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    Home » Recipes » Slow Cooker Recipes » Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

    Published: Jan 15, 2020 · Modified: Sep 24, 2021 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

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    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!
    4.70 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 8 hrs
    Total Time 8 hrs 15 mins
    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
    • ¼ cup cornstarch whisked with equal amount of water
    • 16 oz reames noodles
    • ½ 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, ½ 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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    Comments

    1. Nicole Addison says

      December 08, 2022 at 12:48 pm

      can you use non egg pasta like elbow macaroni or fettucine noodles spaghetti noodles etc?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        February 15, 2023 at 1:54 pm

        Sure. If using dried pasta cooking times may be a bit longer and you may need to adjust and add more liquid.

        Reply
    2. Genet says

      October 05, 2022 at 11:19 am

      5 stars
      Just made this and it is delicious ❤️❤️Can you freeze leftovers?

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        October 13, 2022 at 2:40 pm

        I haven't tested freezing this recipe, but if you can ensure it's air tight I think it should be ok!

        Reply
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