Creamy Dairy-Free Crockpot Beef Stroganoff Recipe Easy and Perfect for Weeknights
A rich and comforting dairy-free beef stroganoff made creamy with coconut cream, perfect for easy weeknight slow cooking without compromising on classic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 hours (slow cooker low) or 3-4 hours (slow cooker high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 7 hours 15 minutes (slow cooker low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (slow cooker high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into thin strips
- 8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth, preferably low sodium
- 1 cup full-fat coconut cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch or cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, a handful chopped, for garnish
- Optional: Gluten-free pasta or rice, to serve
Instructions
- Slice beef into thin strips about 1/2 inch wide and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown beef strips in batches for 2-3 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to crockpot.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and mushrooms and cook for 5-6 minutes until mushrooms brown. Season with salt and pepper and transfer to crockpot.
- Add beef broth, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce to crockpot and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, mix arrowroot starch or cornstarch with cold water until smooth.
- Stir slurry and coconut cream into crockpot, cover, and cook on high for 20-30 minutes until sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add broth or water if sauce is too thick.
- Serve hot over gluten-free pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Browning the beef before slow cooking locks in flavor and improves texture. Use full-fat coconut cream for best creamy texture. Add coconut cream near the end to prevent separation. Arrowroot starch gives a silkier finish than cornstarch. Season gradually and taste before serving. Leftovers improve in flavor after resting overnight. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 25
Keywords: dairy-free, beef stroganoff, crockpot, slow cooker, coconut cream, gluten-free, easy weeknight dinner, comfort food