Easy Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

Your mouth will water at the mere scent of this Easy Crockpot Beef Stroganoff cooking! Tender beef and noodles with a perfect creamy, rich sauce, it's an instant dinner winner!

When it comes to hearty and comforting meals, few dishes can rival Beef Stroganoff. The rich combination of tender beef, a creamy sauce, and warm spices creates a melody of flavors that will have you singing the dishes praises.

While the traditional stovetop method requires constant attention, this easy Crockpot version will allow you to enjoy this classic Russian dish with minimal effort!

What You’ll Need

Ingredient Amounts Listed in the Recipe Card Below

• Olive Oil
• Chuck Roast
• French Onion Soup
• Sweet or Yellow Onion
• Mushrooms
• Fresh Garlic
• Lipton Onion Soup Mix Packet
• Sour Cream
• Cream Cheese
• Pasta (I use Al Dente Carba Nada Noodles)

Tools You’ll Need

• 6-8 Quart Crockpot
• Large Skillet
• Large Stock Pot
• Colander
• Whisk

Why You’ll like this Recipe

• It brings back yummy, comfort food memories!
• It's a super easy meal to look forward to on busy weeknights!
• The leftovers are just as delicious as the day it's made!
• The combination of melt-in-your-mouth tender beef with noodles and a rich and hearty sauce is a dinner that is hard to beat!

How to Make this Recipe

1. If searing the meat first, heat oil in a large skillet on high heat. Season roast with salt and pepper.

2. Once the skillet is hot, sear the seasoned roast 3 minutes, flipping halfway through.

3. To a Crockpot, stir together French onion soup, mushrooms, onion, garlic and Lipton Onion soup mix.

4. Add the seared beef to the mixture. Swirl 10.5 ounces water in the hot skillet, and add to the Crockpot as well. Stir, cover, and cook on low for 8-9 hours or high 4-5 hours.

5. Stir the mixture and add sour cream and cream cheese. Cover and cook on high 15 minutes. 

6. Meanwhile cook pasta per package directions and drain.

7. Stir the mixture until well combined, then fold in the cooked pasta. 

Tips and Substitutions

• Classic side dishes for beef stroganoff include buttered egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. Additionally, steamed vegetables like broccoli, green beans, or a simple green salad complement the richness of this dish.
• I prefer a cut up chuck roast for this recipe, but you can use other beef cuts like sirloin or stew meat. It's important that there is good fat marbling so that the meat is tender and can withstand low and slow cooking.
• You can also use ground beef for this recipe. Simply brown and season the beef before putting in the Crockpot. The mixture will need 30 minutes to an hour less cook time on both high and low settings.
• Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs can also be used in this dish.
• Here is a recipe for homemade low-sodium French Onion Soup.
• Here is how to make a homemade Lipton Onion Soup Mix packet:
  • 2 ½ tablespoons dried minced onion, 4 cubes regular or reduced sodium beef bouillon, crumbled, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Storage

• After the mixture has cooled, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3-4 days.
• You can freeze leftover in an airtight, freezer safe containers up to 3 months. Thaw over night in the refrigerator before reheating.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this the traditional way of making beef stroganoff?
  • Beef stroganoff or beef stroganov is a Russian dish of sautéed pieces of beef in a sauce of mustard and smetana (sour cream). It originated in mid-19th-century Russia and is named after the Stroganov family. It is popular around the world and often varies from the original recipe.
• Can this be made on the stovetop?
  • While I prefer the Crockpot method over any other cooking method for this dish, here is a stovetop method that you could adapt with my recipe's ingredients from All Recipes.
• Can this be made in an Instant Pot?
  • Yes! Here is a yummy Instant Pot variation from Creme de la Crumb that you can adapt with with my recipe's ingredients.
• Can I add the sour cream and cream cheese at the beginning of cooking?
  • It's best to add both towards the end of the cooking process, approximately 15 minutes before serving. Adding it early may cause the dairy to curdle due to prolonged exposure to high heat.
• Can I use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream?
  • Yes, you can substitute sour cream with plain Greek yogurt. The taste and texture will be slightly different, but it still adds a creamy element to the dish.
• Can I use canned mushrooms instead of fresh ones?
  • While fresh mushrooms provide a superior texture and flavor, you can use canned mushrooms as a substitute. Drain them before adding to the Crockpot to avoid an excess of liquid in the dish.
• Is it necessary to brown the beef before adding it to the Crockpot?
  • Browning the beef before slow-cooking helps seal in the juices and enhances the overall flavor of the dish. It is an optional step.
• Can I make a vegetarian version of Crockpot Stroganoff?
  • Absolutely! You can replace the beef with a meat substitute like seitan, tofu, or portobello mushrooms. Use vegetable broth instead of beef broth, and follow the same steps for a delicious vegetarian version of the dish.

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