That’s a hearty, slow-cooked comfort meal—tender beef, rich gravy, and noodles that soak up all the flavor. Here’s a simple, reliable way to make it in a crockpot.
🤠🍲 Crockpot Cowboy Steak & Gravy Noodles
🥩 Ingredients:
- 500–700g beef (chuck, stew meat, or “cowboy steak” cut into chunks)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups beef broth (or water + stock cube)
- 1 packet gravy mix or 2 tbsp flour + 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
- 2 tbsp oil or butter
- 2 cups egg noodles (or any pasta)
🔪 Steps:
1. (Optional but worth it) Sear the beef
Heat oil in a pan, brown the beef pieces for extra flavor.
2. Load the crockpot
Add beef, onion, garlic, broth, gravy mix (or flour + soy sauce), and spices.
3. Slow cook
- Low: 6–8 hours
- High: 3–4 hours
Until the beef is tender and falling apart.
4. Cook noodles separately
Boil noodles in salted water until done, then drain.
5. Finish the gravy
If it’s too thin, mix 1 tbsp flour with water and stir in. Let it cook 10–15 more minutes.
6. Combine or serve
Serve beef and gravy over noodles (or mix them together).
🍽️ Optional add-ins:
- Mushrooms 🍄
- Carrots 🥕
- Peas
- A splash of cream for richness
💡 Tips:
- No crockpot? Simmer covered on very low heat for 1.5–2 hours.
- Tougher cuts of beef actually work better—they get super tender.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
If you want, I can show you a super cheap version using fewer ingredients or a spicy cowboy-style twist.