Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is a comforting and creamy dish featuring tender chunks of beef chuck roast slow-cooked with mushrooms, onions, and a flavorful broth, finished with sour cream and served over egg noodles. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that delivers rich, hearty flavors.
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt (divided)
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, well trimmed and cut into chunks
Vegetables and Fat
- Olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 pound mushrooms, sliced
Flavorings and Liquids
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 cup beef broth (preferably low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- ¾ cup sour cream
To Serve
- 1 pound egg noodles
Instructions
- Season the Beef: In a bowl, season the beef chunks with 1 ½ teaspoons of kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and the tablespoon of flour. Mix to coat evenly.
- Sauté Onions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 teaspoon olive oil and the chopped onions. Sauté until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the cooked onions into the slow cooker and wipe the skillet clean.
- Brown the Beef: Increase the skillet heat to medium-high and spray generously with olive oil. Brown the beef chunks on all sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side, until nicely seared. Transfer the browned beef into the slow cooker on top of the onions.
- Add Seasonings and Mushrooms: To the slow cooker, add 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 1 cup beef broth, the remaining 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently to combine. Top with the sliced mushrooms and carefully stir once to distribute them evenly. Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 5 hours (or LOW for 8 to 10 hours) until the beef is very tender.
- Finish with Sour Cream: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in ¾ cup sour cream into the slow cooker mixture until fully incorporated, creating a creamy sauce.
- Cook Noodles and Serve: Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Serve the beef stroganoff over the noodles or fold the noodles directly into the slow cooker just before serving for a hearty, combined dish.
Notes
- Use gluten-free flour and Worcestershire sauce if preparing gluten-free version.
- The mixture may seem dry before cooking but will develop enough liquid while slow cooking.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade or quality beef broth.
- Adjust salt according to your dietary requirements as broth and Worcestershire sauce can contain sodium.
- Slow cooker settings can be adjusted based on your schedule.
