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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff turns chuck roast into tender, flavorful beef in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 406 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chuck roast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon whole-grain mustard
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms sautéed
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • parsley

Instructions

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  1. Start by trimming any excess fat from the chuck roast. Season the beef with salt and ground black pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef until it develops a golden-brown crust. This step locks in flavor but can be skipped if you're short on time.
  3. Place the seared beef in the slow cooker. Add the beef broth and whole-grain mustard, stirring to combine.
  4. Set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. By the end of the cooking time, the beef should be melt-in-your-mouth tender.
  5. While the beef is cooking, sauté the mushrooms in butter or olive oil until golden brown. For added flavor, do this in the same skillet used to sear the beef.
  6. About 20-30 minutes before serving, take the lid off and shred the beef. Stir the sautéed mushrooms and sour cream into the slow cooker. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Serve the stroganoff hot over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice. If desired, garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color.

Notes

  • If you run short on time in the morning, you can skip searing the beef. It does make a small difference in the taste, but it will still be good.
  • You don't need to dice the chuck roast; by the time it is tender, it will fall apart on its own.
  • The meat gets more tender when it is cooked at a low temperature.
  • Sautéing the mushrooms separately instead of throwing them in raw makes a huge difference. I like to use the same pan I seared the meat in to get all those delicious browned bits.
  • Adding sour cream too early is the biggest mistake I see people make. Wait until the last 20-30 minutes of cooking time to stir it in. This prevents that dreaded curdling that can make your sauce look less than appetizing.
  • Add sliced onions, carrots, or celery to the slow cooker if you want more vegetables.
  • Replace ½ cup of the beef broth with dry red wine for a richer, more complex flavor.
  • If you run short on time in the morning, you can skip searing the beef. It does make a small difference in the taste, but it will still be good.
  • You don't need to dice the chuck roast; by the time it is tender, it will fall apart on its own.
  • The meat gets more tender when it is cooked at a low temperature.
  • Sautéing the mushrooms separately instead of throwing them in raw makes a huge difference. I like to use the same pan I seared the meat in to get all those delicious browned bits.
  • Adding sour cream too early is the biggest mistake I see people make. Wait until the last 20-30 minutes of cooking time to stir it in. This prevents that dreaded curdling that can make your sauce look less than appetizing.
  • Add sliced onions, carrots, or celery to the slow cooker if you want more vegetables.
  • Replace ½ cup of the beef broth with dry red wine for a richer, more complex flavor.

Nutrition Information

Calories 406kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 12g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 847mg (35%) Potassium 599mg (17%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 434IU (9%) Vitamin C 0.3mg (0%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 406

% Daily Value*

Calories 406kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 847mg 35%
Potassium 599mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 434IU 9%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.