Creamy Crockpot Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff is a slow-cooked classic featuring tender beef, earthy mushrooms, and a rich, creamy sauce served over noodles or rice. It’s hearty, satisfying, and designed for effortless cooking with incredible results.

Some dinners don’t just feed you — they calm you. Crockpot Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff is one of those meals. It simmers slowly, filling the house with deep, savory aromas that promise warmth before the first bite. This dish is rooted in tradition but perfected for modern life: minimal prep, slow cooking, and maximum flavor.

The beauty of a crockpot stroganoff is patience. Time transforms humble ingredients — beef, mushrooms, onions — into something rich and velvety. When finished with sour cream, the sauce becomes luxurious without effort. This is the kind of recipe you return to again and again, especially on busy days when you still want a comforting, homemade dinner.

Why This Crockpot Stroganoff Works Every Time

Beef becomes fork-tender
Deep, savory mushroom flavor
Creamy without heavy cream
Hands-off slow cooker method
Perfect family dinner

Ingredients

For the Stroganoff

2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat, sliced
16 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste

For Creamy Finish

1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

For Serving

Egg noodles or rice
Fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

Add beef, mushrooms, onion, and garlic to the crockpot.
Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Stir gently to combine.
Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
In a bowl, whisk cornstarch with water. Stir into crockpot.
Cook 15 minutes until sauce thickens.
Turn off heat and stir in sour cream until smooth.
Serve over noodles or rice and garnish with parsley.

Expert Tips for Best Results

Use chuck for tenderness
Do not boil after adding sour cream
Slice mushrooms thick for texture
Add sour cream at the end only

Serving Ideas

Over buttered egg noodles
With mashed potatoes
Alongside green beans
With crusty bread

Storage & Freezing

Refrigerate up to 4 days
Freeze without sour cream up to 2 months
Add sour cream after reheating