Can I use a different cut of meat?

Absolutely! Chuck roast or round steak both work beautifully. Slow cooking tenderizes tougher cuts into melt-in-your-mouth pieces.

Do I have to use egg noodles?

Nope. Try this over mashed potatoes, rice, or even buttery pappardelle. But egg noodles soak up that creamy sauce perfectly.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes! The sauce and beef reheat wonderfully. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

You sure can—just freeze the beef mixture separately from the noodles to avoid mushiness.

If mushrooms make your heart happy, slice them up and sauté them with the onions.

Crock Pot French Onion Beef And Noodles: 7 Irresistible Flavor Boosts

Description

This Crock Pot French Onion Beef And Noodles is the ultimate cozy comfort meal — tender slow-cooked beef, caramelized onion flavor, and a creamy gravy tossed with soft egg noodles. Easy, rich, and perfect for busy weeknights when you need a warm, satisfying dinner without the fuss.

Ingredients

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2 lb beef stew meat (or chuck roast or round steak)
½ cup flour
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Pinch salt
½ tsp black pepper
4 tbsp butter, divided
3 yellow onions, sliced (about 2–3 cups)
¾ cup beef stock (low sodium preferred)
1 packet French onion soup & dip mix
1 bay leaf
½ tsp dried rosemary
4 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes
¼ cup sour cream
1 (12 oz) bag egg noodles
French fried onions (optional, for topping)

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Instructions

Coat the Beef: Add the beef, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to a zip-top bag. Shake until coated.
Sear the Beef: Heat 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef for 2–3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Cook the Onions: Reduce heat to medium-low. Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter and sauté the sliced onions for 5 minutes until softened.
Slow Cook: Add the onions to the slow cooker along with beef stock, French onion soup mix, bay leaf, and rosemary. Stir. Cook on LOW for 8 hours.
Finish the Sauce: Remove bay leaf. Stir in the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and creamy.
Cook the Noodles: Boil egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Serve: Spoon the creamy beef mixture over the noodles. Top with French fried onions if desired.

Notes

Browning the beef adds deeper flavor — try not to skip this step.

For a thicker sauce, add 1 tbsp flour while sautéing the onions.

For extra onion flavor, use 4 onions instead of 3.

Store leftovers in the fridge for 3–4 days; the sauce reheats beautifully.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 520 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 770 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 13 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 34 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg