Simple (Crock-Pot) Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients

• 2 lb beef stew meat
• 2 Tbsp cooking oil
• 2 1/2 c sliced fresh mushrooms
• 3/4 c sliced green onions or 1 med chopped onion
• 3 clove fresh garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano (crushed)
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme (crushed)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 1/2 c beef broth, reduced sodium
• 2/3 c red cooking wine
• 1 1/2 c light sour cream
• 1/4 c cold water
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch
• sprig(s) fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

1 In large skillet, in hot oil, cook (cut up) beef stew until browned. Set aside
2 In 4 qt slow cooker, place mushrooms, onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Add browned beef. Pour beef broth & cooking wine over all ingred.
3 Cover and cook on high heat for 4-5 hrs. Or you can use low heat and cook for 8-10 hrs.Remove & discard bay leaf.
4 In med bowl, combine sour cream, water & cornstarch. Stir about 1 cup of the hot liquid into sour cream mixture. Stir sour cream mixture into cooker. Cover & cook for an additional 30 min or until thickened. If desired, just before serving sprinkle with parsley. Serve over cooked whole wheat pasta or brown rice.

Source: http://www.justapinch.com/recipes/main-course/beef/simple-crock-pot-beef-stroganoff.html