Description
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender beef stew meat slow-cooked in a savory brown gravy and au jus mix, finished with creamy sour cream, and served over perfectly cooked egg noodles. This easy, hands-off recipe is perfect for a satisfying family dinner with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Gravy
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 1 (0.87-ounce) packet brown gravy mix
- 1 (1-ounce) packet au jus mix
- 1 1/2 cups water
Finishing and Serving
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (8-ounce) package egg noodles
Instructions
- Prepare slow cooker and mix gravy: Spray a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking. Add the brown gravy mix, au jus mix, and water to the slow cooker and whisk together until well combined. This forms the flavorful base of the sauce.
- Add beef and cook low and slow: Add the beef stew meat to the slow cooker and stir to coat all the meat pieces with the gravy mixture. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for about 5 hours, until the beef is tender and flavorful.
- Incorporate sour cream: About 30 minutes before serving, ladle approximately 1/2 cup of the hot gravy from the slow cooker into a small bowl. Stir in the sour cream until smooth. Return this sour cream mixture to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for another 20 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
- Cook egg noodles: While the sour cream is heating in the slow cooker, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
- Serve: Serve the tender beef and creamy gravy over the hot egg noodles. Alternatively, you can mix the noodles directly into the slow cooker before serving for a heartier dish.
Notes
- You can substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt for a tangier flavor and added protein.
- Brown gravy and au jus mix packets can be found in most grocery stores; ensure they are gluten-free if necessary.
- For a thicker sauce, you can add a slurry of cornstarch and water before adding sour cream.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Consider adding mushrooms or onions for extra flavor and texture, cooking them separately or adding them at the start with the beef.
