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This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is the ultimate comfort food — tender shredded beef, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy sauce all come together for a rich, hearty dinner that practically cooks itself. Serve it over egg noodles for a cozy meal your family will ask for again and again.
If you love rich, savory slow cooker dinners, try my Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup or Slow Cooker Rotel Creamy Chicken Pasta next — both are creamy and delicious like this one.
👉 Don’t skip dessert — my Berry Cobbler is the perfect finishing touch!
This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff features tender roast beef, mushrooms, and onions in a creamy, savory sauce. It’s hearty, flavorful, and the perfect comfort meal for busy days.
Why you’ll love this recipe…
Everything cooks low and slow until the beef is melt-in-your-mouth tender. The sauce turns creamy and flavorful, making it the perfect pairing for noodles or mashed potatoes.
⏰ Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
🍂 Perfect For: Weeknight dinners, cozy weekends, or family gatherings
🛒 Key Ingredients: Chuck roast, mushrooms, onion, sour cream, noodles
🍽️ Servings: About 6 donuts
🥄 Skill Level: Easy
🧊 Storage: Great for fridge or freezer
👉 For another creamy comfort recipe, try my Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana Soup.
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Table of Contents
- What You’ll Need for Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
- Ingredients List
- How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
- Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Variations
- Tips and Tricks
- Recipe FAQs – Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
- Serving Suggestions
- Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- More Great Slow Cooker Recipes
- Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Recipe
What You’ll Need for Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
- Chuck roast – slow cooks until tender and shreds easily (you can use ground beef or turkey for a lighter option).
- Mushrooms & onions – add earthy, savory depth.
- Beef broth & gravy mix – form the base of the rich sauce.
- Sour cream – stirred in at the end for creamy balance.
- Egg noodles – perfect for soaking up every bit of sauce.
👉 Love beefy slow cooker meals? Try my Slow Cooker Lasagna Soup.
Ingredients List
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3–6 lb chuck roast or tender roast
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 8 oz brown mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 12 oz egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
🔒 The printable recipe card below includes the full ingredient list and exact amounts — perfect for saving or printing for later.
How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Step 1: Prep the Meat: Season roast with salt and pepper on all sides.
Step 2: Sear the Meat: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear roast 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
Step 3: Transfer to Slow Cooker: Place seared roast in slow cooker.
Step 4: Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk beef broth, Worcestershire, garlic, and gravy mix.
Step 5: Add Veggies & Sauce: Add onion and mushrooms to slow cooker, then pour broth mixture over top.
Step 6: Cook on LOW: 8 hours or HIGH: 5 hours. Cook until meat is tender and shreds easily.
Step 7: Shred the Meat: Remove roast, shred, and discard large fatty pieces. Return shredded beef to sauce.
Step 8: Add Sour Cream: Stir in sour cream until creamy and smooth.
Step 9: Cook Noodles: Boil noodles according to package, drain, and serve stroganoff over noodles or stir them together before serving.
🔒 The step-by-step instructions are also available in the printable recipe card below — don’t forget to save it for later!
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Variations
- Substitute ground beef or turkey for a faster, lighter version.
- Add sliced carrots or peas for extra texture.
- Use cream cheese instead of sour cream for a thicker sauce.
- Try it over mashed potatoes or rice instead of noodles.
👉 For another hearty dinner, check out my Slow Cooker Queso Chicken Tacos.
My Pro TipS
Tips and Tricks
- Browning the roast first adds huge flavor — don’t skip this step.
- Use low-sodium broth if you’re watching salt.
- Stir sour cream in at the end so it doesn’t curdle.
- Perfect to freeze and reheat for quick meals.
Recipe FAQs – Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Yes — just brown it first and reduce cooking time to 3–4 hours.
Absolutely! Store cooked stroganoff in fridge up to 3 days or freeze for later.
Yes — freeze without noodles up to 3 months. Reheat and serve over fresh pasta.
👉 For another slow cooker classic, try my Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice
- Garlic bread or dinner rolls on the side
- Steamed broccoli or green beans
- Try my Berry Cobbler for dessert!
Make-Ahead, Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Store 3–4 days in airtight container.
- Freezer: Up to 3 months (without noodles).
- Reheat: Microwave or stovetop over low heat until hot.
👉 For more hearty dinners, visit 15 Cozy Slow Cooker Soups to Make This Fall.
More Great Slow Cooker Recipes
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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 –6 lb chuck roast or tender roast
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 8 oz brown mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 12 oz egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- Season and sear roast; transfer to slow cooker.
- Mix broth, gravy, Worcestershire, and garlic; pour over roast with onion and mushrooms.
- Cook LOW 8 hr / HIGH 5 hr.
- Shred meat, stir in sour cream.
- Serve over noodles or mix together before serving.
Notes
- Use ground beef or turkey for a quick version.
- Freeze without noodles up to 3 months.
- Add ¼ cup wine for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
