Simple Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff

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Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Diana Rattray
Southern-cuisine expert and cookbook author Diana Rattray has created more than 5,000 recipes and articles in her 20 years as a food writer.
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Updated on 07/1/19
Beef Stroganoff
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 7 hrs
Total: 7 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
321 Calories
13g Fat
18g Carbs
32g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 438mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 18g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Protein 32g
Calcium 82mg 6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

This simple slow cooker recipe is a combination of ground beef, mushrooms, and a tasty sour cream sauce. Serve this easy dish with rice or simple buttered noodles and steamed broccoli or green beans.

For an Instant Pot version, try this Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 small can sliced mushrooms (drained)
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups beef stock
  • 3 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 1/2 cup sour cream mixed with 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Steps to Make It

  1. Brown ground beef in large skillet or saute pan; add onions, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook until onion is golden brown, stirring frequently.

  2. Put the beef mixture in slow cooker and stir in beef broth and tomato paste.

  3. Cover and cook on Low 6 to 8 hours.

  4. Stir in sour cream and flour mixture the last 45 minutes of cooking time.

  5. Taste and add salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  6. Serve over hot buttered noodles, or serve with hot cooked rice.