Cook until the mushrooms are golden brown and the onions are soft. Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic and cook for a minute. Remove the vegetables and add them to the slow cooker.
Pour 1 1/2 cups beef broth, Worcestershire Sauce, and onion powder into the crock pot. Cook for 2-3 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low. Stir the remaining beef broth and cornstarch and slowly stir it into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes or until thickened.
Temper the sour cream by stirring several tablespoons of the hot liquid into it. Do this several times until the sour cream warms. Stir in the tempered sour cream. Salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve over the cooked egg noodles, or add the egg noodles to the slow cooker and stir to coat
Preparation Tips and Storage
- Sear the meat in hot oil before adding it to the crock pot. The caramelized meat adds flavor and texture to the dish.
- For a low-carb dish, skip the egg noodles and serve over mashed cauliflower.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or on the stovetop over low heat.
Serving Suggestions
- Simple garden salad with a light vinaigrette
- Crusty French baguette with cold butter
- Sauteed asparagus
- Roasted broccoli
- Garlic mashed potatoes
Frequently Asked Questions
I like to use petite shoulder, also known as beef shoulder tender petite roast or bistro filet. Tenderloin, sirloin steak, and even stew meat are all good choices. The higher the grade of cut, the less cooking time is required. Petite shoulder and tenderloin require the least cooking time, while stew meat requires the greatest cooking time. Ground beef is also tasty and easy on a budget.
For best results, add it at the end of the recipe. Turn the crock pot off, and temper the sour cream by adding some of the warm sauce to it in small increments until you warm it.
More Crock Pot Recipes
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 ½ lbs beef petite shoulder cut into bite size pieces or beef tenderloin
- 8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces egg noodles COOKED
- 1 ½ tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on both sides. Transfer it to a crock pot. Work in batches, and do not crowd the pan.
- Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to the skillet over medium-high heat and add mushrooms and onions. Cook until mushrooms are golden brown, and the onions are soft, approximately 7-8 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Remove the vegetables and add to the slow cooker.
- Pour 1 1/2 cups beef broth, Worcestershire Sauce, and onion powder into the crock pot. Cook for 2-3 hours on high or 4-6 hours on low.
- Stir the remaining beef broth and cornstarch and slowly stir it into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes or until thickened.
- Temper the sour cream by stirring several tablespoons of the hot liquid into it. Do this several times until the sour cream warms.
- Stir the tempered sour cream into the crock pot. Salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve over cooked egg noodles, or add the egg noodles to the slow cooker and stir to coat.
Notes
- Sear the meat in hot oil before adding it to the crock pot. The caramelized meat adds flavor and texture to the dish.
- For a low-carb dish, skip the egg noodles and serve over mashed cauliflower.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave at reduced power or on the stovetop over low heat.
Nutrition
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Jenny
I used to love beef stroganoff when I was a kid. I made your recipe for my kids and they loved it. I served it with your Dutch oven bread and the meal was outstanding.
Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked it
Harry
This crock pot beef stroganoff was a superbly delicious recipe. Love its overall texture!
Juliet
What a simple and easy way to make beef stroganoff. This is one of my favorite crock pot meals. Thanks for the recipe, Beth!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Juliet!
Suzanne
This recipe is such a comforting classic! Crock pot beef stroganoff is always a win, and I love how simple this version is. Great with homemade rolls or your no-knead bread!
Beth Pierce
So happy that you like it, Suzanne!
Yara
I love to use my slow cooker, so this recipe was great! I really enjoyed how tender the beef is and I also love the mushrooms – it is a very tasty and warming meal.
Beth Pierce
Thank you, Yara!
karen
I love stroganoff but never cooked it myself. I can’t wait to make your recipe…I love slow cooker recipes, they’re the best.
Beth Pierce
I agree, Karen! Enjoy!
Alena
I made the Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff for dinner last night, and it was so easy and delicious! The meat was tender, and the sauce was rich and creamy.
Cassandra
Yum, this slow cooker beef stroganoff, was so delicious! The beef was tender, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I’ll be making this again for sure!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Cassandra! I am so glad that you liked it!
Krystle
The beef turned out so tender it practically melted in my mouth, and the mushrooms soaked up all those wonderful savory flavors.
Beth Pierce
I am so glad that you enjoyed it!
Dawn
I haven’t had beef stroganoff in a long time! I know what my next slow cooker meal is going to be 🙂 Both the kids will love it, as long as I make the mushrooms small enough for one of them to not see them haha. She eats stuff with mushrooms all the time but if she knows they are in there, she is no longer hungry.
Beth Pierce
LOL! That is funny! Kids can be so fickle sometimes. I hope you enjoy it!
natalie
This looks amazing! I am always looking for some more slow cooker recipes!
Khushboo
Looks like a great recipe for non-vegetarians. Love that it can be made in a slow cooker.
Bella and Dawn
We love Beef Stroganoff especially with mushrooms! Never tried it in the slow cooker! Looks amazing
Heart
Bookmarked and will try to cook this on a weekends. Looks so yummy and delish 🙂
Beth Pierce
Thanks so much! I sure hope you enjoy it!!
Sincerely Miss J
This recipe looks yummy. I am always looking for slow cooker recipes. Thank you for sharing
Emily
Yum! This looks like the perfect meal for the cold weather in my area!!