Crock Pot Beef and Noodles

Get a hearty dinner on the table with minimal effort when you make Crock Pot Beef and Noodles! This 5-ingredient recipe is a family favorite!

Why We Love Easy Crock Pot Beef and Noodles

• Slow cooker meals are AWESOME during the hotter months when I don’t want to turn on the oven. They’re also amazing for busy nights since I can set and forget everything all day.
• This comforting beef and noodles recipe is SUPER easy. There are only 5 ingredients (plus salt, pepper, and water). It’s a total dump, cover, and cook meal that my family devours.
• I love the Amish egg noodles in this dish. They have a great texture and give that childhood dinner and grandma’s vibe. This recipe is everything I love about simple food.

Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Beef and Noodles

BEEF: You have two options here. Option 1, you can grab packs of pre-cut stew meat at the store. Option 2, buy a 2-pound chuck roast, trim the fat, and cut it into 1-inch cubes yourself. Both options will work just fine.

NOODLES: We’re using Amish egg noodles for this recipe. They’re a little thicker and have a more toothsome bite than standard egg noodles. They stand up to the hunks of beef really well.

SEASONING: You only need 3 other things to make this recipe (plus water) – ranch seasoning mix, brown gravy mix, and cream of mushroom soup. Nothing fancy.

How to Make Beef and Noodles in a Crock Pot

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STEP 1 Add the stew meat to your slow cooker. Sprinkle the ranch mix and brown gravy over the meat and stir to coat it. Then add the cream of mushroom soup and stir it into the beef. Pour in the water and stir everything together. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 4-6 hours.

STEP 2 When there is 1 hour left before the cooking time is up, add the egg noodles to the slow cooker. Stir them into the sauce so that the noodles are wet. Cover and cook for another hour.

STEP 3 Give the beef and noodles a stir and check the seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle some chopped parsley on top if you like and portion the beef and noodles into bowls before serving warm.

Tips & Tricks

• If you want to amp up the flavor of your meal you can sear the meat before adding it to the slow cooker. To do this, season the beef all over with salt and pepper. Then place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add some olive oil and once hot sear about 1/3 of the beef at a time (working in patches) until all sides are browned. As each batch cooks, add the meat to the crock pot and then add a little more oil to the skillet.
• This recipe is done when the noodles are cooked and tender, but not soggy and falling apart. Give yourself a little leeway on the timing since every crock pot is a little different and cooking times can vary slightly.

Beef and Noodles in a Crock Pot FAQ

Can you put dry noodles in a crock pot?

Yes, you can. However, you’ll add any uncooked pasta toward the end of the dishes cooking time. If you leave the pasta in the crock pot during an entire 6-8 hour cooking session the noodles will be mushy and practically dissolve into the dish. Ew.

Can you put raw beef in a slow cooker?

You can put raw beef into a slow cooker, but if you’re using ground beef, you’ll need to cook it first. If you don’t the ground beef will have a seriously weird texture that’s enjoyable. I usually like to sear cubed beef or roasts for some extra flavor, but it’s not a requirement.

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