Slow cooker beef and noodles is a hearty, comforting dish, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With tender beef simmered to perfection and noodles soaked in a rich, savory broth, this easy recipe delivers a warm, satisfying meal with minimal effort.
There’s something truly comforting about a bowl of slow cooker beef and noodles. The best part? Walking into the house after a long day. The aroma greets you at the door, pulling you into the kitchen where dinner is ready and waiting. If you thought a delicious meal like slow cooker beef and noodles was only for the weekend, you’re in for a treat. This easy meal only has about 15 minutes of hands-on time, making it perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients for Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles
The first step in preparing this or any recipe is to read and understand the instructions. Next, gather all the equipment and prep the Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles ingredients. In culinary terms, this process is called “Mise en Place,” meaning “Everything in its Place.” Prereading the recipe and setting up in advance speeds up cooking and ensures familiarity with each step.
Key Ingredients
- Chuck Roast – You’ll need 2-3 pounds for this recipe. I prefer to cut it down before cooking because it makes it easier to shred later in the cooking process.
- Beef Broth – Home-made or store-bought works fine.
- McCormick Au Jus and Brown Gravy mix packages – They adds to the beef flavor and the gravy mix helps to thicken the sauce. You can use plain wrap, however the flavor won’t be as intense.
- Garlic – Because . . . it’s garlic, and garlic makes everything savory even better.
- Essenhaus Amish Noodles (narrow) – You can certainly make your own noodles, or you can use these incredible Essenhaus Amish noodles. I use the narrow variety. Not for nothing, I don’t get paid to promote these noodles – they’re just that good. They are available at most major grocery stores here in the Midwest, including Walmart.
How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Noodles
- Making this recipe is really easy and centers around slow cooking the meat. I prefer to cut the chuck roast into chunks. That’s just a personal preference. You can cook the roast whole but, in my opinion, it takes a bit longer to cook and it’s a bit more time consuming to shred the meat.
- Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non-stick spray, then add the beef broth and the Au Jus mix. Stir to combine.
- Whether whole of in chunks, add the roast to the slow cooker. Season the beef with Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Cover the slow cooker and turn it on. On high it will take about 4 hours. If you’re going to work will be gone all day, use the low setting and it will be ready after 6 hours but can continue cooking through about 8 hours. Either way, the aroma in the house will be most inviting when you come back home!
- Shed the beef using a potato masher. Really! Using the masher, simply press and twist. The meat will almost fall apart on its own. If you don’t have a potato masher you can use a couple of forks to pull the meat apart. It will be very tender and easy to shred.
- Add the water and beef gravy mix, give it a good stir to combine then add in the noodles. Make sure the noodles are evenly distributed in the gravy. Cook for 10-12 minutes until the noodles are cooked through. Stir occasionally while the noodles are cooking to make sure they cook evenly.
- Stir one last time and serve.
Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles
Nothing beats coming home to the comforting aroma of slow-cooked beef and noodles! Tender, flavorful beef paired with perfectly cooked Amish noodles—this dish is pure comfort in a bowl. Whether you’re serving it for a cozy family dinner or meal-prepping for the week, it’s a winner every time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings (8 ounce) 1x
- Category: Beef, entree
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2″ chunks
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 package McCormick Au Jus mix
- 3 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
- 1 package McCormick Brown Gravy mix
- 3 cups water
- 16 ounces Essenhaus Amish Egg Noodles “narrow”
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker with non-stick spray.
- Pour the beef broth into the slow cooker and stir in the Au Jus mix. Add the chuck roast, Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
- Turn the slow cooker on. Cook covered. (See note #1 regarding cooking time)
- Shred the roast using a potato masher (or you can also use 2 forks to pull the meat apart).
- Add the water, beef gravy mix and noodles to the slow cooker. Stir to mix everything together. Cook 10-12 minutes until the noodles are cooked through. Stir occasionally while the noodles are cooking to make sure they cook evenly.
- Stir one last time and serve.
Notes
- Cooking on high will take about 4 hours, on low takes 6-8 hours. The total cooking time shown above is using the high setting.
