Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Stew Recipe: Creamy, Tender, and Heartwarming
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Stew. Perfect for busy days, this recipe combines tender beef, creamy sour cream, and garlic butter mushrooms for a dish that’s both hearty and luxurious. Serve it over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or your favorite pasta for a meal that’s sure to impress. Follow our step-by-step guide to create this easy, flavorful, and satisfying stew that’s perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1.75kg / 3.5lb beef chuck or other stewing beef, cut into 4cm / 1.5” cubes (Note 1)
- 1.5 tsp each salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp oil
- 20g / 1 tbsp butter, unsalted
- 1 large onion, halved and sliced into 1cm / 2/5” slices
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 7 tbsp flour, plain / all-purpose
- 4 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 litre / 1 quart beef stock, reduced salt
- 1.5 cups sour cream, full-fat preferred
- Garlic Butter Mushrooms:
- 3 tbsp / 45g butter, unsalted
- 700g / 1.2lb mushrooms, sliced into 0.5cm thick slices
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
- Serving:
- Pasta, wide egg noodles, or mashed potatoes
- Chives for garnish
Preparation
- Season Beef: Pat beef dry, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Brown Beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over high heat. Brown beef in batches, adding more oil as needed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Melt half the butter, then cook onion and garlic for 3 minutes until softened.
- Add Flour and Mustard: Sprinkle flour over onions, stir, then add Dijon mustard.
- Add Stock: Gradually stir in beef stock until smooth and thickened. Bring to a simmer.
- Slow Cook: Transfer to a slow cooker. Add beef and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5 hours.
- Garlic Butter Mushrooms: Melt butter, cook mushrooms until golden, then add garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Finish Stew: Mix sour cream with 1.5 cups stew liquid, then stir into the stew. Add mushrooms.
- Serve: Enjoy over noodles, pasta, or mashed potatoes, garnished with chives.
This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Stew is a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Its rich flavors and tender beef make it a must-try recipe for any home cook!
