Description

Craving a cozy, satisfying dinner without the fuss? This Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is your answer. It’s a rich and creamy comfort classic featuring tender beef slow-cooked to perfection, nestled in a velvety mushroom sauce and served over buttery egg noodles. Ideal for busy weeknights, casual gatherings, or cold-weather cravings, this easy dinner is the ultimate in low-effort, high-reward food ideas. Whether you’re looking for a quick prep option, dinner ideas that please the whole family, or an easy recipe that delivers big flavor, this one checks every box. It’s a must-have in your rotation of hearty, no-fuss meals.

Ingredients

2 lbs beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

8 oz cremini or white mushrooms, sliced

1 1/2 cups beef broth

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon paprika

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

3/4 cup sour cream

12 oz egg noodles

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes in batches until browned, then transfer to the slow cooker.

2. In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until softened. Deglaze with a splash of beef broth, scraping up browned bits.

3. Transfer onion-mushroom mixture into the slow cooker with beef. Add remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

4. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.

5. If desired, mix cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Stir it in during the last 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.

6. Turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream gently.

7. Cook egg noodles separately according to package directions. Drain and toss with a bit of oil or butter.

8. Serve beef stroganoff over noodles, garnish with chopped parsley, and enjoy!

Notes

Searing the beef before slow cooking builds deeper, richer flavor.

Always add sour cream off heat to prevent curdling.

Cook the noodles separately and just before serving to avoid them turning soggy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 7 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 38g
Cholesterol: 125mg

Keywords: easy dinner, slow cooker beef, beef stroganoff, comfort food, family meals