Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

This beef and noodles dish makes the best weeknight meal. The flavors combined together for a meal that the entire family will love. If you have made our Mongolian Beef and Noodles then you know your family will love the taste of this recipe.

My kids request this main dish recipe weekly. We made this recipe with egg noodles, but you can make Homemade Egg Noodles Recipe for a made from scratch taste.

Why We Love This Recipe

Beef and Noodles is made with simple ingredients and the slow cooker does all the work. I can easily place the roast in the slow cooker in the morning with the easy spices and it is ready to shred when everyone gets home.

It taste amazing without a lot of work.

Ingredients

• Beef Chuck Roast – We love a chuck roast for this recipe as the roast get super tender in the slow cooker.
• Onion – See Best Onion Substitute if you are out
• Cloves Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
• Beef Broth – You can also substitute with Water
• Cream of Mushroom Soup – Learn How to Make Cream of Mushroom Soup
• Worcestershire Sauce – If you are out, see The Best Worcestershire Sauce Substitutes
• Italian Seasoning – Learn How to make Italian Seasoning Recipe
• Garlic Powder – Check out The Best Garlic Powder Substitute
• Wide Egg Noodles – You can make other types of Noodles

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How to Make Beef and Noodles in the Slow Cooker

Step 1 – Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker.

Step 2 – In a bowl, mix together diced onion, minced garlic, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

Step 3 – Pour this mixture over the roast in the slow cooker. Add bay leaves. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-6 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds.

Step 4 – About 30 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaves and shred the beef in the slow cooker using two forks.

• Step 5 – Cook the egg noodles separately according to package instructions to al dente. 
• Step 6 – Drain the noodles and add them to the slow cooker with the shredded beef. Stir gently to combine.
• Step 7 – Serve warm, garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy! 

Recipe Tips

• Thickening – If you prefer a thicker gravy, you can make a slurry with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and ¼ cup cold water. Stir this into the beef mixture about 30 minutes before serving.
• Shredding Chunks of Beef – Cook the roast until fork tender then shred with two forks or you can also shred with a hand mixer.
• Crock Pot Recommendation – If you are needing a new slow cooker, check out these Best Slow Cookers of 2024.

Serving Suggestions

Beef and Noodles is one of families favorite Sunday night dinners. My kids love for my to also make Homemade Mashed Potatoes and serve the beef and noodles over the top.

We have always add a side of vegetables such Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe, Air Fryer Broccoli or Peas. This crockpot beef and noodles taste amazing and the perfect weeknight meal.