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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

If you love the traditional comfort food of Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles but want to make it even a little more rich and hearty try Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles!

beef and noodles in a slow cooker with a serving spoon

We have had this meal numerous times in the last couple of months, and I will tell you my family can’t get enough. I mean, what’s not to love?

While chicken and noodles is delicious, the meal takes it up a notch with rich and flavorful beef that creates a sauce for the noodles that is out of this world. I’m pretty sure we could eat this every week and never tire of it.

The even better thing is how easy it is to make! If you though meals like this Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles was only for the weekend, think again! You could easily make this even on your busiest days because it takes only 15 minutes of hands on time to prepare!

beef roast seasoned in slow cooker

What kind of meat should you use for beef and noodles?

I like to use a chuck roast for this recipe. It has just a bit of fat, enough to give the dish some flavor, without leaving you with a greasy mess or lots of trimming to do. You can simply season up the roast and since it’s cooking all day, it will become completely fall apart tender.

Other options would be:

  • round eye roast
  • top round
  • rump roast

They key is to look for a roast with less marbling and I prefer no bone although that is optional.

beef and noodles in a round slow cooker

How do you make beef and noodles in a slow cooker?

It’s basically a simple two step process:

  1. Add the beef with seasonings and broth and let cook all day until it is fork tender, then shred
  2. Add the noodles to the liquid in the pot along with some cream and cornstarch to create a thick sauce that will come together in about 30-40 minutes

It’s a great one pot, no mess, no fuss meal that your family will love for sure!

 

ingredients for beef and noodles

I get a lot of questions about the noodles, I use the frozen egg noodles (usually Reames brand) that you can find in the freezer case at most any grocery store.

beef with seasonings in a freezer bagCan this be a Freezer Meal?

Yes! Simply season the beef and place in a freezer bag. It will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Thaw before cooking as directed! You will simply need to add the beef broth at cooking time.

step by step making beef and noodles in instant potCan I Make this in the Instant Pot?

Yes!

  • Add the beef, seasoning and broth to the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 75 minutes
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally then stir in the cornstarch mixture and cream and allow to thicken
  • Cook the noodles separately and add

cooked beef and noodles in instant pot

How to store leftovers:

  • Store in individual servings in air-tight containers in fridge for up to 3 days for easy reheating in microwave
  • Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months

beef and noodles on a white plate with a gold fork

beef and noodles in a round slow cooker

Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

Jennifer Draper
If you love the traditional comfort food of Slow Cooker Chicken and Noodles but want to make it even a little more rich and hearty try Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles!
4.73 from 11 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pound chuck roast
  • 1 tablespoon herb and garlic seasoning
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch whisked with equal amount of water
  • 16 oz reames noodles
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • Season roast and place in slow cooker
  • Add broth and cover and cook on low for at least 8 hours or until roast is fall apart fork tender
  • Shred beef and add cornstarch slurry, noodles and cream to slow cooker
  • Turn to high heat and cover and allow to cook for another 30-40 minutes, stirring a few times, until noodles are cooked and sauce is thick.  

Notes

I don't recommend cooking this recipe on high heat except for the final portion to cook the noodles.
If noodles are not done or sauce is too thick, additional broth can be added, 1/2 cup at a time.
To make in Instant Pot: 
  • Add the beef, seasoning and broth to the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 75 minutes
  • Allow the pressure to release naturally then stir in the cornstarch mixture and cream and allow to thicken
  • Cook the noodles separately and add

Nutrition

Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 25gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 324mgPotassium: 464mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 275IUCalcium: 69mgIron: 3.5mg
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25 Comments

    1. I have not tested the recipe with cream of mushroom soup, so unfortunately I can’t say for sure. If you are up for some experimenting I think it could be worth a try!

  1. Thank you for the recipe I think it is just what I was looking for and will try it soon. Wondering about searing the beef prior to placing in slow cooker. It isn’t mentioned, but I often see that advise for other slow cooker recipes. Obviously, you don’t feel it is necessary. Would you please lend your views of the searing process. Thanks!

    1. Many people believe it helps maintain better flavor for the beef. I will rarely sear it first unless I’m making something like a roast, and that’s more for presentation. I’ve never personally noticed a huge difference in flavor, but it could be a fun experiment!

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