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!