Dinner

Crockpot Beef Stroganoff Recipe

Bylina Carter December 14, 2025December 14, 2025

Introduction

This Crockpot Beef Stroganoff is a comforting and easy-to-make dish perfect for busy days. Tender stew meat simmers slowly with creamy mushroom soup and cream cheese, creating a rich sauce that pairs beautifully with egg noodles.

A close-up view of a creamy beef stroganoff served in a black slow cooker, showing one scoop held by a white spoon. The dish has two main layers: a light brown sauce with a smooth texture mixing tender beef pieces, and light yellow egg noodles with ruffled edges, both coated evenly in the sauce. Small bright green parsley leaves are sprinkled on top, adding fresh color contrast. The background surface is a white marbled texture. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 pound egg noodles, cooked
2.5 pounds stew meat

2 (10.5 oz) cans Campbell’s Golden Mushroom Soup
½ cup water

1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon garlic powder
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature and cubed

Instructions

Step 1: Add the stew meat to the crockpot and season it with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to coat the meat evenly.
Step 2: Add the cans of Golden Mushroom Soup. Pour water into the empty soup cans, swirl to loosen any remaining soup, and add it to the crockpot.
Step 3: Add the diced onion and Worcestershire sauce, then stir everything together well.

Step 4: Cover with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours.
Step 5: At the 7.5 hour mark, add the cubed cream cheese and stir gently to combine. Let it cook for the final 30 minutes.
Step 6: After 8 hours, stir the meat one last time, breaking down any large chunks and smoothing out clumps of cream cheese.

Step 7: Stir in the cooked egg noodles, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, serve warm, and enjoy.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, brown the stew meat in a skillet before adding it to the crockpot.
Swap out the golden mushroom soup for cream of mushroom or cream of celery for a different twist.

Use fresh mushrooms sautéed with the onions for added texture and depth.
Try adding a splash of white wine or beef broth for enhanced richness.
Leftover stroganoff can be served over mashed potatoes or rice instead of noodles.

Storage

Store leftover beef stroganoff in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave, adding a splash of water or broth to loosen the sauce as needed.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a black slow cooker filled with creamy beef stroganoff, showing three main layers: the bottom layer is light beige egg noodles with a smooth, soft texture, the middle layer consists of chunks of tender beef covered in a thick beige sauce, and the top layer is sprinkled with bright green parsley leaves scattered evenly across the dish. A wooden spoon with a white silicone head rests inside the cooker, its handle sticking out from the top center. The photo is set against a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different cut of beef?

Yes, stew meat is ideal because it becomes tender slow-cooked, but you can also use chuck roast cut into cubes for similar results.

Is cream cheese necessary in this recipe?

Cream cheese adds creaminess and richness, but you can substitute with sour cream or heavy cream if preferred. Add these during the last 30 minutes of cooking as well.