Description
This Crockpot Beef and Noodles recipe is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender slow-cooked beef stew meat combined with flavorful seasonings, creamy sauce, and tender egg noodles. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal that satisfies with rich flavors and a creamy texture.
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasonings
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Noodles and Sauce
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare Beef in Crockpot: Place the beef stew meat into the crockpot and sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the beef to infuse flavor.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour the beef broth over the beef and soup mix, then add Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper over the mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir all ingredients in the crockpot thoroughly to ensure the seasonings and liquids coat the beef evenly.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender and shreds easily.
- Cook the Egg Noodles: About 15 minutes before serving, cook the egg noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sour Cream Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, cornstarch, and water together until smooth to create the thickening sauce.
- Thicken Sauce in Crockpot: Stir the sour cream mixture into the crockpot with the beef and broth, then continue cooking for an additional 15 minutes to thicken the sauce and blend flavors.
- Combine Noodles and Beef: Once the sauce has thickened, stir the cooked egg noodles into the crockpot to coat them well with the creamy sauce.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot, ensuring the noodles are fully coated with the flavorful creamy beef sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can brown the beef stew meat in a skillet before adding it to the crockpot.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste, especially if your onion soup mix is salty.
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently to avoid curdling the sour cream sauce.
