Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Use your trusty slow cooker to make this easy beef stroganoff. The ultimate set-it-and-forget-it-meal, this dinner will quickly become a staple in your recipe repertoire.

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this easy beef stroganoff in a slow cooker:

Beef
This slow cooker stroganoff starts with juicy, flavorful, budget-friendly beef stew meat.

Onion
A diced onion is cooked with the beef, adding bold flavor.

Canned Soup
Like so many simple recipes, this easy beef stroganoff utilizes convenient ingredients like canned cream of mushroom soup.

Seasonings
The stew meat is simply seasoned with salt and pepper. It's then slowly cooked in a creamy sauce with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon.

Herbs
Chives and parsley add fresh flavor and a welcome pop of color.

Wine
Red wine intensifies and enhances the other flavors. Opt for a dry red like merlot or cabernet sauvignon.

Cornstarch and Flour
Cornstarch and all-purpose flour thicken the sauce.

Sour Cream and Cream Cheese
Sour cream and cream cheese create an indulgent, creamy texture with a subtly tangy flavor.

Mushrooms
This recipe calls for fresh mushrooms, but you can substitute drained canned mushrooms in a pinch.

Additional Ingredients: Serve this easy beef stroganoff over egg noodles or white rice.

How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of how to make this easy beef stroganoff in the slow cooker:

Place the meat in a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper, then top with the onions. Pour the soup and water over the beef. Add the chives, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and beef bouillon. Pour a slurry of cornstarch, flour, and wine over the mixture. Cook on low for six to seven hours, add the remaining ingredients, and continue cooking for another hour.

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff Storage

Store leftover beef stroganoff in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days, then reheat in the microwave or on the stove. If you'd like it to last longer than four days, consider freezing it for up to three months.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"This is going in the go-to pile," says kikyo21. "This recipe is easy, affordable, and full of flavor. I really wish I hadn't forgotten to buy the parsley, because I know it would have been the bright finishing touch on the perfect winter dish.

"So easy to make," according to Holly Henningsen. "The whole family really enjoyed the dish and the cream cheese made the texture perfect, not too heavy."

"Beef stroganoff is comfort food that always pleases," says VelcroFace. "Making it in a slow cooker really enriches the flavor, and using cream cheese gives it a wonderful texture."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams