Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender beef stew meat slow-cooked in savory brown gravy and au jus mixes, enriched with creamy sour cream. Served over perfectly cooked egg noodles, this recipe offers an effortless, flavorful meal ideal for busy days and cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
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Beef and Sauce Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 1 (0.87-ounce) packet brown gravy mix
- 1 (1-ounce) packet au jus mix
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Pasta
- 1 (8-ounce) package egg noodles
Instructions
- Prepare Slow Cooker and Combine Ingredients: Spray a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. In the slow cooker, whisk together the brown gravy mix, au jus mix, and water until well combined. Add the beef stew meat and stir to coat the meat evenly with the liquid, ensuring as much meat as possible is submerged.
- Cook Beef: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for about 5 hours, or until the beef is tender and fully cooked through.
- Incorporate Sour Cream: Approximately 30 minutes before serving, scoop about 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid (gravy) from the slow cooker into a small bowl. Stir in the sour cream until smooth, then return this mixture to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine with the rest of the contents. Continue cooking covered on high for an additional 20 minutes to meld the flavors and warm through.
- Cook Egg Noodles: While the sour cream mixture is finishing, prepare the egg noodles according to package instructions on the stovetop until al dente. Drain noodles thoroughly.
- Serve: Plate the hot egg noodles and spoon the beef stroganoff with sauce over the noodles. Alternatively, you may add the noodles directly to the slow cooker, stir well to combine, and serve immediately for a one-pot presentation.
Notes
- Ensure the beef is cut into uniform pieces for even cooking and tenderness.
- Use sour cream at room temperature to prevent curdling when added to the hot gravy.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed before serving, as the gravy mixes may vary in salt content.
- Egg noodles can be replaced with wide pasta or rice if desired.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely on the stovetop or microwave.
