Description
Hearty beef stroganoff simmers slowly in a crock pot, blending rich flavors of tender beef, creamy sauce, and earthy mushrooms. Comfort meets convenience in this classic Russian-inspired dish that welcomes you to savor each comforting, velvety bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 900 g (2 lbs) beef stew meat (chuck roast or sirloin), cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 250 g (9 oz) mushrooms, sliced
Seasoning and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 cups (475 ml) beef broth
- 1 cup (250 g) sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 can (300 g/10 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional for extra flavor)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Serving Options:
- Cooked egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Transfer tender beef stew chunks into the slow cooker, ensuring even distribution across the base.
- Sprinkle finely diced onions, crushed garlic cloves, and sliced mushrooms evenly over the meat, creating a flavorful base layer.
- Dust the meat and vegetable mixture with paprika, then gently season with salt and freshly ground black pepper for enhanced taste profile.
- Cover the crock pot and set to low heat, allowing the ingredients to gently simmer and tenderize for several hours.
- After meat reaches a delicate, pull-apart consistency, stir in rich sour cream to create a luxurious, velvety sauce.
- Incorporate cream cheese to add depth and smooth texture, whisking carefully to prevent lumping.
- Optionally, thicken the sauce with a light cornstarch slurry if a more robust consistency is desired.
- Serve the stroganoff over a bed of wide egg noodles or fluffy rice, garnishing with fresh chopped parsley for a bright, herbal finish.
- Allow the dish to rest momentarily before plating to let flavors meld and sauce settle.
Notes
- Tenderize tough meat cuts by selecting chuck roast or sirloin tip, which break down beautifully during slow cooking and become incredibly soft.
- Enhance flavor depth by searing meat beforehand in a hot skillet, creating delicious caramelized exterior that adds rich, complex taste to the final dish.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium beef broth and adjusting salt incrementally, allowing home cooks to customize seasoning precisely to their dietary needs.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting traditional flour with cornstarch or arrowroot powder when thickening the sauce, making the recipe accessible for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg