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Slow Cooker Creamy Beef Stroganoff

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A comforting dish of tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, all cooked effortlessly in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into strips Chuck or round work well; trim excess fat.
  • 1 whole onion, chopped Yellow or sweet onion.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Or 1 tsp garlic powder in a pinch.
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced Cremini or white button.
  • 1 cup beef broth Substitute low-sodium broth and adjust salt.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt Start with 3/4 tsp if using low-sodium broth.
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream Full-fat yields the creamiest sauce; Greek yogurt can be used but may be tangier.
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour For thickening; cornstarch mixed with cold water is an alternative.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Adds brightness; regular mustard works too.
  • fresh to taste parsley or chives for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the beef strips, chopped onion, minced garlic, and sliced mushrooms into the slow cooker. Arrange evenly.
  2. Pour in the beef broth and the Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper, then stir once to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender. (If you're short on time, cook on high for 4–5 hours but low yields better texture.)
Finishing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, all-purpose flour, and Dijon mustard until smooth and lump-free.
  2. About 30 minutes before serving, stir the sour cream mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and switch to high. Cook 30 more minutes, until the sauce has thickened and taken on a glossy sheen.
  3. Taste and adjust seasoning — add a pinch more salt or a squeeze of lemon if you want brightness.
  4. Serve the stroganoff over cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley or chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 34gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 850mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

If you want a gluten-free option, use cornstarch instead of flour and ensure your Worcestershire sauce is GF. If the sauce separates, remove a ladle of hot liquid, whisk it into the sour cream mix to temper, then stir back in.
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