Imagine coming home to a kitchen filled with the rich, savory aroma of tender beef slowly simmering in a creamy, luxurious sauce. This isn't just another beef stroganoff recipe - this is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it meal that will transform your dinner routine and have your family begging for seconds! With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff is about to become your new go-to comfort food that combines classic American cuisine with irresistible creamy goodness.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 6 hrs
Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Egg noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by patting the stew meat dry with paper towels. This helps ensure better browning and prevents excess moisture in the slow cooker.
- Season the beef generously with salt and pepper, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Chop the onion into medium-sized pieces and mince the garlic cloves finely.
- Place the seasoned beef into the crock pot, creating an even layer at the bottom.
- Sprinkle the chopped onions and minced garlic over the beef.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Pour the soup mixture over the beef and onions in the crock pot, ensuring all meat is covered.
- Slice the mushrooms and distribute them evenly across the top of the mixture.
- Cover the crock pot and set to low heat. Cook for 6 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and flavors to meld.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the sour cream to create a rich, creamy sauce.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- While the stroganoff finishes cooking, prepare egg noodles according to package instructions.
- Once cooking is complete, serve the beef stroganoff over hot egg noodles, ensuring each serving has plenty of sauce.
Tips
- Pat the beef dry before seasoning to achieve better browning and prevent excess moisture in the slow cooker.
- Use stew meat with some marbling for maximum tenderness and flavor.
- Don't rush the cooking process - the 6-hour low and slow method is crucial for breaking down tough meat fibers.
- Add sour cream only in the last 30 minutes to prevent curdling and maintain a smooth, creamy texture.
- For extra depth of flavor, consider briefly sautéing the onions and garlic before adding to the crock pot.
- If the sauce seems too thin at the end, you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir it in to thicken.
- Fresh mushrooms provide the best flavor, but you can substitute with canned in a pinch.
- Serve immediately over hot egg noodles for the best texture and dining experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 448kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: 23g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
