Mom's Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff 🍖🍄

This hearty and comforting dish is a classic favorite that's easy to prepare in your slow cooker! Perfect for busy days or a cozy family dinner, the tender beef and creamy sauce will warm your soul. Serve it over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal. You might even want to enjoy it with a crusty piece of bread to soak up all that delicious sauce! 🍞✨

Ingredients

For the stroganoff

• 1 pound sliced beef (such as london broil)
• 2 cans of condensed golden mushroom soup
• 1/2 package onion soup mix (beef stew mix also works)
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 package sautéed mushrooms (fresh or canned)
• 4 ounces cream cheese

Instructions

1. In your slow cooker, combine the sliced beef, condensed soup, onion, Worcestershire sauce, onion soup mix, minced garlic, and water.

🥩 For extra flavor, consider searing the beef in a pan before adding it to the slow cooker. This caramelizes the meat and enhances the overall taste!

2. Cover and cook on high for 1 hour, then switch to low and let it cook for an additional 5 hours.

3. About 20 minutes before serving, stir in the sautéed mushrooms.

4. Just before serving, add the cream cheese and mix until melted and creamy.

🍽️ A dollop of sour cream can be added on top for an extra touch of creaminess and a burst of flavor.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve over egg noodles, white rice, or creamy mashed potatoes.
• Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness!

Variations

• Vegetarian: Substitute the beef with hearty veggies like mushrooms, zucchini, and bell peppers, and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth. Add some beans for protein!
• Mushroom lover: Increase the quantity of mushrooms for an even richer flavor. You can also use different types such as shiitake or cremini.
• Spicy kick: Add a dash of hot sauce or red pepper flakes while cooking for a flavor boost!
• Creamy: For a richer dish, replace the cream cheese with sour cream or crème fraîche.

Enjoy the cozy flavors of this classic dish, and don't forget to save leftovers for lunch the next day, as they taste even better after the flavors meld! 😋🌟