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Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Recipe

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This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender beef chuck slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, creamy sauce made with Dijon mustard, beef stock, and sour cream. Sautéed garlic butter mushrooms add depth and earthiness, while serving suggestions include wide egg noodles, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a fulfilling meal.

Ingredients

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Beef and Sauce

  • 1.75kg (3.5lb) beef chuck or other stewing beef, cut into 4cm (1.5”) cubes
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 20g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter
  • 1 large onion, halved and sliced into 1cm (2/5″) slices
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 7 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour
  • 4 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 litre (1 quart) reduced salt beef stock/broth
  • 1 1/2 cups full-fat sour cream

Mushrooms

  • 3 tbsp (45g) unsalted butter
  • 700g (1.2 lb) mushrooms, sliced into 0.5cm thick slices
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

To Serve

  • Pasta, wide egg noodles, or mashed potatoes
  • Chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season beef: Pat the beef dry and evenly sprinkle with salt and pepper to prepare it for browning.
  2. Browning beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large heavy-based pot or skillet over high heat. Add beef in a single layer without crowding the pan. Brown aggressively on all sides for about 4 minutes. Remove the browned beef and repeat with remaining beef, adding more oil if needed.
  3. Sauté aromatics: Let the pot cool slightly then return it to the stove over medium heat. Melt half the butter and cook the minced garlic and sliced onions for about 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  4. Add flour and mustard: Sprinkle the flour evenly over the onion and garlic mixture and stir well. Add the Dijon mustard and continue stirring; the mixture will look gluey, which is expected and will dissolve later.
  5. Add beef stock: While stirring, slowly pour in half of the beef stock, mixing continuously to dissolve the flour into the liquid, thickening it into a gravy-like consistency. Use a whisk if needed to ensure no lumps form. Add the remaining stock, scrape the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cook beef: Slow cooker option: Transfer all the liquid to a slow cooker and add the beef. Cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 5 hours until the beef is tender and falling apart. Stovetop option: Add the beef back to the pot, cover with a lid, and simmer gently on low to medium-low heat for about 2 hours, checking tenderness at 1.5 hours. Instant pot or other pressure cookers: Skip the flour for gluten-free. Cook on high pressure for 40 minutes following slow cooker steps.
  7. Prepare garlic butter mushrooms: In a large skillet over high heat, melt half the butter. Add half the mushrooms and cook for approximately 3 minutes until almost golden. Add half the minced garlic, salt, and pepper; cook until mushrooms are golden and fragrant. Remove mushrooms, then repeat the process with remaining butter, mushrooms, and garlic.
  8. Finish stew: Mix the sour cream with 1.5 cups of liquid taken from the slow cooker and gently stir this mixture into the stew, being careful as the beef chunks are delicate. Stir in the cooked mushrooms carefully to combine.
  9. Serve: Serve the beef stroganoff hot over wide egg noodles, pasta, or mashed potatoes and garnish with chopped chives for a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Notes

  • Use full-fat sour cream for the best flavor and creaminess.
  • If using an Instant Pot or other pressure cooker, skip adding flour to make it gluten-free and adapt cooking accordingly.
  • Make sure not to overcrowd the pan when browning the beef to ensure a good sear.
  • The garlic butter mushrooms add a rich, savory component that complements the creamy stroganoff sauce.
  • You can substitute reduced-salt beef stock with homemade broth for better control over seasoning.
  • Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 3 days after cooling completely.

Keywords: Beef Stroganoff, Slow Cooker Recipes, Comfort Food, Beef Stew, Creamy Beef, Mushroom Sauce

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