By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 20, 2024
My crockpot beef and noodles is the ultimate easy comfort food recipe. Simple ingredients like stew beef and cream of mushroom soup make this recipe quick to throw together, and a low-and-slow cook in the crockpot ensures tender beef every time. I love to set and forget this meal in the morning for a relaxing evening!
I am all about easy meals I can toss in the crockpot and forget about until dinner time. This crockpot beef and noodles is so simple to throw together and turns out so delicious, that you’d swear it was made completely from scratch. Beef bouillon and cream of mushrooms soup are my flavor secret weapons in this dish! No complicated cooking techniques here!
What’s in This Crockpot Beef and Noodles Recipe?
- Stew Beef: Stew meat is made from tougher cuts of beef, like chuck and round. It benefits from low and slow cooking to make it super tender.
- Salt + Pepper: Enhance the natural flavor of the beef.
- Onion + Garlic: Add an earthy flavor to the dish.
- Thyme: Adds a fresh and herbal flavor to the dish.
- Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base : Enhances the umami flavor of the cooking liquid.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Adds a slightly acidic hit of umami.
- Cream of Mushroom Soup : Makes these noodles creamy!
- Beef Broth: Helps keep the beef moist as it cooks.
- Egg Noodles: Wide egg noodles are the perfect vehicle for all that creamy, flavorful sauce!
Tips for Success
- For the most tender beef, cook this recipe low and slow in the crockpot. You can certainly use the high setting, I just love how tender the beef gets after cooking on low for 7-8 hours.
- Adding lots of liquid is the key to keeping the meat moist. It will evaporate as the dish cooks, creating steam that bastes the meat with moisture.
- Add a mix of cornstarch and cold water to thicken the sauce left in the slow cooker.
- For a creamier sauce, stir in ½ cup of cream prior to serving.
- I prefer to cook the noodles separately, but you can also add the noodles about 20 minutes before the cooking time has finished. The exact time will be given on the package of noodles.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover crockpot beef and noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 2 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a saucepan set over medium-low heat or in the microwave in 30-second increments until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions
Top your slow cooker beef and noodles with fresh parsley, a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, and a side of roasted broccoli , garlic knots , or cucumber salad .
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 pounds stew beef cut into chunks
- ▢ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ▢ ½ cup diced onion
- ▢ 1 tablespoon minced garlic minced
- ▢ 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme minced
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ 20 ounces cream of mushroom soup (2 cans)
- ▢ 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- ▢ 12 ounces dry extra wide egg noodles (1 package)
- ▢ Chopped fresh parsley optional, for serving
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Instructions
- Place the beef in the crockpot and season with salt, pepper, onion, garlic, thyme, and beef boullion. Mix everything together so the beef is well coated. 2 pounds stew beef, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ cup diced onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base
- In a large bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, soup, and broth. Pour over the meat in the crockpot. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 20 ounces cream of mushroom soup, 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Put the lid on the crockpot and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
- 20 minutes before serving, cook the noodles according to package directions. 12 ounces dry extra wide egg noodles
- Serve noodles in bowls topped with meat, sauce, and fresh parsley. Chopped fresh parsley
Equipment
- Crockpot
Becky’s Tips
- Properly cooked stew meat should register 145°F.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Crockpot Beef and Noodles Step by Step
Add the Beef: Place 2 pounds of stew beef cut into chunks in the crockpot and season with 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper, ½ cup of diced onion, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 2-3 sprigs of fresh thyme, and 1 teaspoon of Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base. Mix everything together so the beef is well coated.
Mix the Sauce: In a large bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 20 ounces (2 cans) of cream of mushroom soup, and 2 cups of low-sodium beef broth. Pour over the meat in the crockpot.
Cook the Beef: Put the lid on the crockpot and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
Cook the Noodles: 20 minutes before serving, cook 12 ounces (1 package) of extra-wide egg noodles according to package directions. Serve noodles in bowls topped with meat, sauce, and fresh parsley.
More Crockpot Beef Recipes to Try!
Crockpot Goulash
Crockpot Beef Tenderloin
Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage
Crockpot Meatloaf
Crockpot Beef and Noodles Recipe
Equipment
- Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew beef cut into chunks
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic minced
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme minced
- 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 20 ounces cream of mushroom soup (2 cans)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 12 ounces dry extra wide egg noodles (1 package)
- Chopped fresh parsley optional, for serving
Instructions
- Place the beef in the crockpot and season with salt, pepper, onion, garlic, thyme, and beef boullion. Mix everything together so the beef is well coated. 2 pounds stew beef, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ cup diced onion, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base
- In a large bowl, combine the Worcestershire sauce, soup, and broth. Pour over the meat in the crockpot. 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 20 ounces cream of mushroom soup, 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Put the lid on the crockpot and cook on high for 4-5 hours or on low for 7-8 hours.
- 20 minutes before serving, cook the noodles according to package directions. 12 ounces dry extra wide egg noodles
- Serve noodles in bowls topped with meat, sauce, and fresh parsley. Chopped fresh parsley
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Notes
- Properly cooked stew meat should register 145°F.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
