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Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

A deliciously rich and creamy beef stroganoff that's easy to prep in a slow cooker with little-to-no fuss. It smells wonderful and is tasty like no other stroganoff you've had before thanks to the addition of cream cheese along with the sour cream. Serve over hot, buttered flat noodles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine eastern europe
Servings 6 people
Calories 2278.6 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl For whisking liquid ingredients
  • 1 Whisk

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 10.75 ounce can condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cube beef bouillon
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 8 ounce container sour cream
  • 1 8 ounce package sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Spread beef stew meat into bottom of slow cooker crock; season with salt and pepper. Layer onion over the beef. Pour mushroom soup and water over the beef; add chives, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Whisk red wine, cornstarch, and flour together in a small bowl; pour over the mixture in the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours. Stir sour cream, mushrooms, cream cheese, and parsley into the beef mixture; continue cooking for 1 hour more. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • Serve over pasta. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS 

Notes

For a richer flavor profile, consider searing the beef stew meat in a hot pan until well-browned before adding it to the slow cooker; this develops a beautiful Maillard reaction. While the recipe suggests adding fresh mushrooms later, sautéing them briefly with the onions initially can enhance their umami and prevent a watery texture. The addition of cream cheese is key here, providing a luxurious, smooth finish that complements the sour cream. Ensure both dairy components are at room temperature when stirring them in to prevent curdling and achieve a silky consistency. Adjust seasoning (salt, pepper) before serving, and a touch of fresh lemon juice can brighten the dish.