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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Beef

    Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

    Published: Feb 7, 2021 · Modified: Mar 28, 2021 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 26 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Low Carb
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    Stroganoff is classic comfort food and this slow cooked beef and mushroom version is creamy and delicious. Melt in your mouth tender chunks of beef in a creamy sauce that tastes far more indulgent than it actually is. Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff takes very little prep, for an easy weeknight meal that is easy to adapt.

    Two bowls of beef stroganoff and mashed potato next to a blue towel.

    Slow cooked meat in a creamy sauce - it doesn't get much more comforting than that.  Chunks of beef that just fall apart as you cut in to them in a rich indulgent sauce. It is a classic comfort dish that the whole family will love, and easy to adapt to add extra vegetables.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • Step by step
    • What beef to use?
    • Stroganoff sauce
    • What else can you add?
    • How to make it lighter
    • What to serve it with
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More beef recipes
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    Why you will love it

    • Classic comfort food
    • Very little prep
    • Easy to adapt
    • A family favourite

    Ingredients needed

    A plate of raw beef, mushrooms, shallots, garlic, stock, mustard, butter and cornflour all on a wooden surface.
    • Diced beef - We used standard diced beef, however you could use chuck beef (braising steak in the UK), beef cheeks or boneless beef ribs.
    • Mushrooms - We used standard white mushrooms, but any will work well.
    • Shallots - Adds a little sweetness to the dish. A standard onion can be used instead.
    • Stock - To make the sauce. We used beef stock.
    • Butter - To cook the mushrooms and shallots. You can use oil.
    • Garlic, Worcestershire sauce & mustard - Adds flavour to the sauce. We used wholegrain mustard, but Dijon or even English mustard could be used.
    • Cornflour - Used to make a slurry to thicken the sauce.
    • Sour cream - Makes the sauce nice and creamy. Double cream can be used or even yogurt, but this might split.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    Step by step

    One: Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat. Cook the beef chunks until browned all over. Remove form the pan and set aside.

    Chunks of beef cooking in a frying pan.

    Two: Melt the butter in the pan and cook the mushrooms and shallots until softened, about 5 minutes.

    Chopped shallots and mushrooms cooking in a frying pan.

    Three: Add the beef, shallots and mushrooms to a slow cooker pot. Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard and season with salt and pepper. Pour in just enough stock to cover the meat. Cook on high for 5 hours.

    A slow cooker pot with cooked, beef, mushrooms and shallots all covered in stock.

    Four: When cooked, add a cornflour slurry and the sour cream to thicken the sauce. Serve with potatoes, pasta or rice.

    What beef to use?

    The great thing about slow cooked beef dishes is that you can use a cheaper cut of beef, because cooking it low and slow makes it just fall apart. More expensive cuts of beef are just totally wasted in this dish.

    We used standard diced beef, however you could use chuck beef (braising steak in the UK), beef cheeks or boneless beef ribs. If you are making a more traditional stroganoff, that is cooked on the stove, then you would use more expensive steak cuts like sirloin or fillet.

    A plate of raw beef cubes.

    Stroganoff sauce

    There is plenty of flavour from the beef, but the creamy sauce is what makes it really hearty and comforting. Luckily, the sauce is super easy to make. It is made up of beef stock, wholegrain mustard (although you could use Dijon if you don't have wholegrain), Worcestershire sauce and paprika, and then some sour cream stirred in at the end.

    What else can you add?

    Whilst traditional stroganoff wouldn't have mushrooms and onion in it, it bulks it out for you don't need to add quite so much beef and of course it has nutritional benefits too.

    We are big fans of finding any ways to add extra greens to our meals too, so why not stir in a few handfuls of spinach at the same time as the sour cream?

    Chunks of cooked beef in a creamy sauce topped with chopped herbs and a sprinkling of paprika.

    How to make it lighter

    There are a few ways that you can make this recipe a little lighter:

    • You can opt for a lean cut of beef and then chop off any visible extra fat.
    • Swap the sour cream for Greek yogurt or a reduced fat creme fraiche. Greek yogurt is high in protein too, which is an added bonus.
    • Opt to serve it with something more nutrient dense. Swap white rice for brown, use wholewheat pasta or swap regular mashed potato for mashed sweet potatoes.

    What to serve it with

    We served ours on mashed potato. Not sure how to make it? Try our Best Ever Creamy Mashed Potato. You could also serve it on rice or pasta (go for wide noodle type pasta, so the sauce clings to it better).

    If you want a lower carb option, you could serve it with Cauliflower Rice.

    Beef stroganoff and mashed potato in a bowl.

    FAQs

    How to store leftover stroganoff

    Leftovers of this will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. Make sure it has cooled completely and then put in to an air tight container in the fridge. To reheat, you can either microwave or heat through on the stove.
    You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Store the stroganoff without any sides though for best results.

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    Extra tips

    • You can make this lighter by stirring in Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, however this a risk of it splitting.
    • Make sure you add the sour cream at the end, to avoid it splitting.
    • You can swap wholegrain mustard for Dijon if that's all you have.
    • You could swap some of the stock for white wine if you like.
    • You can make this with ground beef instead. Fry it in a pan with a little oil and then drain off any excess and add to the slow cooker at the same time you would the diced beef.
    • We added parsley at the end, however you can swap that for chives.
    • Rather than serving it on mash or rice, you could add chunks of potato to the slow cooker and cook it all together.
    • If you sauce is too thin, add a little more cornflour. You don't want to add too much though, as it will taste floury.
    • Don't stir it too aggressively when you add the sour cream, as the beef might fall apart too much.

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    If you’ve tried this Beef Stroganoff recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
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    Recipe

    A bowl of slow cooker beef stroganoff with mashed potato

    Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

    Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff takes very little prep, for an easy weeknight meal that is easy to adapt.
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    4.76 from 25 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Russian
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 hours
    Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes
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    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 441kcal
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    Ingredients

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    • 700 g Beef - diced
    • 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
    • 2 Garlic clove - crushed
    • 4 Shallots - diced
    • 1 Pinch Sea salt and black pepper
    • 350 ml Beef stock
    • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 tablespoon Wholegrain mustard
    • 25 g Butter
    • 150 g Mushrooms - white
    • 1 tablespoon Paprika
    • 1 tablespoon Cornflour (corn starch)
    • 250 ml Sour cream
    • Fresh parsley - to serve

    Instructions

    • Heat the oil in a pan over a medium heat. Cook the beef chunks until browned all over. Remove form the pan and set aside.
    • Melt the butter in the pan and cook the mushrooms and shallots until softened, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the beef, garlic and mushrooms to a slow cooker pot. Add the Worcestershire sauce, mustard and season with salt and pepper. Pour in just enough stock to cover the meat. Cook on high for 5 hours.
    • When cooked, add a cornflour slurry and the sour cream to thicken the sauce. Sprinkle paprika on top (optional). Serve with potatoes, pasta or rice.

    Notes

    • You can make this lighter by stirring in Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, however this a risk of it splitting.
    • Make sure you add the sour cream at the end, to avoid it splitting.
    • You can swap wholegrain mustard for Dijon if that's all you have.
    • You could swap some of the stock for white wine if you like.
    • You can make this with ground beef instead. Fry it in a pan with a little oil and then drain off any excess and add to the slow cooker at the same time you would the diced beef.
    • We added parsley at the end, however you can swap that for chives.
    • Rather than serving it on mash or rice, you could add chunks of potato to the slow cooker and cook it all together.
    • If you sauce is too thin, add a little more cornflour. You don't want to add too much though, as it will taste floury.
    • Don't stir it too aggressively when you add the sour cream, as the beef might fall apart too much.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 441kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 465mg | Potassium: 1055mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1383IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 5mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Lexy

      December 16, 2021 at 11:41 am

      How long should this be in the slow cooker for in the UK? 2-3 hours? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Dannii

        December 16, 2021 at 2:44 pm

        You cook on high for 5 hours.

        Reply
        • Lexy

          December 19, 2021 at 12:43 pm

          Thanks. Just when I have followed American recipes before it’s been far too long thats all. Will give it a go.

          Reply
        • Lexy

          January 22, 2022 at 4:56 pm

          Cooked on high for 1.5 hours then low for a further 2 hours and it was lovely

          Reply
    2. Rebecca

      March 27, 2021 at 6:26 pm

      All your slow cooker recipes are great! In the ingredients you mention onions & in the instructions shallots .. I'm going to stick with onions & see how I get on!

      Reply
      • Dannii

        March 28, 2021 at 9:07 am

        Sorry, they are shallots (as seen in the ingredients photo). But onions will work just fine too :) Enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Valerie

      February 16, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      I love beef stroganoff. I've never tried making it in a slow cooker, this would be perfect for busy winter weekdays.

      Reply
    4. Sunrita

      February 13, 2021 at 2:35 pm

      Perfect idea for long busy days. It is so comforting and all you need is seal the juices in. Thanks so much.

      Reply
    5. Julia

      February 13, 2021 at 2:11 pm

      You can't go wrong with beef stroganoff, right? It's such a tasty dinner!

      Reply
    6. Claudia Lamascolo

      February 13, 2021 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      This is one thing I have never made and now after seeing how delicious it looks I must try it!

      Reply
    7. Genevieve | Fitty Foodlicious

      February 08, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      I love beef stroganoff and this recipe looks delicious!

      Reply
    8. Chris Collins

      February 08, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      This is the perfect dinner! Total comfort food!

      Reply
    9. Shelley

      February 08, 2021 at 7:09 pm

      5 stars
      Beef stroganoff is such wonderful comfort food, but I rarely make it since it isn't very healthy. I totally appreciated your wonderful suggestions for how to make it a bit healthier ... a comfort food meal I can feel so much better about serving! And totally perfect for all these super-cold Ohio nights we've been having! Thank you!

      Reply
    10. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      February 08, 2021 at 6:23 pm

      5 stars
      My mouth is watering just looking at this yummy beef stroganoff. I haven't made this for years, but your recipe looks so easy, I'm going to make it for my husband this week. He'll be thrilled.

      Reply
    11. Andrea Metlika

      February 08, 2021 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      The beef looks so tender and the flavors are incredible. I can't wait to taste this.

      Reply
    12. Tara

      February 07, 2021 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      What a comforting meal and I love how easily it comes together in the slow cooker! Looks amazing with that sprinkling of paprika on top.

      Reply
    13. Beth Sachs

      February 07, 2021 at 6:57 pm

      5 stars
      Beef stroganoff is one of our family favourites. Love that this version is made in the slow cooker.

      Reply
    14. Bintu | Budget Delicious

      February 07, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love how little prep this needs and that it can be popped into the slow cooker to cook away. I love a beef stroganoff and this one sounds delicious!

      Reply
    15. Alison

      February 07, 2021 at 6:36 pm

      5 stars
      A hearty and comforting meal for the winter! So easy too!!

      Reply
      • Matt

        August 01, 2021 at 3:15 pm

        3 stars
        The instructions say nothing about the paprika and garlic on the recipe

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        • Dannii

          August 02, 2021 at 7:05 pm

          Sorry, garlic should be in step 3 but we wrote shallots again by mistake. Paprika isn't actually in the recipe, it's just a serving suggestion to sprinkle on at the end.

          Reply
    16. Heidy

      February 07, 2021 at 1:17 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good Slow Cooker recipe, and this Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff recipe looks like it's right up my alley. Have to pick up a few ingredients, and this recipe is happening.

      Reply
    17. Tania | Fit Foodie Nutter

      February 07, 2021 at 12:11 pm

      5 stars
      Slow cooker has been an absolute life saver this winter indeed! Can't wait to cook this stew for my daughter!

      Reply
    18. saif

      February 07, 2021 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      I love Beef Stroganoff. The presentation looks colorful and delicious. Can't wait to make this in my kitchen.

      Reply
    19. Claudia Lamascolo

      February 07, 2021 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      I just need to get some cornflour and off to the market I go I am trying this today it sounds fabulous!

      Reply
    20. Amanda Wren-Grimwood

      February 07, 2021 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      I am always looking for new slow cooker ideas and not had stroganoff for along time. This recipe is next on my list.

      Reply

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