20 Savory Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

There’s something incredibly comforting about a creamy bowl of beef stroganoff, and this slow cooker version has become one of my favorite cozy meals. I love how the beef cooks low and slow until it’s perfectly tender, soaking up all the rich flavors from the mushrooms, onions, and savory sauce. By the time everything comes together, the sauce turns smooth, creamy, and deeply satisfying without needing much effort at all.

What makes this recipe such a win for me is how easy it is. I can add everything to the slow cooker, let it do its thing, and come back to a meal that tastes like I spent hours in the kitchen. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, relaxed weekends, or anytime I’m craving something hearty and comforting.

Whether I serve it over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice, this slow cooker beef stroganoff always delivers warm, classic comfort in every bite.

Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Classic Beef Stroganoff over Egg Noodles

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This timeless version is rich, creamy, and perfect for cozy dinners with minimal effort.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Onion

• Sour cream

• Egg noodles

Steps to Make Classic Beef Stroganoff over Egg Noodles

• Slow cook beef, mushrooms, and onion

• Stir in sour cream

• Serve over egg noodles

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 480 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Casserole

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A cozy baked version with creamy sauce and tender beef layered into a comforting casserole.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Pasta

• Sour cream

• Cheese

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Casserole

• Slow cook beef and mushrooms

• Mix with cooked pasta

• Bake until bubbly

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 520 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Rice Skillet

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This one-pan-style bowl is simple, creamy, and perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Onion

• Sour cream

• Rice

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Rice Skillet

• Cook beef and mushrooms

• Stir in sour cream

• Serve over rice

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 450 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Lasagna Rolls

A fun twist where creamy beef filling is rolled into lasagna noodles.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Lasagna noodles

• Sour cream

• Cheese

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Lasagna Rolls

• Prepare stroganoff filling

• Roll into noodles

• Bake until warmed

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 510 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Sloppy Joes

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Classic stroganoff flavors served on soft buns for a fun, casual meal.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Onion

• Buns

• Sour cream

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Sloppy Joes

• Cook beef and mushrooms

• Stir in sour cream

• Spoon onto buns

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 480 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Stuffed Shells

 

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Creamy beef filling tucked inside pasta shells makes dinner feel extra special.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Pasta shells

• Sour cream

• Cheese

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Stuffed Shells

• Prepare stroganoff mixture

• Fill shells

• Bake until bubbly

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 520 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Ramen Bowls

 

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A cozy fusion bowl with creamy sauce and chewy ramen noodles.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Ramen noodles

• Broth

• Sour cream

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Ramen Bowls

• Slow cook beef and mushrooms

• Add noodles near the end

• Stir in sour cream

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 470 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Cauliflower Mash Bowls

A lower-carb option with creamy beef served over smooth cauliflower mash.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Cauliflower

• Sour cream

• Garlic

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Cauliflower Mash Bowls

• Cook beef and mushrooms

• Prepare cauliflower mash

• Top mash with stroganoff

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 360 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Quesadillas

A fun twist with creamy beef and melty cheese inside crispy tortillas.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Tortillas

• Cheese

• Sour cream

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Quesadillas

• Fill tortillas with stroganoff

• Cook until golden

• Slice and serve

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 480 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Shepherd’s Pie

Creamy beef topped with fluffy potatoes for a comforting casserole-style meal.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Mashed potatoes

• Sour cream

• Onion

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Shepherd’s Pie

• Cook stroganoff mixture

• Spread into dish

• Top with potatoes and bake

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 530 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Egg Roll Skillet

All the stroganoff flavor with cabbage and beef in a skillet-style bowl.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Cabbage

• Sour cream

• Garlic

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Egg Roll Skillet

• Cook beef and mushrooms

• Add cabbage

• Stir in sour cream

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 390 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Rice Bowls

Fluffy rice soaks up the creamy sauce, making this a simple and satisfying bowl.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Onion

• Sour cream

• Rice

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Rice Bowls

• Cook beef and mushrooms until tender

• Stir in sour cream

• Spoon over cooked rice

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 450 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Mashed Potato Bowls

Creamy mashed potatoes paired with tender beef create pure comfort food.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Onion

• Sour cream

• Potatoes

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Mashed Potato Bowls

• Slow cook beef and mushrooms

• Prepare mashed potatoes

• Top potatoes with stroganoff

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 490 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Pasta Bake

A baked version that’s extra cozy with melty cheese and creamy sauce.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Pasta

• Sour cream

• Cheese

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Pasta Bake

• Cook beef stroganoff

• Mix with pasta

• Bake until bubbly

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 520 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Stuffed Peppers

Colorful peppers filled with creamy beef stroganoff make a fun, hearty meal.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Bell peppers

• Sour cream

• Rice

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Stuffed Peppers

• Cook beef and sauce

• Fill peppers with rice and beef

• Bake until tender

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 430 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Noodle Soup

A cozy soup-style twist that’s creamy, warm, and perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Broth

• Sour cream

• Noodles

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Noodle Soup

• Slow cook beef with broth and mushrooms

• Add noodles near the end

• Stir in sour cream

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 410 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Gnocchi

Soft gnocchi soak up the creamy sauce for an extra comforting dish.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Gnocchi

• Sour cream

• Onion

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Gnocchi

• Cook beef and mushrooms

• Stir in sour cream

• Add gnocchi and warm through

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 470 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Flatbread

A fun, shareable twist with creamy beef layered on warm flatbread.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Flatbread

• Sour cream

• Cheese

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Flatbread

• Spread stroganoff on flatbread

• Add cheese

• Bake until warm

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 460 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Zucchini Noodles

A lighter version using zucchini noodles that still delivers rich flavor.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Zucchini noodles

• Sour cream

• Garlic

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Zucchini Noodles

• Cook beef and mushrooms

• Stir in sour cream

• Serve over zucchini noodles

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 350 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

Beef Stroganoff Baked Potatoes

Fluffy baked potatoes topped with creamy beef stroganoff make an easy, filling dinner.
Ingredients:

• Beef

• Mushrooms

• Potatoes

• Sour cream

• Chives

Steps to Make Beef Stroganoff Baked Potatoes

• Cook beef stroganoff

• Bake potatoes

• Top with beef and sauce

Nutritional Information (Per Serving):

• approx. 480 calories
  A creamy and colorful dip that brings a cheerful, festive touch to your holiday spread.

FAQ

Can I use ground beef instead of stew meat?

Yes, but brown it first and reduce the cooking time. The texture will be different but still tasty.

When should I add the sour cream?

Always stir in sour cream at the end to prevent curdling and keep the sauce smooth.

Can I make this recipe without mushrooms?

Absolutely. You can leave them out or replace them with onions or extra beef.

How long should beef stroganoff cook in the slow cooker?

Cook 7–8 hours on low or 4–5 hours on high until the beef is fork-tender.

How do I thicken the stroganoff sauce?

Stir in a cornstarch slurry or cream cheese during the last 20 minutes.

Can I freeze beef stroganoff?

Yes, but freeze it before adding sour cream for best texture.