Description
A simple and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef chuck roast, creamy sauce with cream cheese, and soft egg noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights with only 5 ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 cups beef broth (low-sodium recommended)
- 8 ounces egg noodles (fresh or dried, wide preferred)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (full-fat, softened)
- 1 envelope French onion soup mix (1 ounce)
Instructions
- Spray the inside of your crockpot with non-stick cooking spray or rub a little oil around to help with cleanup.
- Place the beef chuck roast in the crockpot. Pour in 2 cups of beef broth and sprinkle the French onion soup mix evenly over the top. Do not stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
- Remove the beef to a plate and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the crockpot and stir to combine with the juices.
- Add the egg noodles directly to the crockpot. Cut the softened cream cheese into chunks and add them as well. Stir gently to distribute.
- Cover and cook on high for another 25 to 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the noodles are tender and the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Give everything one last stir to fully incorporate the cream cheese. Taste and add salt or pepper if needed.
Notes
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to reach desired consistency. Use softened cream cheese for a smooth sauce. Add noodles near the end to avoid mushiness. Keep the lid closed during cooking to maintain temperature. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth. Variations include adding mushrooms, spinach, extra cheese, or garlic.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: slow cooker beef, crockpot dinner, creamy beef noodles, easy dinner, 5-ingredient recipe, comfort food, beef chuck roast, egg noodles