This Slow Cooker Creamy Beef Stroganoff Recipe is the ultimate comfort meal. Add in that this recipe is made in the slow cooker, and you have the ultimate fall and winter dinner recipe! With tender beef and egg noodles in a creamy, flavorful sauce, you canโt go wrong with this crock pot beef stroganoff.
When I think of a warm, cozy, comforting meal, creamy beef stroganoff is the first thing that comes to mind. The fact that you can make it in the slow cooker makes it even better! I love to make this recipe when I know that we are going to have a busy night but donโt want to end up in the drive through. I can have everything prepped in the morning so that when we are ready to eat, all of the hard work has already been done. This beef stroganoff recipe is creamy, tender, and packed with flavor. The beef broth keeps it juicy and tender, the sour cream and cream cheese give it the creamy texture that you want in a good stroganoff, and the spices are the perfect combination to give it just the right amount of flavor. When you want an easy weeknight dinner with beef, look no further than this slow cooker beef stroganoff.
The morning of the day that you want to have this beef stroganoff for dinner, there are a few things that youโll want to do. Start by prepping your slow cooker, then add your stew meat, Italian Seasoning, salt, pepper, mushrooms (optional), beef broth, garlic, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Now all you have to do during the day is let it cook! About half an hour before you are ready to serve, mix together cornstarch and half a cup of beef broth (or water), then add it into the crock pot. This will thicken the sauce. Add in the sour cream and cream cheese and let it cook for 30 more minutes while youโre prepping your side items. Once the sauce has thickened, add in your cooked egg noodles, give it a stir, and your slow cooker beef stroganoff is ready to serve!
Why Youโll Love This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Recipeย
- The meat in this beef stroganoff is tender, flavorful, and delicious.ย
- This dish is packed with flavor.
- Itโs warm, cozy, and comforting, making it the perfect option for a family dinner during the chillier months.
- All of the work is done ahead of time, making this an ideal recipe for a busy weeknight dinner.
- The combination of mushrooms, beef, and creamy sauce captures the classic taste of stroganoff.
Ingredients For Crock Pot Beef Stroganoff
- 2 lbs. beef stew meat
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
- 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. mustard
- 1 cup sour cream
- 6 oz. cream cheese softened and cut into cubes
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch plus 1/2 cup beef broth
- 12 oz. egg noodles, cooked al-dente
How to Make Creamy Beef Stroganoff
Step 1: Lightly grease your slow cooker. Add stew meat, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, mushrooms, beef broth, garlic, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine ingredients.
Step 2: Cover and slow cook on low for 5-6 hours or until stew meat is tender.
Step 3: About 30 minutes before serving, stir corn starch into 1/2 cup beef broth or water and slowly stir into crock pot.
Step 4: Add sour cream and cream cheese and cook an additional 20 minutes or until cream cheese is incorporated and sauce has thickened.
Step 5: Stir in cooked al-dente egg noodles. Serve warm and enjoy!
What to Serve/Pair with This Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Beef stroganoff is the ultimate comfort meal, meaning you want to serve it with the ultimate comfort sides! I usually serve it with these Easy Homemade Dinner Rolls. They taste extra delicious dipped into the creamy sauce from the stroganoff. For a veggie, try these Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots. You can cook them on the stovetop during the last 30 minutes while you wait on the stroganoff sauce to thicken.ย
Popular Substitutions & Additions
The mushrooms in this stroganoff are totally optional. If my kids are eating this, I leave them out.
Chopped onions are delicious added into this stroganoff, and the slow cooker makes them nice and tender. Plain Greek Yogurt can be used in place of the sour cream in this recipe.
Storage & Leftovers
Leftover slow cooker beef stroganoff can be stored in the fridge. Make sure that it is in a sealed container. It will remain fresh for up to two days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30 second increments until they are warm enough to eat. You can also freeze this beef stroganoff. Once it has completely cooled, transfer it to a freezer safe, air-tight container. It will remain fresh in the freezer for up to 6 weeks. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff FAQs
Do I have to line my slow cooker for this beef stroganoff recipe?
You donโt have to line the slow cooker, but at the very least you will want to make sure that you spray it with non-stick cooking spray. Youโll thank me later!
Do I have to use egg noodles or can I use regular noodles?
For stroganoff, youโll want to stick to egg noodles. They get nice and tender in the slow cooker and soak up the sauce really well.
Why do I have to add cornstarch?
The cornstarch in this recipe helps thicken the liquid. This helps give it the creamy texture that you look for in a stroganoff!
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Slow Cooker Creamy Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. beef stew meat, cubed
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups fresh sliced mushrooms
- 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. mustard
- 1 cup sour cream
- 6 oz. cream cheese softened and cut into cubes
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch plus 1/2 cup beef broth
- 12 oz. egg noodles, cooked al-dente
Instructions
- Lightly grease your slow cooker. Add stew meat, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, mushrooms, beef broth, garlic, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine ingredients.
- Cover and slow cook on low for 5-6 hours or until stew meat is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir corn starch into 1/2 cup beef broth or water and slowly stir into crock pot.
- Add sour cream and cream cheese and cook an additional 20 minutes or until cream cheese is incorporated and sauce has thickened.
- Stir in cooked al-dente egg noodles. Serve warm and enjoy!