Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender beef stew meat slow-cooked in a savory gravy with au jus and brown gravy mixes. Creamy sour cream is stirred in towards the end for richness, and the dish is served over tender egg noodles. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that delivers classic flavors with minimal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Gravy Mixture
- 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 Touch
- 1/2 cup sour cream
To Serve
- 1 (8-ounce) package egg noodles
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker: Spray a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Mix Gravy and Meat: In the slow cooker, whisk together the brown gravy mix, au jus mix, and water until fully combined. Add the beef stew meat and stir to coat all pieces evenly, making sure the meat is submerged as much as possible.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook the beef mixture on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for about 5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and flavorful.
- Add Sour Cream: Approximately 30 minutes before serving, carefully ladle out about 1/2 cup of the gravy from the slow cooker into a small bowl. Stir in the sour cream to create a creamy mixture, then return it to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- Final Cooking: Cover the slow cooker again and cook on high for about 20 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld with the sour cream.
- Cook Noodles: While the stroganoff finishes cooking, prepare the egg noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the tender beef and rich gravy mixture over the hot egg noodles. Optionally, you can stir the noodles into the slow cooker before serving for an all-in-one dish.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, you can remove the lid during the last 30 minutes to allow some liquid to evaporate.
- Use full-fat sour cream for the creamiest texture, but low-fat versions can be substituted for fewer calories.
- Brown the stew meat briefly in a hot skillet before adding to the slow cooker for deeper flavor, though this step is optional.
- Fresh parsley or chopped chives make a great garnish to enhance color and flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
