Today’s recipe is a comfort food classic, an old school favorite made easy in the Crock Pot – Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff.
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff – Easy 5 Minute Prep
One of my family’s favorite go-to meals is made even easier with this fantastic slow cooker recipe. Beef stew meat is slow cooked in a rich, creamy mushroom gravy sauce, cooked to tender perfection then served over egg noodles. A hearty, stick-to-your bones, warm you up meal that’s always a hit!
Read rave reviews from people who tried this recipe on Pinterest! (Photos Included)
Original post date – November 14, 2019. Post updated May 21, 2023
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE SLOW COOKER BEEF STROGANOFF (Full Recipe at Bottom of Post)
- beef stew meat
- fresh sliced mushrooms (you can use canned)
- onion, chopped
- condensed golden mushroom soup
- sour cream
- pepper
- egg noodles – egg noodles are best for this dish, but you can also use mashed potatoes or rice.
- red wine – optional but adds fantastic flavor.
HOW TO MAKE BEEF STROGANOFF IN THE CROCK POT
Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray, then place beef in a single layer (*see tip below about browning beef first). Add mushrooms, onion, pepper and both cans of soup and wine (optional), stir until well blended.
Cook on low for 6–8 hours, or on high for 4 hours. Adjust cooking time according to how fast/slow your slow cooker cooks. Last, add sour cream, mixing well – cover for about 10 mins or until heated through. Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes or rice, salt and pepper to taste.
Frequently Asked Questions for Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
You do not need to brown the beef, but if you have time, I highly recommend – it adds great additional flavor.
Yes! Red wine adds so much flavor! You can add 1/4 -1/3 cup. HIGHLY recommend!!
Egg noodles are best, but mashed potatoes and rice are terrific too.
Want More Easy Beef Recipes Like This One?
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- Easy Cheesy Beef Enchiladas
- Favorite Pot Roast Made in the Crock Pot
- Best London Broil Marinade
- Queso Mac & Cheese with Taco Beef
PINNABLE IMAGE
COOKING FOR TWO? SLOW COOKER BEEF STROGANOFF FOR 2!
For the 2-person version of this recipe, please head to Betty Crocker. Be sure to read the great reviews!
Please Note – This is NOT a sponsored post. I have no affiliation with Betty Crocker or any products pictured in photos for this recipe.
Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff (Easy)
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 2 cans condensed golden mushroom soup (10 3/4 ounces each)
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (fresh is best but canned works too)
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup sour cream (added AFTER slow cooking, at the end)
- 1 bag egg noodles prepared according to package
Optional
- ¼ cup red wine (use 1/4-1/3 cup)
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray, then place beef in a single layer. Add mushrooms, onion, pepper and both cans of soup and wine (optional), stir until well blended.
- Cook on low for 6–8 hours, or on high for 4 hours. Adjust cooking time according to how fast/slow your slow cooker cooks.
- Last, add sour cream, mixing well – cover for about 10 mins or until heated through. Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes or rice, salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
Notes
Marilyn Stiles
My husband and I both loved this recipe. Perfect as written and easy! No wine used. One pound of stew beef was good for both of us, but if you had more people eating, I’d up the stew beef to two pounds. Served over buttered noodles. Yum
Lori Babinat
This recipe is so easy and it is so delicious. I will make it again and again.
Mary
This basic recipe is an excellent starter! I however am incapable of following a recipe so here are the changes I made after reading the comments: first I used 2 pounds of beef because that’s what I had in the freezer I coated that with 3T of flour and some garlic salt and pepper then sautéed in a bit of oil.I used a lot more mushrooms and onions, I used the two cans of golden mushroom soup and sour cream as directed. I also added a couple of tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce and more garlic powder and a little beef base. The recipe just need a little more seasoning and the flour really helped to thicken the sauce! I recommend making it and adding seasonings to individualize it to your liking!!
Lisa
I just mixed this up today, I opened the can of Golden Mushroom soup and it is tomato based. I have never seen a tomato based Beef Stroganoff, disappointed.
Mary Neumann
This recipe is wonderful, tried and true recipe, Lisa. Hopefully when it’s finished in the slow cooker you will be pleasantly surprised.
Linda
you could use Beefy onion soup by Campbells in place of golden mushroom.
Terri
I made this yesterday, it was good but I think it should have been thickened with some flour. It was thin when we put it over the noodles. Lots of good flavor and my husband and son enjoyed it.
Keith
Try adding in a block of cream cheese a half hour before it’s done. Thickens the liquid and adds flavor
Jennifer Wright
I made this recipe tonight and it was fantastic! Thank you for sharing….delicious and easy!
Roseanne
Hi, how many people does this recipe serve?
Mary Neumann
This will serve 6-8 depending on serving size, Roseanne.
Roseanne
Thank you!
Making it tonight for New Year’s Eve for around seven people. 🙂
Roseanne
Thank you!
Debbie Wicklund
I made this today and my husband and I both loved it. I made it with buffalo stew meat and added 1/4 cup of beef broth.
PATTY.
Can I throw the noodles in the crock?
Emily
Do you use soup AND water, or just the soup?
The instructions on the can say to add a can full of water but I assume you would have included that. Thanks!
Mary Neumann
You are correct, Emily – no water, ignore the can. But if you have some red wine, that’s a great addition (1/4 to 1/3 cup).
Melissa
Can you make this without the sour cream?
Mary Neumann
Hello Melissa, I found this for you – https://getonmyplate.com/beef-stroganoff-without-sour-cream/
Kelly C
So I made it…See my previous comment about cooking time. Ended up cooking it for ALMOST 3 hours on high and had to turn it to low because of the meat. Never using stew meat again. 🤦🏼♀️ It was tough, so I had to use my kitchen sheers to sort of shred it to make it edible. After about 4 hours, still Very soupy, so I added a cornstarch water mixture to thicken it up. Still bland. Added salt, more pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Added the cup of sour cream and that was waaayyy too much. Probably should only use 1/2 cup. Sorry, I won’t be using this recipe again.
Mary Neumann
I am sorry you had this result, Kelly. This really is a wonderful recipe that others (including myself) really enjoy, as you can see and read from the reviews here and on Pinterest, where people also share photos.
Kelly C
Has anyone made this on high? I need to make dinner for our elderly neighbors and they really want this tonight which means I’d have to cook in high for 4 hours. Hoping it will still turn out good?!? 🙏🏻
Chris
This is our family recipe
2 cans cream mushroom soup
2 cans golden cream mushroom soup
2 cans French onion soup
2 packs sirloin cut into cubes or strips
Mix all together with uncooked meat. Cover and cook at 325 for 3 1/2 hours
Add sour cream before serving. Serve with cooked noodles
It’s the best and easiest ever
LuAnn
When you say 325°. Are you referring to making this in the oven? Or on high in the slow cooker? For 3 -1/2 hours?
Beth
we dont have golden mushroom where i live, can i use mushroom soup?
Lise
What kind of red wine do you use and can I use regular cream of mushroom soup
Mary Neumann
I use what I have open which is usually Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cindy
How many servings do you get with this receipt?
Theresa
Can you use cream of mushroom soup
Isabel
I couldn’t find the golden condensed mushroom soup so I used cream of mushroom soup . It came out very good.
LisaH
MDe this today. Turned out great. Super easy and delicious. Meat was tender and flavors were great.
Rebecca Gonzalez
“Absolutely delicious” that’s what my husband said about dinner. I will make this again. Thank you!
Carlee
Beef stroganoff is such a yummy dinner option. I’ve never made it in my slow cooker, I need to change that!