When all you want is to enjoy a creamy and beefy comfort food that is quick to whip up, this crockpot beef stroganoff can do a great job at settling those cravings.
The combination of egg noodles, cream cheese, mushroom soup and stewed beef in this recipe is to die for.
Why I love Crockpot Beef Stroganoff?
- The simplicity of it! You don’t have to empty out your pantry to enjoy this one.
- It doesn’t require much attention from you. You can cook it overnight, or place the beef in the crockpot and get busy with chores and unwinding with movies. You get to keep your arms folded, whilst the cooking happens for you.
- Incredibly comforting! The creamy combination hits all the right spots.
- Easy and straightforward. If you don’t like scratching your head over a recipe, or wondering what to do – this one is for you!
What cut of meat is best for beef stroganoff?
Fresh cuts of stewed beef are my absolute favourite for this crock pot beef stroganoff recipe. Magic happens when you just chuck them into a crock pot full of flavours, and slow cook them until perfectly tender.
Why does my beef stroganoff taste sour?
Adding in too many acidic ingredients! An excess of worcestershire sauce, tomatoes, vinegar or wine will not end well in this dish. Crockpot beef stroganoff is delicate and shouldn’t be overwhelmed with a heavy amount of acidic or ingredients. It requires balance and moderation.
quick fix for sour beef stroganoff is adding in sweet ingredients like honey, sugar or caramelised onions. These ingredients excel in counteracting any sour flavours present.
Crockpot Beef Stroganoff Cooking Tips:
- Cook beef at low or moderate temperature for the recommended time.
- Be careful not to overcook the egg noodles. Good texture increases enjoyment.
- If you prefer adding the soup toward the end, you can add it into the crock pot during the last 40 minutes to 1 hour of cooking.
Variations:
- If you don’t like the sour cream version of it, there’s a soup version (like ours).
- If you like a sweeter taste, the wine version might be your favorite.
- You can change the cut of meat from stewed to lean beef mince, which is quicker but doesn’t have that tender and juicy meaty effect.
Ingredients:
- Stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces
- Condensed golden mushroom soup
- Onion diced
- Worcestershire sauce
- Water
- Garlic salt
- Few dashes of hot paprika
- Egg noodles
- Cream cheese cut into pieces
Crockpot Beef Stroganoff
Prep Time: 10minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8hours hours
Total Time: 8hours hours 10minutes minutes
Servings: 6
When all you want is to enjoy a creamy and beefy comfort food that is quick to whip up, this crockpot beef stroganoff can do a great job at settling those cravings. The combination of egg noodles, cream cheese, mushroom soup and stewed beef in this recipe is to die for.
Weight Watchers-Friendly Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 lbs (900 g) extra-lean stew beef, trimmed of visible fat
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 295 g) condensed golden mushroom soup
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 4 oz (115 g) light cream cheese, cubed
- 8 oz (225 g) whole-wheat egg noodles, cooked
Instructions
- Place the beef, soup, onion, Worcestershire sauce, water, garlic salt, and paprika in a slow cooker.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until the beef is tender.
- During the last 20–30 minutes of cooking, stir in the light cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Cook the noodles according to package directions.
- Serve the beef mixture over the noodles.
Weight Watchers Tips
- Use extra-lean beef to reduce points.
- Reducing the soup from 2 cans to 1 can lowers points and sodium.
- Using light cream cheese instead of regular cream cheese saves several points.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or a side salad for a more filling meal.
Estimated WW Points: about 6–7 Points per serving (varies by WW plan and exact brands used
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