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Creamy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups mushrooms
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp  Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2–1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch
  • Egg noodles (for serving)

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Load It Up
    Add the beef, onions, garlic, and mushrooms into your slow cooker.
    No need to overthink it—just layer everything in.
  2. Step 2: Add the Flavor Base
    Pour in the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard.
    Make sure the liquid reaches most of the beef, but don’t drown it.
  3. Step 3: Set and Forget
    LOW: 7–8 hours
    HIGH: 4–5 hours
    And that’s it. Walk away. Go live your life.
    (Yes, it really is that simple.)
  4. Step 4: Check the Texture
    When it’s done, the beef should pull apart easily with a fork. If it resists, give it more time. Slow cooking isn’t about rushing.
  5. Step 5: Thicken the Sauce
    Mix flour or cornstarch with a little water, then stir it in. Let it cook another 20–30 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Add the Creaminess (Important!)
    Turn off the heat, then stir in the sour cream.
    If you add it while it’s boiling, it might split. Not ideal. So give it a minute.
  7. Step 7: Serve It Up
    Spoon it over warm egg noodles and—honestly—take a second to appreciate it.