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Easy Crockpot Cheesy Beef and Noodles

Easy Crockpot Cheesy Beef and Noodles

This Easy Crockpot Cheesy Beef and Noodles is the ultimate comfort food for busy families. Made with tender noodles, ground beef, and a rich, cheesy sauce, it’s an easy set-and-forget meal that brings big flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknights, potlucks, or cozy dinners, this dish combines everything you love about hearty home cooking in one creamy bowl.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1 ½ cups beef broth
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or cheese blend
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 12 oz egg noodles uncooked
  • ½ cup sour cream optional, for extra creaminess
  • 1 tbsp butter or olive oil

Method
 

  1. Brown the Beef:
  2. In a large skillet, cook ground beef with diced onion and garlic over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease and transfer to the crockpot.
  3. Add Base Ingredients:
  4. Add the cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, beef broth, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  5. Slow Cook:
  6. Cover and cook on Low for 4–5 hours or High for 2–3 hours.
  7. Add Noodles:
  8. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the uncooked egg noodles. Cover and cook on High until noodles are tender (about 25–30 minutes).
  9. Add Cheese:
  10. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and butter until melted and creamy. If desired, mix in sour cream before serving.
  11. Serve:
  12. Spoon into bowls and enjoy warm!

Notes

  • Don’t add noodles too early or they’ll overcook.
  • Use mozzarella or Velveeta for a creamier version.
  • Stir in peas, corn, or spinach for extra veggies.
  • This recipe works great for meal prep — it reheats beautifully!