Description
This Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles recipe is a comforting and hearty meal featuring tender slow-cooked beef in flavorful gravy served over wide egg noodles. Easy to prepare and perfect for a satisfying family dinner, it uses simple pantry ingredients and a slow cooker to develop rich flavors over several hours.
Ingredients
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Beef and Gravy
- 2 lbs beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into cubes
- 1 packet (0.87 oz) brown gravy mix
- 1 packet (1 oz) au jus mix
- 3 cups water
Noodles
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker Mixture: In a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine the beef stew meat with the brown gravy mix, au jus mix, and water. Stir well so the beef is evenly coated with the seasoning and liquid.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the mixture on low heat for 6 to 8 hours, or on high heat for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is tender and easy to shred.
- Prepare the Noodles: About 20 minutes before the beef is done, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the wide egg noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the noodles thoroughly.
- Thicken the Gravy (Optional): If the gravy appears too thin once the beef is cooked, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry. Stir this into the slow cooker, turn the heat to high, and cook for an additional 20 minutes until the gravy thickens.
- Combine & Serve: Serve the slow-cooked beef and gravy over the cooked wide egg noodles for a warm, hearty meal.
Notes
- For more tender beef, opt for chuck roast which becomes very tender with slow cooking.
- You can add vegetables like mushrooms or onions to the slow cooker for extra flavor.
- If you prefer, freeze leftovers without noodles to avoid sogginess; cook noodles fresh when reheating.
- Use low sodium gravy and au jus mixes if watching salt intake.
