Description
This Easy Crockpot Cheesy Beef and Noodles is a comforting and hearty slow-cooked meal featuring tender beef stew meat simmered with flavorful onion soup mix, garlic, and mushroom soup, combined with creamy cheddar cheese and sour cream tossed through tender egg noodles. Perfect for a hands-off dinner that tastes like a warm, cheesy classic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 1/2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
Noodles & Cheese
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Garnish
- Chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the beef stew meat, onion soup mix, garlic powder, black pepper, beef broth, and condensed cream of mushroom soup to the crockpot. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6 to 7 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is tender and cooked through.
- Add Noodles: About 20 to 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked egg noodles. Cover again and cook on high for 20 to 25 minutes until the noodles become tender.
- Mix in Cheese and Sour Cream: Once the noodles have cooked, stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream. Mix until everything is melted and creamy.
- Thicken the Sauce: Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes with the lid off to allow the sauce to thicken slightly before serving.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired, for an extra fresh touch.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef instead of stew meat for a quicker cooking option; just brown it in a skillet before adding to the crockpot.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed green beans or a crisp side salad for a balanced meal.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, reduce the beef broth by 1/2 cup or cook uncovered for a few minutes at the end.
- For a little extra flavor, add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce or smoked paprika to the crockpot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
