Here’s a hearty slow-cooker egg noodle dinner that’s perfect for cozy nights and is simple to make with store-bought broth and a few ingredients. 🍲
Slow Cooker Beef Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cups Beef broth (store-bought)
- 2 cups Egg noodles, uncooked
- 1 lb Ground beef or shredded beef
- 1 cup Mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup Carrots, diced
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Thyme or mixed herbs
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: ½ cup Shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Prep the meat (optional)
- Brown ground beef or shredded beef in a skillet with onion and garlic for extra flavor. Drain excess fat.
- Layer in slow cooker
- Add egg noodles, beef (or shredded), carrots, mushrooms, peas, and herbs.
- Pour in beef broth and stir gently to combine.
- Cook low and slow
- Cover and cook:
- Low: 3–4 hours
- High: 1.5–2 hours
- Noodles should be tender and ingredients fully cooked.
- Cover and cook:
- Finish and serve
- Taste and adjust salt & pepper.
- Optional: sprinkle cheese on top and let it melt before serving.
💡 Tips
- For creamier noodles, stir in ¼ cup cream or sour cream at the end.
- Add fresh parsley for a pop of color.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover beef for an even quicker version.
If you want, I can also make a 5-ingredient ultra-easy slow-cooker version that’s ready in under 20 minutes prep time, perfect for weeknights.
Do you want me to do that?
