Ingredients
Beef and Seasoning
- 1 ½ pounds stew beef
- 1 ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 ounce packet brown gravy mix (or au jus)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients
- 4 cups low sodium beef broth
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (can use 4 whole pepperoncini)
- 2 Tablespoons pepperoncini juice from the jar (optional)
Noodles and Cream
- 16 ounce package egg noodles (preferably Amish style)
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Place 1 ½ pounds of stew beef into a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle ranch seasoning mix, brown gravy mix, garlic powder, and black pepper evenly over the beef.
- Add Liquids and Peppers: Pour in 4 cups of low sodium beef broth, then add ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers and 2 tablespoons of pepperoncini juice (optional) to the slow cooker.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours until the beef becomes tender. Avoid opening the lid during cooking to retain heat and tenderness.
- Add Egg Noodles: Once the beef is tender, gently stir in 16 ounces of egg noodles without breaking them. Cover again.
- Cook the Noodles: Continue cooking for another 30 minutes to 1 hour on low, or until the noodles are fully cooked through. Timing may vary depending on your slow cooker, so check for softness.
- Finish with Cream: Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream just before serving to add richness and creamy texture.
- Serve: Serve warm and enjoy your comforting slow-cooked Mississippi Beef and Noodles dish.
Notes
- Do not open the slow cooker lid during the initial beef cooking to ensure tenderness.
- The pepperoncini juice is optional but adds extra tang and flavor.
- Egg noodle cooking times may vary by slow cooker; check noodles for tenderness before serving.
- Use low sodium beef broth to better control saltiness.
- Amish-style egg noodles are preferred for best texture but any egg noodles will work.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American