5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff (with Stew Meat)

Introduction

This 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff is the ultimate comfort food made easy.
Using budget-friendly stew meat and a slow cooker, this recipe delivers rich, creamy flavor with minimal prep.
It’s perfect for busy days when you want a hearty, satisfying meal waiting for you at dinner time.

Ingredients

• 1½ lbs beef stew meat
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 packet onion soup mix
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup sour cream

Optional for serving: cooked egg noodles or rice

Instructions

1. Place the beef stew meat into the slow cooker.
2. Add the cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and beef broth.
3. Stir gently until all ingredients are well combined.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender.
5. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the sour cream until smooth and creamy.
6. Serve warm over egg noodles or rice.

Description

This dish features tender slow-cooked beef coated in a creamy, savory mushroom sauce with rich onion flavor.
The long cooking time breaks down the stew meat, making it soft and juicy, while the sour cream adds a classic
stroganoff tang. Simple, filling, and incredibly comforting.

Tips

• Cut large stew meat pieces into smaller chunks for more even cooking.
• Use full-fat sour cream for the best creamy texture.
• Stir gently to keep the beef tender and intact.
• Serve with buttered egg noodles for a traditional stroganoff experience.

Corrections (Common Mistakes to Avoid)

• Adding sour cream too early: This may cause curdling. Always add it at the end.
• Overcooking on high: Low and slow cooking produces the most tender beef.
• Skipping liquid: Beef broth prevents dryness and scorching.

Enjoy

This 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff proves that simple ingredients can deliver big flavor.
Cozy, creamy, and effortless—just scoop, serve, and enjoy every bite!