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Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Beef Stew Noodles

A comforting dish made with just three main ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights. Tender beef, flavorful stew, and soft noodles come together in a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch chunks Use high-quality beef for best flavor and tenderness.
  • 2 cans condensed beef stew (with potatoes and carrots) 20- to 24-ounce cans.
  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles (dried, wavy-style if available) Noodles can be substituted with shells or rotini.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Layer the beef stew meat at the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. Pour the canned beef stew over the meat, ensuring it is mostly submerged.
  3. Gently stir to combine the meat and stew.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours until the beef is tender.
  2. Adjust the consistency if necessary by adding hot water or leaving the lid off to thicken.
  3. Cook the egg noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions, about 6 to 8 minutes.
  4. Drain the noodles and add them to the slow cooker, folding them into the stew mixture.
  5. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes to absorb flavors before serving.

Notes

Store any leftover beef stew noodles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm on the stove or microwave until heated through, adding a little water if necessary. Consider adding more vegetables like carrots or green beans for extra nutrition.