Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it comfort meal, tender beef simmered for hours in a creamy, savory mushroom sauce until it practically melts in your mouth. The slow cooking process deepens the flavors, making each bite rich, hearty, and deeply satisfying. Served over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes, it’s a wholesome, family-friendly dinner that requires minimal hands-on time.
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
If you want a hearty meal without spending hours in the kitchen, this slow cooker version delivers big flavor with little effort. The beef becomes fork-tender as it slowly cooks with mushrooms, onions, and seasonings, and a swirl of sour cream added at the end gives it that signature velvety texture.
Whether you’re prepping dinner before work or looking for a stress-free weekend meal, Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is a classic that’s both nourishing and deeply comforting.
Looking for more Slow Cooker Recipes? Try this Slow Cooker Soy Honey Garlic Chicken and this Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole.
Why You’ll Love This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Recipe
My favorite reasons for loving this recipe.
- Effortless Cooking: Let the slow cooker do the work while you go about your day.
- Tender & Flavorful: Long, slow cooking creates melt-in-your-mouth beef and rich, savory sauce.
- Customizable: Easy to adapt for lighter or vegetarian versions.
- Family Approved: Comforting flavors that everyone at the table will enjoy.
Ingredients
- stewing beef or chuck roast
- small onion
- cream of mushroom soup
- beef broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- dried parsley
- garlic powder
- salt
- black pepper
- sour cream
- egg noodles
How to make Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
- Place the beef and onion into the slow cooker.
- Add the sliced mushrooms.
- Add the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 4–5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
- Stir in sour cream during the last 15–30 minutes of cooking.
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and serve alongside or under the stroganoff.
- Serve hot, spooned over the cooked noodles.
Tips for the Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
- Brown the Beef First: Searing before slow cooking adds depth of flavor.
- Thicken the Sauce: Stir in a cornstarch slurry before adding sour cream if you prefer a thicker sauce.
- Add Veggies: Mushrooms are classic, but carrots, peas, or spinach make great additions for more color and nutrition.
What to serve with Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Best over egg noodles, but can also be served with mashed potatoes or rice. Stir in extra sour cream or a splash of cream for added richness.
Substitutions and Variations for Beef Stroganoff
Swap beef for chicken, turkey, or even portobello mushrooms for a vegetarian version. Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter, tangier finish. If avoiding gluten, serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or gluten-free noodles.
Storage & Reheating
• Refrigerate: Store stroganoff and noodles separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or microwave. Add a splash of broth or cream to loosen.
• Freeze: Freeze the beef mixture (without noodles) for up to 2 months.
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs stewing beef or chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 small onion finely diced
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley optional
- ¾ cup sour cream added at end
- 8 oz egg noodles cooked separately
Instructions
- Place beef and onion into the slow cooker.
- Add sliced mushrooms.
- Add cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 4–5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
- Stir in sour cream during the last 15–30 minutes of cooking. Let it warm through fully.
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and serve alongside or under the stroganoff.
- Serve hot, spooned over the cooked noodles.
Notes
• Best over egg noodles, but can also be served with mashed potatoes or rice.
• Stir in extra sour cream or a splash of cream for added richness. Storage & Reheating
• Refrigerate: Store stroganoff and noodles separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
• Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop or microwave. Add a splash of broth or cream to loosen.
• Freeze: Freeze the beef mixture (without noodles) for up to 2 months.
