📋 Slow Cooker Healthier Beef Stroganoff Recipe

light beef stroganoff being ladled out of slow cooker

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📋 Slow Cooker Healthier Beef Stroganoff Recipe

This Light Beef Stroganoff is a lighter and Weight Watchers friendly version of beef stroganoff. Made with a creamy sauce, and tender beef, it's perfect for anyone looking for a healthier version of this recipe or following a low calorie diet. Easy to make in the Slow cooker, it's also economical using stewing beef.

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American, Canadian, French, North American

Keyword beef stroganoff, light, lighter, slow cooker

Prep Time 15

4 30

Total Time 4 45

Servings servings

Calories 259kcal

Author Terri Gilson

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

2 lb stewing beef
454 gram pkg fresh mushroooms
1 medium onion
2 bay leaves
2 cups beef broth
1 cup dry red wine
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried dill
1 cup fat-free sour cream
6 tablespoon cornstarch
6 teaspoon water
340 g pkg no yolk egg noodles

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Instructions

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Prep: Spray crock pot with non-stick cooking spray
Add the beef, onions and mushrooms and bay leaves to slow cooker
Mix wine, beef broth, garlic, worcestershire, tomato paste, thyme, oregano and in a medium bowl,
Then pour over meat and mushroom mixture.
Cover and cook on high unti beef is tender - 3.5- 4 hours ( or 8 hours on low)
Make the cornstarch and water into a paste.
Mix in the sour cream, then mix in the cornstarch and water. Cook for 15 - 20 minutes longer (if on high ) or 30-40 minutes longer, if on low.
Add more cornstarch and water if it's not thick like gravy
Cook noodles of choice as per package directions and mix in.

Garnish:

Ggarnish with a dollop of sour cream and fresh dill, if desired.

Notes

Note: Adapted from WW magazine Jan/Feb 2004 pg 121

Recipe Tips:

Brown the Beef for Extra Flavor: While this is a slow cooker recipe, searing the stewing beef in a hot pan before adding it to the crockpot will enhance the depth of flavor. This caramelizes the surface of the meat, giving it a richer taste.

Prevent Curdling of Sour Cream: Since fat-free sour cream is more prone to curdling, let it come to room temperature before adding it to the slow cooker. You can also temper it by mixing a bit of the hot sauce from the stroganoff into the sour cream first, then gradually stir it in.

Thicken the Sauce Properly: Mix the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + cold water) thoroughly before adding it to prevent lumps. Stir continuously as you pour it in to ensure a smooth sauce.

Best Wine for Cooking: Red wine enhances the richness of the dish, but if you don’t want to use wine, substitute beef broth with a teaspoon of balsamic vinegar for similar acidity and depth.

🌡️Storage

Store leftover slow cooker beef stroganoff in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can also freeze this recipe in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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