Crockpot Beef and Noodles

Crockpot Beef and Noodles is the ultimate comfort-food dinner! Tender, slow-cooked beef simmers in a rich, savory sauce until it practically falls apart, then soft, hearty noodles are added to soak up all those delicious flavors. It’s an easy, satisfying meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights, cozy weekends, or whenever you’re craving a warm homemade dinner with minimal effort.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 12 ounces wide egg noodles
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Add the beef: Place the beef, diced onion, and minced garlic into the crockpot.
2. Make the sauce: Pour in the beef broth and add the cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, parsley, onion powder, and thyme. Stir well to combine.
3. Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is very tender.
4. Add the noodles: About 30–40 minutes before serving, stir in the wide egg noodles. Make sure they are mostly covered by the liquid.
5. Finish cooking: Cover and continue cooking until the noodles are tender. Stir occasionally so they cook evenly.
6. Add butter: Stir in the butter until melted and the sauce becomes rich and creamy.
7. Serve: Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Helpful Tip

For the best texture, don’t add the noodles at the beginning. Adding them near the end keeps them from becoming overly soft and mushy. Serve this comforting beef and noodles with warm crusty bread or a simple side salad for a complete family dinner.