Sunday High Calorie Dinner: Slow-Cooked Beef Stroganoff with Egg Noodles Recipe

Let the slow cooker do the Sunday work. Beef stroganoff over egg noodles gets impossibly tender and creamy after hours of simmering — worth every calorie.

Cook 360 min Difficulty NORMAL 700 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • beef chuck roast 2.5 lbs
  • yellow onion 1 pieces
  • white mushrooms 12 oz
  • egg noodles 12 oz
  • sour cream 1 cup
  • beef broth 2 cups
Seasonings/Sauce
  • butter 2 tbsp
  • all-purpose flour 3 tbsp
  • Dijon mustard 1 tbsp
  • Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp
  • salt 1 tsp
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 59 g 34%
Protein 32 g 18%
Fat 34 g 44%
Serving size 350g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Pat beef chuck roast dry and cut into 2-inch cubes. Season generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches, making sure to sear all sides well. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.

  3. 3

    To the same skillet, add sliced onions and mushrooms. Sauté over medium heat until the onions are golden and the mushrooms release moisture, about 6 minutes.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle flour over the onion-mushroom mixture and stir continuously for 2 minutes to form a roux. Add Dijon mustard and Worcestershire sauce, stir, then pour in beef broth to deglaze, scraping any browned bits.

  5. 5

    Pour the vegetable-broth mixture over the beef in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, until beef is fork-tender.

  6. 6

    Thirty minutes before serving, cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.

  7. 7

    When the beef is done, turn the slow cooker to WARM. Stir in sour cream until smooth and creamy. Check seasoning and adjust salt and pepper if needed.

  8. 8

    Serve stroganoff over egg noodles, spooning plenty of sauce on top. Garnish with extra black pepper if desired.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
The key ingredient is the beef chuck roast. Its marbling and collagen-rich texture are ideal for slow cooking, allowing the meat to become tender and richly flavored after simmering for hours. It forms the hearty base of the dish, making beef stroganoff unique.
Q. How should heat be managed for the best results?
Begin by searing the beef on medium-high heat to develop a rich, savory crust, then use medium heat for sautéing onions and mushrooms to build flavor. Finally, let the slow cooker do the work at low heat for 6–8 hours—this gentle, steady temperature ensures exceptionally tender meat without drying out.
Q. How can I prevent overcooking or a mushy texture?
After long, slow cooking, be careful not to over-stir or aggressively mix the beef, as it becomes very tender and can break apart. Also, only add sour cream at the end, on WARM, to keep the sauce creamy and prevent it from splitting or turning grainy.
Q. How many calories and how much protein are in each serving?
Each serving contains approximately 700 kcal and 32 grams of protein. Carbohydrates are about 59 grams (34% of calories), and fat is 34 grams (44% of calories), making this a high-calorie, protein-rich dinner option.
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