High-Protein Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

This Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff keeps the classic creamy, savory flavor but is upgraded to be high-protein, lower-fat, and meal-prep friendly.

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🥩 High-Protein Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff

✅ Ingredients (6 hearty servings)

• 2 lb (900 g) lean beef chuck roast or round steak, sliced

• 1 small onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 8 oz (225 g) mushrooms, sliced

• 1½ cups low-sodium beef broth

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

Finish with (high-protein creamy sauce):

• 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt

• 4 oz light cream cheese

Serve over (choose one):

• Protein pasta, zucchini noodles, cauliflower mash, or high-protein egg noodles

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🔥 Instructions

1. Add beef, onion, garlic, mushrooms, broth, Worcestershire, mustard, and spices to slow cooker.

2. Cook on LOW 7–8 hours or HIGH 4–5 hours until beef is very tender.

3. Remove ½ cup of hot broth, whisk with cornstarch, return to pot (optional for thicker sauce).

4. Stir in Greek yogurt and light cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

5. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.

6. Serve hot over your base of choice.

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🧮 Nutrition (stroganoff only, per serving)

Macros will vary slightly depending on what you serve it over.

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💡 Protein Boost Tips

• Greek yogurt replaces sour cream

• Light cream cheese adds creaminess without excess fat

• Lean beef keeps protein high and calories controlled

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🧊 Meal Prep & Storage

• Fridge: 4 days

• Freezer: 2 months (freeze before adding yogurt for best texture)

• Reheat gently to avoid curdling