Nestle dried egg noodles around beef rump roast, along with 4 ingredients, into slow cooker for a hearty treat that disappears faster than anything else I make

This slow cooker 6-ingredient Amish egg noodle beef is exactly the kind of cozy, no-fuss dinner I lean on during busy weeks. The method is wonderfully simple: you literally nestle dried egg noodles all around a raw beef rump roast in the slow cooker, add just four more pantry-style ingredients, and let it do its thing all day. The result is a rich, tender roast surrounded by brothy, buttery egg noodles that soak up all the beefy flavor. It has that old-fashioned, Amish-style comfort food vibe, but with modern convenience—perfect for days when you want a hearty meal that basically cooks itself and disappears faster than anything else on the table.

Serve this Amish egg noodle beef straight from the slow cooker into wide bowls, making sure everyone gets both slices or chunks of the tender roast and plenty of noodles. It’s great with a simple green side salad, steamed green beans, or roasted carrots to balance the richness. Warm dinner rolls or thick-cut buttered bread are perfect for soaking up the savory broth. If you like a little brightness, add a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon over each bowl right before serving.

Servings: 6

2 1/2 to 3 pounds beef rump roast, trimmed of excess surface fat

Lightly spray the inside of a 6-quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray for easier cleanup.

Place the beef rump roast in the center of the slow cooker, fat side up if there is a fat cap. This lets the juices run down over the noodles as it cooks.

Scatter the dried egg noodles evenly around the roast, nestling them down along the sides and tucking them in so they surround the beef but do not completely cover the top. This helps them cook in the broth while still soaking up flavor from the roast.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, condensed cream of mushroom soup, and dry onion soup mix until mostly smooth and combined.

Pour the soup and broth mixture evenly over the roast and noodles, making sure the noodles are moistened. It’s okay if some noodles are poking above the liquid; they will soften as they absorb the broth and steam.

Dot the top of the roast and any exposed noodles with the small pieces of butter, distributing them around the surface.

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is very tender and the noodles are soft and have absorbed much of the liquid.

Once cooked, carefully remove the roast to a cutting board. Gently stir the noodles and remaining broth in the slow cooker to coat them in the sauce.

Slice or shred the beef rump roast, then return it to the slow cooker and toss gently with the noodles so everything is well combined and coated in the savory gravy.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed with a little salt and black pepper. Serve hot straight from the slow cooker.

For a creamier version, stir in 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt at the very end of cooking, after you return the sliced or shredded beef to the slow cooker. If you prefer more broth for a soupier dish, add an extra 1/2 to 1 cup of beef broth at the beginning. You can also swap the cream of mushroom soup for cream of chicken or cream of celery to change up the flavor. To sneak in vegetables, add 1 to 2 cups of sliced carrots or frozen peas during the last hour of cooking so they soften without turning mushy. If you only have a slightly larger or smaller roast, you can keep the noodle amount the same and adjust broth by about 1/2 cup either way, watching that the noodles are mostly moistened at the start. For food safety, always start with a fully thawed beef roast; do not put a frozen roast directly into the slow cooker, as it can stay too long in the temperature danger zone. Make sure the internal temperature of the beef reaches at least 145°F, though it will usually go higher as it becomes fork-tender. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours of cooking in shallow containers and reheat thoroughly until steaming hot before serving.