Description
A comforting and hearty Crockpot Beef and Noodles recipe featuring tender beef, savory broth, and soft egg noodles, perfect for an easy slow-cooked dinner that fills your home with delicious aromas and satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef
- 2–3 pounds chuck roast or stew meat
Noodles
- 12 oz egg noodles (or any preferred noodles)
Broth
- 4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
Vegetables
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, onions, celery)
Seasonings
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Optional Ingredients
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup peas
Instructions
- Browning the beef (optional): Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the beef pieces on all sides until nicely seared. This adds extra depth and flavor but can be skipped for a quicker prep.
- Chopping vegetables: While the beef browns, chop carrots, onions, and celery into small, even pieces ensuring they cook evenly in the crockpot.
- Layering ingredients in the crockpot: Place the browned beef at the bottom of the crockpot. Add the chopped mixed vegetables on top. Pour in the beef broth and sprinkle the minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried thyme over everything to blend the flavors during cooking.
- Setting time and temperature for cooking: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and the flavors to fully develop.
- Adding noodles toward the end of cooking time: About 30 minutes before serving, add the egg noodles to the crockpot. Gently stir to combine and allow the noodles to cook until soft and tender.
- Optional final touches: Stir in sour cream and peas just before serving for added creaminess and flavor. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs if desired. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting meal.
Notes
- Browning the beef is optional but recommended for richer flavor.
- You can substitute egg noodles with any pasta of choice, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- For a dairy-free version, omit the sour cream or use a non-dairy alternative.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or thyme at the end for a fresh finish.
- Leftovers keep well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high plus 30 minutes for noodles
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: crockpot beef noodles, slow cooker beef recipe, comfort food, easy dinner, beef and noodles crockpot, slow cooked beef, hearty meals
