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Beef stroganoff in a bowl with egg noodles.

This Is My Friend Ang’s Method, and It’s The Only Way I Make Beef Stroganoff.



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This is the only way I love beef stroganoff. Like, truly love it.

This beef stroganoff is essentially a creamy, savory gravy with roasty bits of mushroom and caramelized onion, and forkfuls of tender shredded beef folded in. YEAH.

How it’s different (and better, if you ask me) than a “regular” beef stroganoff:

Beef gets cooked in the slow cooker, so it’s very easy. Beef then gets shredded, so it is supremely tenderMushrooms and onions and gravy get thinly sliced and thoroughly sautéed into a rich and creamy blankie. No large chunks! Hallelujah. Just melty little barely-there bits of rich flavor.

The method for this came from my friend Ang (of Ang’s Tortellini Soup fame – she doesn’t mess around). She’s been trying to convince me that I should make (and like) beef stroganoff for years, and I’m proud to report that I LOVE THIS BEEF STROGANOFF – how it tastes, but also how easy it is to make it.

9am – start the beef in the crockpot5pm – sauté the gravy6pm – fold in your crockpot shredded beef, and dinner is done.

It’s rich, deeply savory, and all the textural bits are delicate. As they should be.

Egg noodles is the traditional way, but I also REALLY love this on a baked potato with a dollop of sour cream and chives, and I’m going to need you to try that as well.

Hope you love it!



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How To Make Beef Stroganoff

1

Cook the Beef in the Slow Cooker.

THIS IS WHY I LOVE THIS RECIPE. It’s so easy. Plus, IMHO, shredded beef is so much better than chunks of seared beef!



Beef and seasonings in a crockpot.

2

Make The Gravy.

I love a beef stroganoff that is not a white grey blob. Look at these slips of mushroom, thin and cooked down. Look at the flavorful color. YES.



Beef stroganoff gravy in a skillet.

3

dd Shredded Beef to the Gravy.

Could not be easier. And the flavor payoff is huge.



Beef and gravy in a skillet.

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Author: Lindsay

Beef Stroganoff

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Beef Stroganoff

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Description

Creamy, tender, savory beef stroganoff! The ultimate classic comfort food and one of my family’s favorite meals!

Ingredients

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For the Beef:

3poundschuck roast, fat trimmed1cupwater1 teaspoonBetter Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base2 teaspoonssalt1 1/2 teaspoonsonion powder1 teaspoongarlic powder1/4 teaspoonground black pepper

For the Gravy:

2 tablespoonsbutter1 package button mushrooms, thinly slicedhalf ayellow onion, thinly sliced2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced1 tablespoonfresh thyme leaves1 1/2 tablespoonstomato paste1 1/2 tablespoonsBetter Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base2 tablespoonsflour2 teaspoonsWorcestershire sauce1 tablespoonDijon2cupswater1/2cupheavy cream

For Serving: 

1lbegg noodles,or 6 baked potatoesCook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Slow Cook the Beef: Place all beef ingredients in the slow cooker – chuck roast, water, roasted beef base, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and black pepper. Cook on high for 4-5 hours.Cook Your Noodles or Potatoes: When it’s time to start the gravy, boil your noodles or bake your baked potatoes.Start the Gravy: Sauté onions and mushrooms in the butter over medium heat until very rich in color, about 15 minutes. Add garlic, thyme, tomato paste, Better Than Bouillon, and flour; sauté for a few minutes.Simmer and Finish: Add Worcestershire, Dijon, and water. Bring to a simmer. Add cream gradually until it’s the color you like. Add shredded beef into the gravy (I used about half of the beef and saved the other half for later).Serve: Garnish with chives and sour cream, and serve on egg noodles or a baked potato (my fave)!

Beef Stroganoff

Prep Time:15 minutes

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Cook Time:5-6 hours (slow cooker)

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Category:Dinner

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Method:Slow Cooker

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Cuisine:AmericanKeywords: beef stroganoff, slow cooker beef stroganoff, easy beef stroganoff

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FAQ About This Recipe

How could I make this vegetarian?Replace the beef with more mushrooms for a mushroom stroganoff! How could I make this dairy-free?You could use a dairy-free heavy cream, dairy-free sour cream, make a cashew cream, or use coconut cream (would add a different flavor, though). Are there other cuts of beef that would work?I prefer the chuck roast to add more flavor (higher fat!) but a top sirloin or flank steak could work as well. How could you make this without a slow cooker?You could simmer for 1-2 hours on the stove until tender, or braise it in the oven at 350 degrees. What do you recommend serving with beef stroganoff?I usually serve this over egg noodles (pappardelle is my favorite), or a baked potato. You could also serve it over mashed potatoes or gnocchi! For sides to serve with it, my favorite is green beans! But any other roasted green vegetable would work, or roasted carrots. Otherwise, a nice crisp green salad on the side is perfect, too!

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