Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is a rich, creamy and comforting dinner that’s wonderfully easy to prepare. This easy dinner recipe makes a hearty, flavourful dish with minimal effort thanks to the slow cooker.

What Is Beef Stroganoff?

Beef Stroganoff is Russian in origin, it is essentially sauteed beef served with a rich hearty sauce that is finished with sour cream. It lends itself perfectly to a slow cooker as slow cooking brings out even more flavour and creates super tender meat. 

Why I Love Making This From Scratch

I have been making this for years for the family, I have often over the years used a packet mix for my beef stroganoff, but this is so easy and packed full of flavour, plus you know what you are eating with this one. 

Simple Pantry Staples You’ll Use Again And Again

Using simple ingredients, these are the pantry staples you will want for many slow cooker dinners so really handy to have on hand. I have made the recipe as simple as possible for this reason. The basic ingredients are the same for many variations of this recipe you will find online. 

Best Cuts Of Beef For Slow Cooking

The beef you use is up to you, for slow cooking I recommend Chuck or Blade Steak, skirt or brisket. Any of those cheaper cuts of meat lend themselves perfectly to slow cooking. The higher fat content and cartilage break down over time and create incredible flavour and texture.

The Ingredients You Will Need Are:

• Beef (see recommendation of cut of meat above)
• Oil
• Onion
• Garlic
• Mushrooms
• Flour
• Paprika
• Beef Stock
• Tomato Sauce or Paste
• Worcestershire Sauce  
• Salt & Pepper
• Sour Cream

Some add dijon or wholegrain mustard also for extra flavour, about a tablespoon would do.

How To Make Beef Stroganoff In The Slow Cooker

In a frying pan, brown the meat in one tablespoon of oil in two batches, then transfer it to the slow cooker. Using the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and cook the onions and mushrooms for around five minutes until softened, stirring frequently. Stir in the garlic and flour and cook for one minute, then add this mixture to the meat in the slow cooker.

In a jug or bowl, whisk together the beef stock, paprika, tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce, then pour it over the meat and stir to coat well. Season with salt and pepper, then cook for 4–5 hours on HIGH or 8 hours on LOW, with LOW being my preferred method. Once the meat is tender, turn off the slow cooker, add the sour cream and stir through until smooth.

A longer, slow cooking time is preferred. It can be cooked on HIGH for 4-5 hours or low for 8+ hours.  For more guidance on cooking times for different ingredients, you may find my Slow Cooker Cooking Times Chart very helpful.

If your sauce turns out thinner than you’d like, my guide on How to Thicken Slow Cooker Sauce shares several easy ways to achieve a richer consistency.

Serving Ideas For Beef Stroganoff

This dish is lovely served over creamy mashed potatoes to soak up all that rich sauce, or spooned over rice for a simple and satisfying meal. It also pairs beautifully with fresh bread, especially my Slow Cooker Cheesy Savoury Loaf.

Have a slow cooker question? I’ve gathered the most common ones in my Slow Cooker FAQ if you’d like to learn a little more.

I look forward to seeing your photos of this lovely comforting meal, be sure to tag me in them on Facebook or Instagram.

More Slow Cooker Dinner Ideas To Try

I have created this website to share lots of lovely simple from scratch recipes, you might like to check out these other dishes for next time. Let me know in the comments below what I should make next.

• Slow Cooker Devilled Sausages
• Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
• Slow Cooker Roast Pork with Garlic Honey Butter Gravy
• Slow Cooker Cauliflower & Broccoli Soup

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Recipe

The full ingredient list and step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.

I’d Love To Hear Your Feedback

I hope you love this slow cooker beef stroganoff as much as we do. It’s such a lovely comforting dinner for cooler days and one I come back to again and again.

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Happy cooking!

Anna