Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Poor Man Stroganoff

Introduction

When you want a hearty, comforting dinner without spending hours in the kitchen, this Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Poor Man Stroganoff is a perfect choice. It combines tender ground beef, creamy sauce, and mushrooms into a rich, satisfying meal with just five simple ingredients. Let the slow cooker do the work, then serve it over egg noodles for an easy family dinner.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms, fresh or canned
• ½ cup sour cream

For serving: Cooked egg noodles

Instructions

1. Brown the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease.
2. Add to slow cooker: Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
3. Build the sauce: Add the cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, and mushrooms. Stir until well combined.
4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 4–6 hours, allowing the flavors to blend and the beef to become tender.
5. Finish with sour cream: Stir in the sour cream during the final 15–20 minutes of cooking. Avoid boiling after adding it.
6. Serve: Spoon the creamy stroganoff over hot cooked egg noodles and serve immediately.

Description

This Poor Man Stroganoff is creamy, savory, and wonderfully comforting. The onion soup mix adds plenty of flavor while the cream of mushroom soup creates a rich sauce around the ground beef and mushrooms. It’s an inexpensive, old-fashioned-style meal that’s especially good for busy weeknights.

Tips

• Don’t skip browning the beef: It adds better flavor and helps prevent excess grease in the finished dish.
• Add the sour cream near the end so it stays smooth and creamy.
• If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a few tablespoons of beef broth or milk.
• Cook the noodles separately and spoon the stroganoff over them just before serving.
• For extra flavor, add a little black pepper or dried parsley.

Variations

• Chicken Stroganoff: Substitute ground chicken for the beef.
• Extra mushroom: Double the mushrooms for a heartier version.
• Cheesy: Stir in a small handful of shredded Parmesan or mozzarella at the end.
• Garlic version: Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic with the soup and onion mix.
• Vegetable boost: Add peas or sliced onions during the last hour of cooking.

Enjoy!

Serve this creamy Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Poor Man Stroganoff over buttery egg noodles with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables on the side. It’s inexpensive, cozy, and wonderfully satisfying—a little comfort food that tastes like a lot of work!