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.
This easy recipe for Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles is your new go-to for busy weeknight comfort food!
- 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
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.
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 water and stir it into the slow cooker. Turn the slow cooker to high and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until thickened.
Find the gravy too thin? Simply mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of 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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I will make this. This is a easy recipe and can put it on an forget it.
Absolutely! I hope it turns out great for you!
Stacy, your beef and chicken crockpot recipes are always winners in my book. I’ll have to try this one. 🙂
Thanks, Aileen! I sure hope you’ll enjoy!!
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.
I’m so glad that everyone enjoyed it!! It’s certainly one of my family’s favorites!
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……
I’m so glad that you enjoyed it!
I assume I cut the meat first into cubes?
Yes, most stew meat is sold already cut up, but if your’s isn’t, you’ll want it in about 1-inch cubes.
This was so delish! Thanks for this recipe! It will be made iften.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!
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Do I need to search the beef before putting it in the crock pot?
Sear not search
You can, but there’s no need for the extra step in this dish.