Slow Cooker Family-Style Beef Stroganoff
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Some meals nourish, but others become part of family lore—rich, savory dishes that feel like they’ve been simmering under a grandmother’s watchful eye. Beef Stroganoff is one of those timeless comforts. This slow cooker version keeps the soul of the classic intact while gifting you the luxury of time. With one simple whisk-and-pour mixture, humble beef transforms into fork-tender bites swimming in a velvety, mushroom-kissed gravy. By the time you lift the lid, dinner feels like an heirloom passed down, yet made modern with ease.
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Slow Cooker Family-Style Beef Stroganoff
| Component | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Beef & Base Mixture | 2 lbs chuck roast or stew meat (cubed), 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup, 1 cup beef broth, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 4 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 large onion (sliced), 8 oz mushrooms (sliced), salt & pepper |
| Creamy Finish & Serving | ⅓ cup sour cream (room temp), 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening), 1 (12 oz) package wide egg noodles, fresh parsley for garnish |
Instructions
Step 1: Build the Flavor Foundation
Season beef cubes with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Place in slow cooker. Scatter onions and mushrooms over the top.
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Step 2: Whisk the Golden Mixture
In a bowl, whisk soup, broth, Worcestershire, Dijon, and garlic until smooth.
Step 3: The Grand Pour
Pour mixture evenly over beef and vegetables. Do not stir—this layering deepens flavor.
Step 4: Slow Transformation
Cover and cook on LOW 7–8 hours or HIGH 4–5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
Step 5: Creamy Gravy & Noodles
Cook noodles 30 minutes before serving. Drain and toss with butter.
Optional: whisk flour into ½ cup hot cooking liquid, then stir back in for thicker gravy.
Turn slow cooker to WARM and stir in sour cream until creamy.
Step 6: Assemble & Serve
Divide noodles into bowls. Ladle stroganoff generously over top. Garnish with parsley.
