This comforting Slow Cooker 4-Ingredient Amish Ground Beef and Noodles is the ultimate dump-and-go comfort food. Inspired by traditional Amish farm kitchen cooking, it combines savory ground beef, rich cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and tender egg noodles slow-cooked to hearty, velvety perfection with minimal effort.
Ingredients & Prep
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The Beef: 1.5 lbs lean ground beef (browned and drained beforehand).
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The Soup Base: Two 10.5-oz cans of condensed cream of mushroom soup (or cream of chicken soup for a milder flavor).
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The Liquid: 3 cups beef broth (which provides the moisture needed to cook the noodles directly in the slow cooker).
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The Noodles: 12 oz wide Amish-style egg noodles (thick-cut egg noodles hold up best to slow cooking without turning mushy).
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Seasoning (Optional): 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon onion powder to boost flavor.
1.Brown the Ground Beef:Drain excess grease before adding to the slow cooker.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook your ground beef until completely browned. Drain off any excess grease and season with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
2.Combine Base Ingredients:Add cooked beef, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth.
Transfer the browned ground beef into your slow cooker insert. Add the two cans of condensed cream of mushroom soup and the 3 cups of beef broth. Stir well until combined.
3.Slow Cook the Base:Cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours.
Cover and cook on LOW for 4 to 5 hours (or HIGH for 2 to 3 hours) until the savory flavors have thoroughly melded together.
4.Add the Egg Noodles:Stir in wide egg noodles during the last 30 to 45 minutes.
Stir in your dry wide Amish egg noodles, making sure they are pushed down into the liquid. Cover and cook on HIGH for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the noodles are tender and have absorbed the rich sauce.
5.Rest and Serve:Let rest for 10 minutes to thicken, then serve warm.
Turn off the slow cooker and let the dish rest uncovered for 10 minutes (the sauce will thicken up into a rich gravy as it sits). Serve warm and enjoy!
