Description
Slow Cooker Beef & Noodles is a classic Midwestern-style comfort dish made with chuck roast simmered low and slow in beef broth, seasonings, and creamy gravy. The beef becomes fall-apart tender and is mixed with egg noodles that soak up all the savory flavor. It’s filling, family-friendly, and incredibly easy to prepare.
Servings
Serves: 6 hearty portions
Time
Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
Cook Time: 6–8 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
Total Time: About 7 hours
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- Salt & black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 packet (1 oz) brown gravy mix
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix (optional but flavorful)
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 12 oz frozen egg noodles (or 10–12 oz dry egg noodles)
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
Season & Layer
Place chuck roast into slow cooker. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle gravy mix and ranch seasoning over the top.
Add Liquids
Pour in beef broth. Spread cream of mushroom soup over roast. Add butter on top.
Slow Cook
Cover and cook:
- LOW for 6–8 hours (recommended for best tenderness)
- HIGH for 3–4 hours
Beef should shred easily with a fork.
Shred Beef
Remove roast, shred with two forks, and return to slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
Add Noodles
Add frozen egg noodles directly into slow cooker. Stir.
Cook on HIGH for 30–45 minutes until noodles are tender.
(If using dry noodles, add ½–1 cup extra broth if needed.)
Serve
Stir well and adjust seasoning before serving