Cream Cheese Beef and Noodles
Every family has a meal that’s a hug in a bowl. Beef and noodles has always been one of those dishes for me. I ate food like this growing up on cold nights when everyone naturally gathered in the kitchen without even knowing why. The smell alone could draw people out of every corner of the house. You’d hear the front door open, someone drop their keys on the counter and almost immediately ask, “What’s for dinner?”
When I began cooking for my own family, I found myself going to those same comfort recipes. This Amish Cream Cheese Beef and Noodles was an instant hit with me. I made it for the first time during a particularly busy week. I needed something filling, cheap and easy enough to make before the day got away from me. I had a block of cream cheese and a chuck roast in the refrigerator that I needed to use.
The slow cooker seemed the obvious answer. I put everything in and put the lid on and went about my day that morning. I forgot about it until late afternoon when the odor started wafting through the house. I knew the dinner was gonna be good then.
The beef cooked low and slow for hours and hours until it was so tender it almost fell apart when I poked it with a fork. The broth was rich in flavor and once I added the cream cheese everything was silky and smooth. The noodles tied it all together.
They also soaked up the creamy sauce and made a simple pot of beef hearty, comforting and completely satisfying. No one hurried dinner when I served it that night. Everyone stayed a bit longer, scooping up extra sauce, reaching for second helpings.
These are the meals I remember best. Not the fancy ones. Not the expensive kind. The simple food that draws people together at the table. This is exactly what this recipe does.
Why You’ll Love This
- Simple slow cooker dinner
- Rich and creamy texture
- Great for busy weeknights
- Ingredients that won’t cost a fortune
- Great for left overs
- Family comfort food fave
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 package onion soup mix
- 4 cups beef stock
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 12 ounces egg noodle
Directions
Step 1:
- Add the chuck roast to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix over the top and pour over beef broth.
Step 2:
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
Step 3:
- Shred the beef right in the slow cooker with two forks.
Step 4:
- Add the softened cream cheese, stir until it dissolves in the broth.
Step 5:
- Cook egg noodles as directed on the package.
- Drain and add to beef mixture.
Step 6:
- Serve hot with plenty of sauce over each serving.
Some Handy Tips
- I like to let the cream cheese sit out on the counter for a bit before adding it in. It melts more quickly and more smoothly incorporates into the sauce.
- If the mixture is too thick after the noodles are added, stir in a splash of extra beef broth.
- Serve with buttered bread or homemade biscuits on the side.
Leftovers
- Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- The flavours are even better the next day so this is a great make-ahead meal.
Summary Conclusion
You have recipes that you keep in your file because they look good. Others stay because they make life easier and they always work out. This Slow Cooker Amish Cream Cheese Beef and Noodles belongs in the latter category. It’s hearty and warm, simple and just the kind of meal people look forward to eating. Sometimes that’s all a good recipe needs to be.
