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Hearty, and stick-to-your-ribs, this Slow Cooker Beef & Noodles is a cinch to make!
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This is one of those recipes that remind me of home. It’s not necessarily a dish we often had, but it was a memorable dish when my grandma or mom made it! Occasionally, I make the noodles from scratch like my grandma and mom do … and other times, I buy them frozen.
Depending on the day, sometimes I like my Beef and Noodles with more broth than other times. Feel free to adjust the liquid to your family’s preference and your slow cooker. If you like a thicker recipe, use less liquid – and if you like it more like a soup, use more liquid. In my slow cooker, I used the initial can of beef broth mixed with soup mix, soup, and garlic – plus, I later added 8 cups (2 full cartons) of beef broth – which yields what you see in these pictures.
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Although my grandma and mom didn’t make their Beef and Noodles in the slow cooker, it’s my preferred method. I usually start the beef the night before so it’s nice and tender in the morning. I quickly shred it and add in some additional beef broth before going about my day. Then, about an hour before mealtime, I add the noodles. It really is that easy and you won’t believe how rich and flavorful this dish is until you try it!!
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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles
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Ingredients
- 2 – 3 pounds beef roast
- 1 can reduced-sodium beef broth, 14 oz.
- 1 envelope beefy onion soup mix, from a 2.2 oz. box
- 1 can cream of celery or mushroom soup, undiluted, 10.5-10.75 oz.
- 3 – 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 – 8 cups beef broth or water, more if desired
- 1 package frozen home-style egg noodles, 24 oz.
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the beef broth, beefy onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and garlic cloves. Set aside.
- Place the roast in a 5-quart (or larger) slow cooker. Add the soup mixture. Cover and cook for 8 hours or overnight on LOW, or until the beef shreds easily.
- In the morning, break beef apart and add 6 -8 cups of beef broth or water. Cover and continue to cook an additional 8 hours on LOW.
- An hour before you eat, add egg noodles, salt and pepper. Cover and cook for an additional hour on HIGH or until noodles are tender.
Notes
- Homemade noodles or dried egg noodles will also work, though you may need extra broth for dried noodles.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Never says what cut of beef is best to buy
I usually use a chuck roast – but any kind of beef roast should work fine.
I made this, but I substituted cream of bacon soup for the mushroom. Beyond delicious.
I always have a problem with the frozen noodles. They never break apart for me. Just clumps upon clumps. What am I doing wrong?
Hi..Can this recipe be cut in half and still be delicious? And if so,would the cooking time be different? It’s just me and the hub and he doesn’t eat leftovers..So that usually on me to eat up and sometimes I can’t do,,,so food goes to waste..But I so want to try this,,it looks yummy and I haven’t have it since I was younger at Grandma’s house. Thanks Tiff
I made this today, very easy and very delicious, I did double the beef broth, which was perfect for the soup, will definitely make again!
Many of the comments say this is a good winter comfort food. I’m making this soup today (August), lol! I’ve added carrots and mushrooms to it, for some veggies in it. Thanks for sharing this yummy soup recipe!
I see a lot of comments that this a winter comfort food. I’m making it today (August), lol! I’m also going to add some mushrooms and carrots too, for added veggies.
Hi,need to verify 16 hrs of cooking??
8 hours for the beef then shred and 8 hours more then add the noodles for an hour
Why 16 hours of cooking. I imagine the beef would sooo overdone and mushy. I can cook a 3 pd roast which is fall apart scrumptious in crockpot for 6-7 hours on low. I am going to try this recipe because it looks sooo yummy 🙂 ) but with my cooking time. Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂
I’m going to do the same.
This is years later so I’m not sure if you’ll ever see this. Curious on how the cook time turned out. I don’t have two days to make dinner tonight and this seems excessive.
That’s what I can’t believe
😂 Right?
Have made these 3 times and they are wonderful. The frozen noodles are close to homemade.?? Thanks
Jamie – I'm late to the noodles and beef party, but it's in the crock now!! Noodles to follow later today (been cooking all night). Thank you – again – for all your awesome recipes. You won't believe how many I use to take to our missionaries every Sunday! They love everything!!!
Pinned! thanks 🙂