Description
A comforting weeknight meal featuring tender beef, flavorful seasonings, and cooked egg noodles all in one pot.
Ingredients
- 1.5–2 pounds stew meat (chuck, round, or beef stew cubes)
- 1 (1 oz) packet au jus mix
- 1 (1 oz) packet brown gravy mix
- 1 (1 oz) packet onion soup mix
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium if preferred)
- 12 oz egg noodles, cooked according to package directions
Instructions
- Optional: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet and brown the stew meat in batches over medium-high heat until the exterior is seared. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle the au jus mix, brown gravy mix, and onion soup mix evenly over the beef. Add the diced onion on top.
- Pour in 1 cup water and 1 cup beef broth. Stir lightly to combine.
- Cover and cook: LOW for about 6 hours, or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the meat is fork-tender.
- Break up the beef with two forks in the pot so it mixes into the sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
- Stir in cooked egg noodles and let them heat through for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free gravy and onion mixes; for lower sodium, use low-sodium broth and omit the brown gravy packet. Add vegetables like carrots or mushrooms during the last 2 hours for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American