Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff with Garlic Butter Mushrooms
This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff with Garlic Butter Mushrooms is a creamy, comforting classic made easy with slow cooking. Tender beef simmers in a rich, tangy sauce featuring sour cream and beef broth, enhanced by aromatic garlic butter sautéed mushrooms. Perfect for busy weeknights, this hearty dish is effortless, flavorful, and sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes (low) or 3 hours 20 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American / Comfort Food
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using cornstarch and gluten-free broth)
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasonings
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp salt (to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Mushroom and Garlic Butter
- 12 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
Sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour or cornstarch
Garnish
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Mushrooms: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cremini mushrooms, then sauté until the mushrooms are golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to add later.
- Season and Sear the Beef: Season the beef pieces generously with salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. In the same skillet, quickly sear the beef on all sides to lock in juices and develop color. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Build the Slow Cooker Base: Pour beef broth over the seared beef in the slow cooker. Stir gently, cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is tender and falls apart.
- Thicken the Sauce: About 30 minutes before serving, remove a small amount of cooking liquid from the slow cooker. Mix it with flour or cornstarch to create a slurry. Stir the slurry back into the slow cooker along with the sautéed garlic butter mushrooms and sour cream. Gently mix until smooth and creamy.
- Final Touches: Cook uncovered for the last 30 minutes to thicken the sauce further. Just before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley for color and freshness.
Notes
- Brown the beef first: Searing locks in flavor and adds beautiful color to the dish.
- Don’t skip the garlic butter mushrooms: They add irresistible aroma and texture contrast.
- Sour cream timing: Always add sour cream towards the end to prevent curdling.
- Adjust thickness: Add more or less flour/cornstarch slurry depending on preferred sauce consistency.
- Serve immediately: Best fresh, though leftovers reheat nicely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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