Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff with Cream of Mushroom Soup

Turn traditional stroganoff into a delicious crock pot meal with this recipe for Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff with Cream of Mushroom Soup. The cream soup makes the gravy more creamy and adds a lot of flavor to the beloved dish.

This beef stroganoff crock pot recipe combines tender beef with rich broth, delicious mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, cream of mushroom soup, and tangy sour cream. It is creamy and packed with flavor, which makes it the perfect comfort food at the end of a long day or on a dreary afternoon. The whole family is sure to love this for lunch or dinner!

If you like classic comfort meals, you will love my Crock Pot Shepherd's Pie, Crock Pot Hamburger Helper, and Slow Cooker Beef Stew!

Ingredients You'll Need

• Sirloin Steak: This cut of meat is mildly tender and more on the lean side, which means it won't render a lot of fat into your stroganoff. Cut the meat into 1" cubes before searing them to ensure the meat is dispersed evenly throughout the dish.
• Beef Broth: Give your stroganoff even more beefy flavor with beef broth. Use low sodium broth or regular, depending on your dietary preferences.
• Brown Mushrooms: Also known as baby Bella or Chemini mushrooms, these have a meaty flavor and firmer texture than white mushrooms. The firm texture helps them not turn into mush in the slow cooker. 
• Worcestershire Sauce: Give the sauce a deeper umami flavor with a splash of Worcestershire. 
• Dijon Mustard: This slightly spicy mustard adds flavor to the dish and the acid also helps tenderize the steak. 
• Garlic: Add a little extra zesty flavor with freshly minced or jarred garlic.
• Cream of Mushroom Soup: A can of creamy condensed soup gives the stroganoff more mushroom flavor and makes it creamier.
• Sour Cream: You can't have stroganoff without sour cream! This gives the dish its signature tangy flavor and creamy consistency.
• Cornstarch: A little bit of cornstarch helps thicken the sauce.
• Dried Thyme: Add more herbal flavor with a small amount of dried thyme.
• Egg Noodles: Serve this easy crock pot beef stroganoff over a bed of egg noodles. These wide, rich noodles add the perfect flavor to the dish.

See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.

Variations

• Use Different Cuts of Meat: Instead of sirloin steak, try making this crock pot beef stroganoff with chuck roast, bottom round roast, or cubed stew meat. These are fattier and tougher cuts of meat, but the fat renders them tender as they slow cook. The stew meat is especially great if you don't have time to cut your beef into chunks. 
• Try Onion Soup Mix: Give this dish a rich onion flavor by using onion soup mix instead of cream of mushroom soup. You may need more sour cream or beef broth to keep the creamy texture, but the flavor is incredible.
• Add Vegetables: More veggies is always a good idea! This beef stroganoff crock pot recipe is great with carrots, peas, onions, and zucchini. 

How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff with Cream of Mushroom Soup

This beef stroganoff in the crockpot is the perfect comfort meal on a rainy day or at the end of a busy evening. The rich flavor, melt in your mouth beef, and creamy texture is like a warm hug in the form of dinner. To get started, cut your beef into 1" cubes and trim off any excess fat and season with salt and pepper.

1. Step 1: Prepare the Beef. Add the meat to a heated skillet with olive oil. Sear each side of the meat cubes until they are golden brown. This will take about 30 seconds on each side. Place the seared beef into a 6-quart slow cooker.

2. Step 2: Add Additional Ingredients. Pour 3 cups of beef broth into the hot, empty skillet to deglaze the pan. Then, pour the broth into the slow cooker and add thyme, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, cream of mushroom soup, and garlic. Stir until everything is well combined. 

3. Step 3: Cover and Cook. Place the lid securely on the slow cooker and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours until the beef is tender.

4. Step 4: Make a Slurry. About 30 minutes before the end of the cooking time, make a cornstarch slurry using the remaining ½ cup of beef broth and the cornstarch. Whisk them together in a medium bowl until there are no lumps. Next, whisk in the sour cream.

5. Step 5: Thicken the Sauce and Serve. Add the thickening mixture to the crock pot and stir to combine. Let the stroganoff cook for the remaining 30 minutes, then serve it over freshly cooked egg noodles.

Storage Directions 

• Storing: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also freeze leftovers, without the noodles, for up to 3 months.
• Reheating: Reheat the dish in the microwave in 60-second intervals until it is heated through. Be sure to thaw frozen leftovers for at least 24 hours before reheating them.
• Make Ahead: Save time by cutting up and searing the beef the day before. Store the meat in an airtight container overnight and add it to the crock pot the next day.

Serving Suggestions

This delicious crock pot beef stroganoff is the perfect weeknight comfort meal for a busy family. It's rich, hearty, and packed with tender beef that everyone will love. It's also a great meal for a potluck dinner or to take to a friend as part of a meal train.

• Skip the egg noodles and try this slow cook beef stroganoff recipe over creamy mashed potatoes or slow cooker rice instead! 
• You could also serve it with homemade cornbread in the slow cooker, buttermilk biscuits, or rolls to soak up all of the gravy. 
• For something a little different, try one of my potato side dishes like crock pot scalloped potatoes, roasted potatoes, or slow cooker baked potatoes.
• Get your veggies in by making a side of these slow cooker collard greens or your favorite simple vegetable.

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