Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff for Busy Weeknights
This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff recipe is the perfect easy dinner for busy weeknights. Tender chunks of beef cook low and slow in a rich, savory sauce, creating one of those comforting meals that's packed with flavor. Finished with cream cheese, sour cream, and egg noodles, this creamy, satisfying meal is sure to become a favorite with the entire family.
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- 3 tbsp flour
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 packet au jus mix
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 4 ounces cream cheese (half an 8-ounce block), softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms (optional)
- 12 ounces egg noodles, cooked 1 minute less than package directions
Instructions
- Place the chuck roast chunks in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the flour and toss until evenly coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet on the stove top over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sear on all sides until browned, about 5-7 minutes total. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
- If using mushrooms, add the sliced mushrooms to the same skillet that you cooked the beef in and sauté for 5 minutes. Transfer the mushrooms to a small bowl and set aside.
- Add the au jus gravy packet, onion soup packet, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours or LOW for 7 to 8 hours, until the beef is fork tender. You can shred the beef or place the cooked beef onto a cutting board and cut into small bite-sized chunks and transfer the meat back to the slow cooker.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, add the cream cheese, sour cream and sauteed mushrooms if using, and give it a good stir.
- Add the cooked egg noodles to the crockpot and stir to combine. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Storage and Reheating Instructions
To Store:
Allow the beef stroganoff to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To Reheat:
Reheat individual portions in the microwave for 2 minutes on 50% power until heated through.