Bring ground beef and mushrooms together in a slow cooker for a hearty favorite

Prepare the Slow Cooker:
Coat the bottom of a 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray.
Layer the Ingredients:
Spread the sliced shallots evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the ground beef and sliced mushrooms on top.
Season and Mix:
Sprinkle the Worcestershire sauce, brandy (if using), beef stock, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Gently mix, breaking the ground beef into smaller chunks. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
Cook the Noodles:
When there are about 20 minutes left on the slow cooker timer, prepare the egg noodles according to the package directions.
Finish the Stroganoff:
Stir the sour cream and half the chopped parsley and dill into the slow cooker. Cover and allow to heat through.
Serve:

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