Description
Hearty beef stroganoff simmers slowly, melding rich flavors into a comforting classic that brings Russian-inspired warmth to dinner tables. Creamy sauce and tender meat invite you to savor each delectable spoonful of this homestyle comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 ounces (226 grams) mushrooms, sliced
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Liquids and Thickeners:
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces (226 grams) egg noodles
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the base by combining beef stew meat, onion, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and mushrooms in the crock pot, thoroughly mixing all ingredients.
- Set the crock pot to low heat for 7-8 hours or high heat for 4-5 hours, allowing the meat to become exceptionally tender and develop rich flavors.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, incorporate sour cream into the mixture, stirring gently to create a creamy consistency.
- If a thicker sauce is desired, create a quick slurry by whisking flour with water, then fold into the crock pot contents to enhance sauce density.
- Simultaneously, cook egg noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions, ensuring they are perfectly al dente.
- Plate the dish by layering tender meat mixture over the cooked noodles, creating an appetizing presentation.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and optional grated Parmesan cheese to elevate the flavor profile and visual appeal of the stroganoff.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose chuck roast or sirloin tips for maximum tenderness and rich flavor that melts in your mouth.
- Moisture Magic: Keep the lid closed during cooking to trap steam and prevent beef from drying out, ensuring juicy meat every time.
- Creamy Consistency Control: Add sour cream at the end of cooking to prevent curdling and maintain smooth, silky sauce texture.
- Low and Slow Technique: Cooking on low heat allows meat fibers to break down gradually, creating melt-in-your-mouth beef stroganoff.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation: Swap wheat egg noodles with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Flavor Boosting Hack: Sear meat before slow cooking to develop deeper, more complex umami flavors throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg