🥘 Slow Cooker Beef Noodle Casserole
This is a hearty, comforting dish with tender beef, tender noodles, and rich creamy sauce — perfect for a no-fuss dinner.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef or stew beef, cubed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup (or cream of celery)
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 8 oz egg noodles (uncooked)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: frozen peas or carrots for extra veggies
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Beef
- In a skillet, brown the beef with onion and garlic.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
2️⃣ Combine in Slow Cooker
- Add browned beef, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stir to combine.
3️⃣ Add Noodles
- Stir in uncooked noodles.
- Cover and cook on low for 3–4 hours (or high for 1.5–2 hours), until noodles are tender.
4️⃣ Add Cheese
- About 15 minutes before serving, stir in 1 cup shredded cheese.
- Optionally, sprinkle extra cheese on top and cover until melted.
5️⃣ Serve
- Scoop hot and enjoy as a comforting main dish.
🌟 Tips
- Veggies: Add frozen peas, carrots, or green beans for color and nutrition.
- Make ahead: Assemble in the slow cooker insert the night before; refrigerate overnight and cook in the morning.
- Creamier: Stir in 1/4 cup milk or sour cream at the end.
I can also give a shortcut version with canned beef and pre-cooked noodles that takes under an hour if you want a quicker option.
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