This slow cooker Amish mushroom beef pasta is the kind of hearty supper that makes a house smell cozy all afternoon and brings everybody to the table hungry. With just 6 main ingredients, it leans on simple pantry staples and a low, slow cook to turn beef tips and mushrooms into a rich, comforting sauce for pasta. It has that old-fashioned, family-style feel that fits right in with the plain, satisfying cooking many people associate with Amish-inspired meals.
Serve this with buttered green beans, a crisp garden salad, or warm rolls to soak up the savory sauce. If you want to keep dinner extra simple, a spoonful of cottage cheese or applesauce on the side gives it that homey Midwestern supper feel, and a little chopped parsley over the top brightens the whole plate.
Slow Cooker 6-Ingredient Amish Mushroom Beef Pasta
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds beef tips
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 packet onion soup mix
1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
2 cups beef broth
12 ounces egg noodles
Directions
1. Add the beef tips to the slow cooker. Nestle the sliced mushrooms around and over the beef, then sprinkle the onion soup mix across the top.
2. In a bowl or measuring pitcher, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup and beef broth until smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the beef and mushrooms.
3. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is very tender and the mushrooms are soft.
4. About 15 minutes before serving, cook the egg noodles according to the package directions. Drain well.
5. Serve the beef and mushroom mixture over the warm egg noodles, spooning plenty of sauce over each serving.
Variations & Tips
For picky eaters: If somebody at your table isn't big on mushrooms, chop them smaller so they melt more into the sauce, or use fewer mushrooms and add them mostly to one side of the slow cooker for easier serving.
Make it richer: Stir in a spoonful of sour cream right before serving for a creamier finish. This gives the sauce a stroganoff-style feel that is especially good over extra-wide noodles.
Watch the noodles: Keep the noodles separate until serving time instead of adding them to the slow cooker. That way they stay tender instead of soaking up too much liquid and turning soft.
Add a little color: A sprinkle of chopped parsley or a side of peas or green beans helps balance the deep savory flavor and makes the plate look extra inviting for family dinner.