Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff features hamburger meat and mushrooms served in a creamy sauce over egg noodles. It’s always a family favorite!
We love ground beef stroganoff! If you like this recipe, you may also want to try my Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff, too.
Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff
I have made Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff for years! It’s always been a family favorite and one that gets asked for often. It’s one of those meals that just screams mama’s home cooking. I have 7 kids, 6 of whom still live at home and any time I make this beef stroganoff recipe, they all ask for 2nds and sometimes even thirds. Some of them like to stir in canned peas to theirs, if I happen to be serving them that night.
Below, I plan to answer any questions that you may have about this super simple recipe. If YOU have a question that I haven’t covered though, let me know by leaving a comment and I’ll be happy to answer it!
Can You Make Ground Beef Stroganoff in the Slow Cooker?
Do I Have to Precook the Ground Beef in this Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe?
I definitely recommend precooking your ground beef for Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff. That way you can drain the grease from it so that it doesn’t turn into a greasy slop. If you would rather not have to precook your ground beef, I recommend using stew meat instead. It’s delicious with stew meat as well as ground beef and you can trim any fat out that you don’t want in before you start cooking!
I Don’t Like Mushrooms, Can I Use a Different Kind of Condensed Soup for Ground Beef Stroganoff? Can I Leave the Mushrooms Out?
Yes, any time I’ve been in a pinch, I will use any kind of cream condensed soup that I have on hand. Cream of Chicken and Cream of Celery are both good options. Also, yes, you can leave the mushrooms out. We have several kids who also don’t like mushrooms, so I often leave it out of mine and it’s still really good! Of course, sometimes, I will saute them up and put them on only mine, because I LOVE mushrooms!
Is There a Substitute for Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup for this Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff Recipe?
Yes, you can substitute by making a gravy base. I share exactly how to do that in the post: 3 Substitutes for Canned Cream Soups.
What to Serve with Beef Stroganoff?
There are lots of great things you can serve with beef stroganoff! The possibilities are limitless. Here’s what we typically serve with ours:
- Canned or frozen vegetables, especially peas or green beans.
- Fresh salad
- Bread Sticks
- Garlic Bread
- Broccoli
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Ground Beef or stew meat (precook the ground beef, 2 cups of cooked = one pound)
- 4 cans of Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 1 cup chopped Onion
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 c Water
- 1 c. Sour Cream
- 2 Tablespoons minced Garlic
- 1 packet of Onion Soup Mix
- Egg Noodles to serve over & cook that day
- Sliced Mushrooms optional
Instructions
- Chop one onion.
- Brown ground beef with onion. Drain grease.
- Place all ingredients, except egg noodles and sour cream in slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 5-6 hours.
- Cook egg noodles on stove top and add to the slow cooker along with sour cream.
- Serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Pamela says
Try serving this over french fries (either home made or cooked frozen ones) for a different twist. My family has loved stroganoff for years over potatoes instead of bland noodles.
ALAMOWAYFARER says
I COULDN’T FIND ANYWHERE WHERE YOU DISCUSS THE CROCKPOT SETTING. FIVE HOURS ON HIGH? OR FIVE HOURS ON LOW?
Al says
Ah, finally found it on the printed-out recipe. 5 on low. Thanks.
Amy says
We make this recipe every couple of weeks. It’s a family favorite! Thanks for sharing it!
Abby says
What if I don’t have onion soup mix? Any substitutes?
Sarah says
Did this recipe change? I remember it being with beef stew meat and not browning the onion first. Also I think the sour cream went in with the rest of the ingredients. I always made the other version but when I went to my bookmarks today this came up instead. Do you still have the other recipe?
Sarah says
This is the same recipe, but after years of cooking it, I’ve updated it a little to compare with how I normally cook it. You don’t have to brown the onions with the ground beef first if you don’t want to. As for the sour cream, it’s best to add it at the end so it doesn’t curdle when getting too warm, but if you had no problems with it before, feel free to just add it when you normally did. I hope that helps!
Melinda Morse says
Can these recipes be halved? I have a family if 2 young children and 1 or sometimes 2 adults. Thank you!
Sarah says
Yes, this can definitely be halved.
April Lehmann says
I made this. Assembled all the ingredients into a freezer bag. I had this in my freezer for like a month. Since its a pretty big zip lock bag, I planned ahead, thinking it would take two nights of defrosting before I could throw it into my crockpot. Today’s the day, I took it out of my fridge after sitting in there two days and it’s still as frozen as ever. There’s nothing wrong with my fridge either. Thoughts? Is it safe to have it in there longer?
Sarah says
Sure, you can do that. I would put it in a bowl of warm water to help it along and/or defrost it in the microwave.
Rheassi says
What can be used on place of the canned soup? I do not use canned soup mixes. Too much sodium.
Thank you
Sarah says
I have a homemade cream soup recipe on my site. Find it here: https://www.sidetrackedsarah.com/3-substitutes-for-canned-cream-soup/
Tanya says
This looks good and I would love to try it, but my mom is allergic to mushrooms. Is there something else that I could substitute for the cans of mushroom soup?
Brandy says
This might sound like a silly question, but do I cook this in the (freezer) bag, or out of the bag?
Dana says
Out of the freezer bag. You could use a crock pot liner bag. Different kind of plastic and sold at the grocery where other bags are sold.
Jen says
This was amazing! My four little kids and I ate seconds. They all loved it! Thank you for the awesome recipe. My mouth watered all day smelling it in the crockpot 🙂
James says
Is the minced garlic dry or fresh?
Sarah says
I usually buy the minced garlic that is in a jar. Either would work though.
Amy says
Do you precook the beef stew meat or do you just pre-cook when its ground beef?
Sarah says
I only precook if it’s ground beef.
Mommyof2boys says
Your "T" for quantity is that a teaspoon or tablespoon?
Sidetracked Sarah says
It's for a Tablespoon.
Bridget says
Delicious!! Just made this today along with homemade noodles and it was perfect!
Sidetracked Sarah says
So glad to hear that you enjoyed it! 🙂
Candy says
Does the ground beef have to be precooked? I forgot the beef stew meat when i was at the butcher?
Sidetracked Sarah says
In the past, it has turned out reddish colored if I don't precook it, so I do recommend precooking, just for the look of it, but no, it doesn't have to be.
Betha says
Hi, I'm a homeschooling mom of a 11,12, and 13 yr. old. We have been emphasizing "life skills" this year, our focus on cooking, pantry and kitchen DO's and Don'ts. I LOVED your idea for bagging the dry goods in the pantry and marking them for the meal they were purchased for. It has really helped us ,my son especially on his night to "manage" dinner and clean up time. Thanks!
Sidetracked Sarah says
Awesome! I'm glad that was a help to you! 🙂
Sylvia says
Can you pull this out of the freezer and put on the stove top?
Sidetracked Sarah says
Yes, that would work great!
Stephanie says
I tried this , tweaked it a bit with the amount of meat etc, and it was great.
Sidetracked Sarah says
yay, glad to hear it was a hit! 🙂
Terryl says
Is the stroganoff recipe as listed already doubled? thanks!
Terryl says
Is the recipe as listed already doubled and then we put into two bags? I’m making the beef stroganoff right now and it looks like a lot! Thanks!
Sidetracked Sarah says
Sorry for the delay in responding to you! It's doubled if you have a smaller family…of like 4-5 kids, no teenagers. We have a small amount left over for our family of 8, but we have 4 pretty big eaters. I hope that helps.
Michele says
I am a mother of 3 active college students and I commute more than an hour each way to work. Thank you for posting simple, freezer friendly crock pot meals. Next to my kids my crock pot and freezer are my favorite helpers!
Sidetracked Sarah says
You're so welcome! I'm glad that this is helpful to you!
Kim says
I simply love your simple recipes and how you have adapted them for the crockpot. I have tweaked a few of them to make them gluten-free. I plan to try this one next!
Sidetracked Sarah says
I'm so glad you're enjoying them! Thanks for letting me know. I love that you're able to adapt it for gluten free!
Bosch Mixers says
How many people does this feed? I am in a dinner group and looking to feed 10 people so I am just trying to figure out what the right amount would be.
Sidetracked Sarah says
Probably about 6 adults. That's an estimate. We have some big eaters, but some little kids that don't eat much either. HTH
gina says
Do you have a link for all these recipes so I can print them? They sound delicious!! Thanks!
Sidetracked Sarah says
I do not yet, but I plan to put them in a free ebook soon!SarahSent from my iPad