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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles is the best comfort food. The beef cooks tender in a delicious liquid broth to create a delicious meal idea.

Beef and Noodles in the slow cooker
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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

Ingredients - Beef Chuck Roast, onion, garlic, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire Sauce, Italian Seasoning, Garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, bay leaves, egg noodles

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How to Make Beef and Noodles in the Slow Cooker

Placing roast in the slow cooker

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

Combining the onion, garlic, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper

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.

Pour the broth mixture over the roast in the slow cooker

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.

Shredding the beef with two fork in the slow cooker

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.
A bite of beef and noodles on a fork with a plate of beef and noodles in the back ground

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you Cook Noodles Separately before Placing in the Slow Cooker

In this recipe, we cooked the noodles separately in a large pot of water. Then added them into the slow cooker. You can also leave them in the pot and serve them separately from the beef mixture.

What Type of Beef is Best to Use?

We used a chuck roast and cooked it whole then shredded it. But you can also make this recipe with sirloin steak cut into bite size pieces or use beef stew meat. Cooking time need to be adjusted.

How to Store Leftover Beef and Noodles

Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days. 

How to Reheat Leftovers

Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium heat.

Beef and noodles in the slow cooker

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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles is the best comfort food. The beef cooks tender in a delicious liquid broth to create a delicious meal idea.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 – 8
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 540

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Place the beef chuck roast in the slow cooker.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • About 30 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaves and shred the beef in the slow cooker using two forks.
  • Cook the egg noodles separately according to package instructions to al dente.
  • Drain the noodles and add them to the slow cooker with the shredded beef. Stir gently to combine.
  • Serve warm, garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

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.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-6 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 540kcal, Carbohydrates 21g, Protein 50g, Fat 29g, Saturated Fat 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3g, Monounsaturated Fat 14g, Trans Fat 2g, Cholesterol 175mg, Sodium 1282mg, Potassium 976mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 2g, Vitamin A 63IU, Vitamin C 3mg, Calcium 81mg, Iron 6mg

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  1. Casey says:

    5 stars
    Loaded with flavor and the ingredients were so easy!