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| Boilerpipe Text | Why It Works
Searing the beef produces a rich flavor and results in a more complex-tasting stew.
Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and sherry vinegar brighten the sauce, ensuring the sauce doesn't fall flat.
Slow-cooker beef stroganoff is a great way to transform a cheap, tough cut of beef, like chuck, into something special. There are many iterations of beef stroganoff; the best versions, writes former Serious Eats editor
Kenji
in his
recipe for the dish
, taste like "it was cooked all day," with "tender meat and rich, deep, rib-sticking flavors." Though the dish is easy to make on the stovetop, it's also a good candidate for the slow cooker, where the meat braises until it's fall-apart tender.
Technically, you could just toss the meat into the slow cooker without browning it. Here, however, I take the time to brown the beef, allowing the
Maillard reaction
to occur and enhance the meat's flavor, resulting in a richer, more complex stew. Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and vinegar brighten the sauce, ensuring the dish doesn't fall flat.
While most stroganoff recipes include mushrooms, I've found that they turn rubbery when slow-cooked, so I've left them out. If you prefer to include mushrooms here,
roast
or
sauté the mushrooms
separately before stirring them into the thickened finished sauce. Ladled over egg noodles, this slow cooker stroganoff is a comforting meal well worth the waitâand perfect for a cold, snowy day in.
Serious Eats / Melati Citrawireja
January 2014
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3 1/2
pounds
(
1.6
kg
)
beef chuck roast
, trimmed and cut into 2-inch strips
Kosher salt
and freshly ground black pepper
1
tablespoon
(
15
ml
)
extra virgin olive oil
1
medium
onion
(
8
ounces
;
226
g
), finely chopped (about 1 cup)
3
medium
cloves
garlic
(
15
g
), minced
1
cup
(
240
ml
)
homemade
or store-bought low-sodium
chicken stock
1/2
ounce
(
15
g
) dried porcini
mushrooms
, rinsed
1
tablespoon
(
15
ml
)
Worcestershire sauce
1
tablespoon
(
15
ml
) prepared whole grain
mustard
1
teaspoon
sherry vinegar
 or red wine vinegar
1/3
cup
(
80
ml
)
dry sherry
2
dried
bay leaves
1 1/2
tablespoons
all-purpose
flour
1/2
cup
sour cream
(
4
ounces
;
113
g
)
12
ounce
(
340
g
) dried
egg noodles
Roasted
or
sautéed
mushrooms
, for serving, optional
1 1/2
tablespoons
 minced
parsley
, for serving
Using paper towels, blot beef dry and season generously season with salt and pepper.
In a large carbon steel, cast iron, or stainless steel skillet, heat oil over high heat until just smoking. Add half of the meat and cook until browned all over, flipping occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
Serious Eats / Melati Citrawireja
Transfer seared meat and remaining raw meat to a slow cooker. Using a wooden spoon or flexible spatula, stir in onion, garlic, stock, porcini mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, sherry, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (for table salt, use half as much by volume) and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cover and cook on low until meat is fall-apart tender, 8 to 10 hours.
Serious Eats / Melati Citrawireja
Once meat is cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl. Using your hands or 2 forks, pull meat into chunks, removing and discarding any fatty parts. Season to taste with salt and pepper; cover to keep warm.
Serious Eats / Melati Citrawireja
In a small bowl, make a slurry by whisking together flour with 3 tablespoons of the remaining liquid from the slow cooker. Pour remaining liquid from slow cooker into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Whisk in slurry and simmer until sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in sour cream until smooth, and stir in mushrooms, if using.
Serious Eats / Melati Citrawireja
In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook pasta until just shy of al dente, 1 to 2 minutes less than package instructions. Using a colander, drain pasta and divide into individual serving bowls. Top with meat and spoon finished sauce on sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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Special Equipment
Large carbon steel, cast iron, or stainless steel skillet, slow cooker
Make-Ahead and Storage
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Once cooled, the stew can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave until warmed through. |
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# Rich and Creamy Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff
This slow-cooker version of beef stroganoff delivers tender beef in a luscious sauce. Drape it over egg noodles for a complete meal.
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### Why It Works
- Searing the beef produces a rich flavor and results in a more complex-tasting stew.
- Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and sherry vinegar brighten the sauce, ensuring the sauce doesn't fall flat.
Slow-cooker beef stroganoff is a great way to transform a cheap, tough cut of beef, like chuck, into something special. There are many iterations of beef stroganoff; the best versions, writes former Serious Eats editor [Kenji](https://www.seriouseats.com/j-kenji-lopez-alt-5118720) in his [recipe for the dish](https://www.seriouseats.com/ultimate-beef-stroganof-recipe), taste like "it was cooked all day," with "tender meat and rich, deep, rib-sticking flavors." Though the dish is easy to make on the stovetop, it's also a good candidate for the slow cooker, where the meat braises until it's fall-apart tender.
Technically, you could just toss the meat into the slow cooker without browning it. Here, however, I take the time to brown the beef, allowing the [Maillard reaction](https://www.seriouseats.com/what-is-maillard-reaction-cooking-science) to occur and enhance the meat's flavor, resulting in a richer, more complex stew. Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and vinegar brighten the sauce, ensuring the dish doesn't fall flat.
While most stroganoff recipes include mushrooms, I've found that they turn rubbery when slow-cooked, so I've left them out. If you prefer to include mushrooms here, [roast](https://www.seriouseats.com/easy-roasted-mushroom-food-lab-recipe) or [sautĂ© the mushrooms](https://www.seriouseats.com/sauteed-mushrooms-recipe-7972096) separately before stirring them into the thickened finished sauce. Ladled over egg noodles, this slow cooker stroganoff is a comforting meal well worth the waitâand perfect for a cold, snowy day in.
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### January 2014
Recipe Details
## Rich and Creamy Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff Recipe
Cook 8 hrs 30 mins
Total 8 hrs 30 mins
Serves 6 to 8 servings
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## Ingredients
- 3 1/2 pounds (1\.6 kg) beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch strips
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (8 ounces; 226 g), finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 medium cloves garlic (15 g), minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) [homemade](https://www.seriouseats.com/best-rich-easy-white-chicken-stock-recipe) or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 ounce (15 g) dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) prepared whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) dry sherry
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sour cream (4 ounces; 113 g)
- 12 ounce (340 g) dried egg noodles
- [Roasted](https://www.seriouseats.com/easy-roasted-mushroom-food-lab-recipe) or [sautéed mushrooms](https://www.seriouseats.com/sauteed-mushrooms-recipe-7972096), for serving, optional
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced parsley, for serving
## Directions
1. Using paper towels, blot beef dry and season generously season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large carbon steel, cast iron, or stainless steel skillet, heat oil over high heat until just smoking. Add half of the meat and cook until browned all over, flipping occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
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3. Transfer seared meat and remaining raw meat to a slow cooker. Using a wooden spoon or flexible spatula, stir in onion, garlic, stock, porcini mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, sherry, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (for table salt, use half as much by volume) and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cover and cook on low until meat is fall-apart tender, 8 to 10 hours.
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4. Once meat is cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl. Using your hands or 2 forks, pull meat into chunks, removing and discarding any fatty parts. Season to taste with salt and pepper; cover to keep warm.
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5. In a small bowl, make a slurry by whisking together flour with 3 tablespoons of the remaining liquid from the slow cooker. Pour remaining liquid from slow cooker into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Whisk in slurry and simmer until sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in sour cream until smooth, and stir in mushrooms, if using.
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6. In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook pasta until just shy of al dente, 1 to 2 minutes less than package instructions. Using a colander, drain pasta and divide into individual serving bowls. Top with meat and spoon finished sauce on sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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## Special Equipment
Large carbon steel, cast iron, or stainless steel skillet, slow cooker
## Make-Ahead and Storage
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Once cooled, the stew can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 488 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 12g | Carbs |
| 67g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 6 to 8 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 488 |
| % Daily Value\* | |
| Total Fat 19g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 7g | 37% |
| Cholesterol 212mg | 71% |
| Sodium 652mg | 28% |
| Total Carbohydrate 12g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 67g | |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 18% |
| Calcium 64mg | 5% |
| Iron 7mg | 37% |
| Potassium 794mg | 17% |
| *\*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.* | |
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)
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| Readable Markdown | ### Why It Works
- Searing the beef produces a rich flavor and results in a more complex-tasting stew.
- Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and sherry vinegar brighten the sauce, ensuring the sauce doesn't fall flat.
Slow-cooker beef stroganoff is a great way to transform a cheap, tough cut of beef, like chuck, into something special. There are many iterations of beef stroganoff; the best versions, writes former Serious Eats editor [Kenji](https://www.seriouseats.com/j-kenji-lopez-alt-5118720) in his [recipe for the dish](https://www.seriouseats.com/ultimate-beef-stroganof-recipe), taste like "it was cooked all day," with "tender meat and rich, deep, rib-sticking flavors." Though the dish is easy to make on the stovetop, it's also a good candidate for the slow cooker, where the meat braises until it's fall-apart tender.
Technically, you could just toss the meat into the slow cooker without browning it. Here, however, I take the time to brown the beef, allowing the [Maillard reaction](https://www.seriouseats.com/what-is-maillard-reaction-cooking-science) to occur and enhance the meat's flavor, resulting in a richer, more complex stew. Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and vinegar brighten the sauce, ensuring the dish doesn't fall flat.
While most stroganoff recipes include mushrooms, I've found that they turn rubbery when slow-cooked, so I've left them out. If you prefer to include mushrooms here, [roast](https://www.seriouseats.com/easy-roasted-mushroom-food-lab-recipe) or [sautĂ© the mushrooms](https://www.seriouseats.com/sauteed-mushrooms-recipe-7972096) separately before stirring them into the thickened finished sauce. Ladled over egg noodles, this slow cooker stroganoff is a comforting meal well worth the waitâand perfect for a cold, snowy day in.
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January 2014
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- 3 1/2 pounds (1\.6 kg) beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 2-inch strips
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion (8 ounces; 226 g), finely chopped (about 1 cup)
- 3 medium cloves garlic (15 g), minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) [homemade](https://www.seriouseats.com/best-rich-easy-white-chicken-stock-recipe) or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 ounce (15 g) dried porcini mushrooms, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) prepared whole grain mustard
- 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) dry sherry
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sour cream (4 ounces; 113 g)
- 12 ounce (340 g) dried egg noodles
- [Roasted](https://www.seriouseats.com/easy-roasted-mushroom-food-lab-recipe) or [sautéed mushrooms](https://www.seriouseats.com/sauteed-mushrooms-recipe-7972096), for serving, optional
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced parsley, for serving
1. Using paper towels, blot beef dry and season generously season with salt and pepper.
2. In a large carbon steel, cast iron, or stainless steel skillet, heat oil over high heat until just smoking. Add half of the meat and cook until browned all over, flipping occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
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3. Transfer seared meat and remaining raw meat to a slow cooker. Using a wooden spoon or flexible spatula, stir in onion, garlic, stock, porcini mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, vinegar, sherry, bay leaves, 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (for table salt, use half as much by volume) and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Cover and cook on low until meat is fall-apart tender, 8 to 10 hours.
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4. Once meat is cooked, use a slotted spoon to transfer to a bowl. Using your hands or 2 forks, pull meat into chunks, removing and discarding any fatty parts. Season to taste with salt and pepper; cover to keep warm.
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5. In a small bowl, make a slurry by whisking together flour with 3 tablespoons of the remaining liquid from the slow cooker. Pour remaining liquid from slow cooker into a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Whisk in slurry and simmer until sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon, 3 to 4 minutes. Whisk in sour cream until smooth, and stir in mushrooms, if using.
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6. In a large saucepan of salted boiling water, cook pasta until just shy of al dente, 1 to 2 minutes less than package instructions. Using a colander, drain pasta and divide into individual serving bowls. Top with meat and spoon finished sauce on sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve.
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Serious Eats / Melati Citrawireja
## Special Equipment
Large carbon steel, cast iron, or stainless steel skillet, slow cooker
## Make-Ahead and Storage
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Once cooled, the stew can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave until warmed through. |
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