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Creamy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

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A comforting and easy slow cooker beef stroganoff recipe featuring tender beef, mushrooms, and a luscious creamy sauce perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sour cream (full-fat, room temperature)
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat dry the beef cubes with paper towels and season generously with salt and black pepper. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes per batch until nicely browned on all sides. (Time: 10-15 minutes)
  3. In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms; cook until mushrooms soften and release moisture, about 5 minutes. (Time: 8-10 minutes)
  4. Transfer the browned beef, onions, and mushrooms to the slow cooker. Pour in beef broth, then stir in Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce. (Time: 2 minutes)
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender. (Time: 4-8 hours depending on setting)
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, whisk flour with a few tablespoons of cold water until smooth. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. (Time: 5 minutes)
  7. Turn off the slow cooker and gently fold in sour cream until fully combined. Avoid boiling after adding sour cream. Let sit covered for 10 minutes to meld flavors. (Time: 10 minutes)
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Notes

Browning the beef adds rich flavor but can be skipped for time-saving. Use full-fat sour cream at room temperature to avoid curdling. Mix flour with cold water before adding to prevent lumps. Avoid boiling after adding sour cream to keep sauce smooth. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream with coconut or cashew cream and use gluten-free flour or cornstarch. For gluten-free, use cornstarch instead of flour. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.

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