Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff delivers comfort straight from classic Russian cuisine. Tender beef and creamy sauce meld perfectly, promising a delicious dinner that warms souls and satisfies hungry diners.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 lb (907 g) boneless beef sirloin steak, trimmed and sliced into thin strips
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (8 oz/227 g) package fresh mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
Dairy and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsalted butter
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 (8 oz/227 g) container sour cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Prepared Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 oz/298 g) can of condensed golden mushroom soup (cream of mushroom soup works too)
- 6 cups noodles or rice, cooked and hot
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium temperature, melt 2 tablespoons (28 grams) of butter, then introduce thinly sliced beef strips, diced onions, and minced garlic. Sauté the mixture, stirring consistently until the beef achieves a rich golden-brown color and onions turn translucent.
- Carefully transfer the caramelized beef and onion mixture into the slow cooker, introducing sliced mushrooms, condensed mushroom soup, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Thoroughly mix the ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and program the device to low heat, allowing the contents to simmer and tenderize for 5 to 6 hours. The beef should become exceptionally tender, easily separating with minimal fork pressure.
- During the final 30 minutes of cooking, incorporate cubed cream cheese, gently stirring until completely melted and creating a silky, uniform texture. Gently fold in sour cream, ensuring a smooth and creamy consistency throughout the stroganoff.
- Plate the rich, velvety stroganoff over prepared egg noodles or steamed white rice. Optional: Enhance the presentation by sprinkling finely chopped fresh parsley as a vibrant garnish before serving the dish piping hot.
Notes
- Transforms tough beef into a luxuriously tender meal with minimal kitchen effort.
- Slow cooking method magically develops deep, rich flavors throughout every bite.
- Budget-friendly approach uses accessible ingredients most home cooks already own.
- Cream cheese creates an unexpected velvety smoothness that elevates traditional stroganoff.
- Mushrooms add earthy complexity that perfectly balances the beef’s robust character.
- Freezer-friendly option allows stress-free meal planning and quick future dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 501 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 674 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg