One issue that many people run into with gravy-based dishes in the slow cooker is they find the gravy much too thin for their liking at the end of the cook time. Fixing it is super simple though. Simply mix 1 tablespoon of corn starch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and and stir it into the slow cooker. Turn the heat to high and cook for about 20 minutes or until the gravy has thickened. That will give you plenty of time to get those noodles cooked.
Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles
This easy recipe for Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles is your new go-to for busy weeknight comfort food!
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 (.87-ounce) packet brown gravy mix
- 1 (1-ounce) packet au jus mix
- 1 cup water
- 1 (12-ounce) package wide egg noodles
Instructions
- In the crock of a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, stir together the meat, gravy mix, au jus mix, and water. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Cook the noodles according to the package instructions. Serve the noodles topped with the beef.
Notes
For consistently, I prefer the McCormick Brown Gravy Mix and McCormick Au Jus Mix.
Concerned about the sodium level? Opt for reduced sodium gravy and au jus mix.
Find the gravy too thin? Simply mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold broth or water in a small bowl. Stir the mixture it into the slow cooker. Cover and increase the heat to high for about 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
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PEGGY S. TAYLOR says
I will make this. This is a easy recipe and can put it on an forget it.
Stacey says
Absolutely! I hope it turns out great for you!
Rhonda says
Can I cook stew beef on high in crockpot
Rhonda says
This cane out so delicious. Gravy was perfect at the end of cooking.. Thank you southern bite ❤️
Stacey says
So glad it turned out great for you!! Thanks for letting me know!
Aileen Searles says
Stacy, your beef and chicken crockpot recipes are always winners in my book. I’ll have to try this one. 🙂
Stacey says
Thanks, Aileen! I sure hope you’ll enjoy!!
Jo Tell. says
I just doubled this recipe to feed 6 big appetites. All I can tell you is that this is an easy meal that went over extremely well. And that’s no easy task with picky teens! I did absolutely nothing differently other than fixing mashed potatoes also so they could choose their favorite. Thanks for making me look like an awesome cook! I did have some left overs……..good enough for my & hubs lunch. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us.
Stacey says
I’m so glad that everyone enjoyed it!! It’s certainly one of my family’s favorites!
Dennis Duryea says
I stumbled over this recipe an am glad I did. I doing the cooking for my wife and I, she works and I am retired. Look for Quick and Easy meals that we can both enjoy. This meal was outstanding……
Stacey says
I’m so glad that you enjoyed it!
tracy says
I assume I cut the meat first into cubes?
Stacey says
Yes, most stew meat is sold already cut up, but if your’s isn’t, you’ll want it in about 1-inch cubes.
Bonda says
This was so delish! Thanks for this recipe! It will be made iften.
Stacey says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
Precious Pearl says
Delicious foods recipes
Joe says
Do I need to search the beef before putting it in the crock pot?
Joe says
Sear not search
Stacey says
You can, but there’s no need for the extra step in this dish.
Kelly Buffington says
Have you ever made it with beef bullion instead of adding the water? I’m just wondering if this would intensify the flavor.
Stacey says
You really don’t need to add any additional flavor, but you certainly are welcome o try it. Just opt for a low sodium version.
Donna Hershner says
I made this and it was so amazing . My husband already wants it again:) thank you so much!
Stacey says
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
Donna says
I have a crock pot, but I’ve recently gotten an Instant Pot pressure cooker. Any idea about the cook time for this?
Gary S says
Simple and tasty, recipe is a keeper. I added an extra cup of water with some cornstarch for extra gravy to feed 5.
Stacey says
So glad y’all enjoyed it!!
Stacey Triggiano says
Do I follow directions of gravy & au jus packet mix? Or do I ONLY add 1 cup of water???
Stacey says
Nope, just follow my recipe. You’ll only use the 1 cup of water total.
Barbara says
I have made this recipe and it was always a hit with stew meat. Yesterday I cooked a chuck roast with this recipe but substituted a can of french onion soup instead of the water. Winner for sure! Now I am searching your site for more easy and delish recipes that I haven’t tried.
Stacey says
So glad you enjoyed this one and hope you find lots more you like just as well!
Lisa Stokes says
I am making this for supper tonight I bought some of those frozen noodles was planning on adding them towards the end of cooking, do I need to do anything different before adding the noodles?
Stacey says
I would suggest cooking the noodles first and then adding them to the meat mixture. Otherwise, if you want to try to cook the noodles with the meat, you’ll need to add additional water or broth.
Melissa Scott says
I make this often. Thank you!! I add mushrooms and onions and serve over rice because my husband prefers rice. Such an easy meal. Thank you again!
Stacey says
Sounds great! I love mushrooms and onions in this – my family not so much. 🙂 Glad you’ve enjoyed it!
Diana Teague says
Stacey, this turned out very good. I thickened the gravy as you suggested and it was perfect over the egg noodles. Fried up some okra to go with it so we had a very hardy meal. Thanks so much.
Stacey says
Now that’s a meal! Sounds amazing! So glad you enjoyed it!
Jen says
Couldn’t find the packets of au jus at the supermarket so I bought canned. Do you know how much canned to use? Will it be the same?
Stacey says
I can’t say for sure. I’ve never used the canned kind.
Mary Meier says
My 4 year old grandson who does not usually eat meat said, “I like this meat.” So easy and delicious. Thanks for a new favorite.
Stacey says
Awesome! I’m tickled to hear your little guy enjoyed it!
Christina says
Instead of using Au Jus, can I use 2 packets of brown gravy?
Stacey says
I don’t see why not. 🙂
Russanna says
WOW! Confession time. At beginning of Covid lockdown I panic bought huge bags of pinto beans and then for some reason I bought a slow cooker. I have given away or sold at least two crock pots so what possessed me, I dunno. Gave away some of the beans and Never even opened the box of the slow cooker until yesterday. But I just had to try this recipe I frequently cut up a small steak and come up with something similar to your recipe but I am just a good eater not a good cook. So glad I made this recipe! Very good, tender beef, wonderful smell toward end of cook time. I had more stew beef than called for so used extra packet of gravy. Next time I will double down on au jus and go for more gravy altogether. Thank you so much Blessings to ALL in 2021.
Stacey says
This is one of my favorites. So glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Donna Taylor says
Do you need to take the meat out of the crockpot first to add the extra water and cornstarch on it high
Stacey says
No, there’s no need to take the meat out.
Paula Johnston says
Thanks for sharing this. Your recipes are always a treat and I look forward to opening them in my email. Too often I fail to let you know how much we enjoy your great food, and we’ve never been let down for trying even one of them. That’s a compliment!! Blessings to your grandmother and trust her diagnosis will be positive and she’ll get home soon. Oh, also wanted to let you know how much I love the photos that accompany your recipes. Great Job!
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Paula! This comment was just the Monday pick-me-up I needed!
Mollie Frook says
Thank you for all the awesome recipes. Many of them have become new family favorites. Sending prayers and positive thoughts for your grandmother.
Stacey says
Thanks so much, Mollie!
Lisa Bavaro-ludlam says
Hi I live in England but I’m America and my mother use to make this alot so I’m looking forward to making this the only problem is I cant get hold of Au jus is there a recipe to make this if not what else can I use .thank you .
Stacey says
You could use two packets of brown gravy mix.
Becky says
This is one of our favorites, too! Easy and delicious, you can’t beat that. We like it over white rice.
Stacey says
So glad to hear you’ve enjoyed it! We love it over rice, too!
Courtney says
I usually avoided stew beef, because I never knew how to cook it. Now I do! The meat came out incredibly tender. I used Knorr Au Jus and Beef Gravy mix because that is what I had in the pantry, and it made a succulent gravy. I made some sliced baby portabello mushrooms on the side as the egg noodles cooked. This was fantastic. Thank you. A great template too. I was thinking of adding broccoli next time.
Stacey says
So glad to hear it turned out great for you!
Tyler T says
I’m a single guy always looking for easy but delish meals to make and it’s a plus when they can be thrown in the crock pot – set it and forget it style. This turned out great for me! Being at the mercy of my grocery delivery, the stew meat package was closer to 1 lb than 2. I still used 1 packet of au jus and 1 packet of brown gravy and 1 cup of water. Cooked on high 4 hrs instead of low for 8 and the gravy actually came out plenty thick. If anything I might add more water with next time to make more gravy. But it turned out very very tasty! No lack of sodium for those that love a little salt in their lives. Could be taken back to lower sodium packets to take that edge off. May even try with an onion soup packet in the future to give it a little oniony twist. Super simple recipe but something I never would’ve thought of myself. Looking forward to discovering more of your ideas. Thanks Stacey!
Stacey says
Awesome! So glad to hear this one turned out great for you, Tyler!