CrockPot Beef Stroganoff

Crockpot beef stroganoff made with beef stew meat in a creamy gravy sauce. A slow cooked, easy, and delicious family meal.

This crockpot beef stroganoff is comfort food at it’s best. It’s mid February and so cold here in the Midwest.  Starting to get the winter blues a bit and miss playing outside in the nice weather and swimming in the pool! Really craving some comfort food from all the cold. So beef stroganoff it is! Plus it’s all done in the crockpot!

I like to pick up a package of beef stew meat already cubed up since it’s easier, but you can always buy a big piece of beef and cut it up yourself. 

 For me this is one of those recipes that if you have certain ingredients you put them in, but if you don’t have them,you don’t need to put them in.  I’m talking about the mushrooms and onions mostly. Sometimes I have them on hand and add them, but other times I don’t and it still tastes great!

I just love cooking in the crockpot don’t you!? It’s like set it and forget it , go about your day, and then like magic..dinner is done! 

One thing I don’t like however, is that sometimes the flavor can be lacking in crockpot recipes. So I have tweaked this recipe a bit so that there is no flavor lost when it cooks! 

Check out some of my other dinner favorites!

Crockpot Carnitas: Delicious pork shoulder combined in the slow cooker with spices, lime juice, orange juice, and coke. Tastes great for tacos, enchiladas, or nachos!

Crockpot Pot Roast: Easy pot roast cooked in the crock pot. Tender meat that falls apart, and a homemade gravy to pour over the top!

3 Layer Lasagna: Homemade lasagna that is baked in three easy layers. Fast to prep, without pre boiling the noodles, this is a weeknight meal that feeds many!

Mac and Cheese Soup: Homemade creamy mac and cheese soup. Bacon, garlic, and onions are cooked in for a savory comfort food dish.

Baked BBQ Chicken Wings: Crispy oven baked chicken wings smothered in BBQ sauce. Perfect appetizer or an easy weeknight meal!

7 Layer Salad: A classic 7 layer salad that is crisp with a creamy dressing.  Full of chopped lettuce, celery, green pepper, onions, cheese, tomatoes, and bacon, this salad makes a quick and easy side dish!

Baked Stuffed Potatoes: Baked potatoes stuffed with  creamy chicken, beef, and cheese. Perfect for a weeknight meal, filling side dish, or appetizer!

What kind of meat do I use for Crockpot Beef Stroganoff?

I prefer the beef stew meat that is already cut up in small sections. That is the most convenient, since there is no prepping. You can use any kind of beef roast if you can’t find beef stew meat. Beef chuck roast, beef round roast, or beef chuck tender roast are all good options. If you go with the big roasts, you will have to chop the roast into small cubes before searing. Since this meat is cooked low and slow, the meat will be tender no matter what the cut.

Ingredients for Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

• Beef Stew Meat: The beef stew meat that is already cut up is very convenient. Any kind of beef roast can be used though, since this is cooked low and slow, it will be tender.
• Beef Broth: Use a good quality beef broth for best flavor. I prefer the Knorr beef bouillon to make my beef broth with since it has amazing flavor!
• Cream of Mushroom Soup: Used for flavor and adds creaminess to the beef.
• Egg Noodles: The pasta that is preferred but any kind of pasta can be used.
• Sour Cream: Added at then end after the meat cooks, for creaminess and a tangy flavor.
• Onion: (optional) Chopped up and added in with the meat while it cooks. Sometimes I add the onions, sometimes I leave them out, depends on who is eating and if they like onions.
• Mushrooms: (optional) Chopped up and added in with the meat while it cooks. Adds extra flavor.
• Flour: Added with a little water and then mixed in with the beef at the end of cooking to thicken up the sauce.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Added for flavor.

How to make Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

First, sear the beef on a very hot pan on the stovetop until just browned. Then, pour it in the slow cooker with its juices. 

In the same pan you seared the meat, saute the onion and mushrooms in a little oil for a few minutes.

I’m sure you could just throw them in the slow cooker without sauteing them, but I think this step adds a bit more flavor!

Add the mushrooms and onions into the slow cooker along with the beef broth, and cream of mushroom soup. I like to use the Knorr Beef Boullion to make my beef broth. It has so much flavor and it comes in a powder mix, so you can control how much to add to control the sodium content.

Cook on high for 4 hours, or low for 5-6 hours ( or until the meat starts falling apart)

When the meat is done, cook the pasta according to the directions on the package. Drain and set aside.

Whisk the flour and 1 Tablespoon of water together and then add to the slow cooker to thicken up the sauce a bit. Then add a little Worcestershire sauce to give it a nice color and flavor. 

Add in the sour cream and stir until just mixed.

Finally you can add your cooked noodles, and stir it up to mix it all together!

Delicious desserts!!

Pumpkin Spice Cookies: Soft and chewy pumpkin spice cookies. A perfect fall cookie that is topped with a delicious cream cheese icing! 

Apple Pie Bars: Homemade apple pie bars, all done in a sheet pan. Made with apples, cinnamon, and a flaky pie crust, this will feed the whole family!

Cream Puffs: Light and fluffy homemade cream puffs with a vanilla cream filling. Easy dessert to make that everyone will love. 

Cinnamon Rolls: The perfect soft and chewy cinnamon roll.  A breakfast treat that is filled with a gooey cinnamon swirl and topped with a cream cheese frosting. 

Overnight Sticky Buns: Sticky buns made with frozen rolls, brown sugar, pudding mix, and butter. Just layer it all in a bundt pan for an easy breakfast treat!

Scotch A Roos: A Rice Krispie like treat but made with peanut butter and topped with a chocolate butterscotch mix. With only 6 ingredients these are super easy to make!

Bakery Style Peanut Butter Cookies: Bakery style peanut butter cookies that are soft and moist with a chewy center. Easy, fast to make, and turn out perfect every time.

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