Description
A comforting dish of tender beef slow-cooked with savory packet mixes and egg noodles.
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
- Trim large pieces of fat from the stew meat and pat dry. Optionally season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meat in batches for 1–2 minutes per side.
- Place the browned or raw stew meat into the crockpot in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the au jus mix, brown gravy mix, and onion soup mix evenly over the beef.
- Add the diced onion to the crockpot.
- Pour in water and beef broth. Stir gently to combine the mixes with the liquid.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
- While the beef cooks, prepare egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- When the beef is tender, break it up with two forks and stir in the cooked noodles. Let heat through for 5–10 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
For gluten-free, swap the gravy and onion mixes for GF equivalents. Can add a splash of Worcestershire sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American