Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

What’s the best cut of beef to use for this slow cooker recipe?

The best cuts of beef for this slow cooker recipe are ones that benefit from long, slow cooking. I recommend:

• Braising steak
• Chuck steak
• Stewing beef
• Skirt or shin of beef

These cuts become incredibly tender in the slow cooker, breaking down over time to give you that rich, melt-in-the-mouth comfort food texture. Leaner cuts like sirloin or frying steak can become tough when cooked low and slow.

Is this chicken stroganoff recipe dump bag friendly?

Yes – this is a perfect dump bag recipe, simply pop all of the ingredients into a lock tight reusable freezer bag and store in the fridge for 2-3 days or the freezer for up to a month. Once defrosted, pop into the slow cooker and follow the instructions below.

Can I put raw beef straight into the slow cooker?

Yes – one of the biggest advantages of using a slow cooker is convenience. You can add your raw beef straight in without browning it first.

However, if you have a few extra minutes, browning the beef in a pan before adding it to the slow cooker can enhance the flavour of your stroganoff. It’s not essential, but it does add depth to the final dish.

How do I stop my stroganoff from splitting?

The creamy sauce is what makes this comfort food recipe so special, but dairy can split if added too early.

To avoid this:

• Add your crème fraîche or sour cream at the end of cooking
• Turn the slow cooker to low or off before stirring it through
• Avoid boiling once the dairy has been added
• This helps keep the sauce smooth, rich and velvety.

Can I freeze slow cooker beef stroganoff?

You can freeze this recipe, but it’s best to do so before adding the cream.

If you plan to freeze:

• Cook the beef stroganoff without the dairy
• Allow it to cool completely
• Freeze for up to 3 months

When reheating, defrost overnight in the fridge, heat thoroughly and then stir through the crème fraîche or sour cream at the end for that classic creamy comfort food finish.

What should I serve with beef stroganoff?

This classic comfort food pairs perfectly with:

• Fluffy white rice
• Tagliatelle or egg noodles
• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Even crusty bread to soak up the sauce

It’s one of those slow cooker meals that works with whatever you already have in the cupboard.

@boredoflunch

Slowcooker Beef Stroganoff (Serves 4, 481 cals) Genuinely a recipe I rinse and repeat and never get bored of it and use it all year round. You can also use chicken or pork and serve it with rice, mash or pasta. PS I have three #1 bestselling Slowcooker cookbooks so don’t forget to grab one if you love slowcooker recipes as much as I do. Ingredients – 400g of lean beef – 1 tsp paprika – 1 punnet of white mushrooms quartered (so they don’t shrivel up) – 1 onion – 3 garlic cloves crushed or grated – 2-3 heaped tbsp crème fraiche – 2 tbsp cornflour to thicken at the end – Fresh parsley – 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce – 1 heaped tbsp wholegrain mustard – 1 tbsp tomato purée – 250ml of beef stock. Add more if you like it really sauce – Cooked pasta (150-200g per person) Method 1. Add all ingredients to the slowcooker apart from the crème fraiche and pasta 2. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7-8 3. Stir in the crème fraiche, cornflour and cooked pasta. Top with fresh parsley and enjoy #slowcooker #crockpot #onepot #recipe

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