Beef stew meat chunks are mixed with egg noodles, tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a variety of spices for an irresistible Slow Cooker Beef Noodle Casserole. This is a comfort food that even picky eaters will enjoy!

When you’re looking for a quick and easy way to cook beef, turning to the crockpot is always a huge help. This dump-and-go style recipe doesn’t call for very many ingredients at all and the cooking time is very reasonable.

The most prep you’ll do is cook the egg noodles before adding them to the cooked meat mixture. It’s a win-win for a busy weeknight meal option. This recipe is an adaption of a Creamy Beef Noodle Casserole from Bowl Me Over, which my family makes ALL the time. If you want a version without tomatoes, we love to make this Hamburger Noodle Casserole from Plowing through Life!

Ingredients needed for Beef Noodle Casserole

This meal comes together easily! Find the full ingredient amounts in the recipe card below the images

• Beef Stew Meat: I suggest using anywhere between 1.5-2 pounds of meat to make sure you have a piece with every bite.
• Egg Noodles: These are cooked al dente and added towards the end of cooking time. I typically cook mine for about 6 minutes or so to ensure they are not overcooked.
• Sharp Cheddar Cheese: When it comes to this kind of cheese, I recommend using a block and shred it yourself, so it actually melts and doesn’t leave that cakey texture.
• Tomatoes: You’ll need a can of diced tomatoes and tomato sauce to help create the sauce for this dish.
• Seasonings: Salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder give this casserole a great flavor everyone will enjoy.

How to Make Beef Noodle Casserole

Step One – Place the beef into the slow cooker along with the seasoning.

Step Two – Pour over the canned tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir the beef and tomato mix together. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours. (The longer it cooks, the more tender the meat will become.)

Step Three – In the meantime, cook egg noodles until they are al dente (still with a bit of firmness is okay).

Step Four – Add the cooked noodles to the slow cooker with the meat and sauce.

Step Five – Add a 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese and stir.

Step Six – Place the lid back on and cook for 20 minutes more on the HIGH setting. Turn off the slow cooker, serve, and enjoy!

Recipe adapted for the crockpot from Bowl Me Over.

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