Slow Cooker Creamy Garlic Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 oz mushrooms, sliced

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp paprika

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 cup sour cream

• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)

• 2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish

• Cooked egg noodles or rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Slow Cooker:

   • Place beef, onion, garlic, and mushrooms in the slow cooker.

2. Add Liquid and Seasonings:

   • Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

3. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender.

4. Thicken the Sauce (Optional):

   • If desired, whisk 2 tbsp flour into ½ cup sour cream. Stir into the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes until sauce is creamy and thickened.

5. Add Sour Cream:

   • Stir in remaining sour cream until fully incorporated.

6. Serve:

   • Serve hot over cooked egg noodles or rice. Garnish with chopped parsley.