This simple one-pot meal takes 30 minutes to make but will remain in your mind for hours! Make this simple Instant Pot recipe during the cold winter months or anything that you want to have a powerful combination of beef and noodles.
Everyone knows that Instant Pot Beef and Noodles is what comfort food is all about. There isn't anything better than warming your belly with a bowl of noodles and beef.
The great thing about noodle recipes is that people just tend to love them. Not only is the beef tender and flavorful, but the added noodles offer give a fun option that gives great texture.
Kids love the noodles, adults love the beef, and together, it's a recipe that the whole family can agree on.
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Why this recipe works
I've never met a beef and noodle recipe I didn't like, but this one has to be at the top of my list. Cooking it in the Instant Pot is key to tenderness and perfection!
- It's a simple weeknight meal that has enough for leftovers
- You can easily alter this recipe to meet your dietary needs
- Adding the beef and broth does a great job at kicking up the protein!
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Recipe Ingredients
Olive oil - You can also use coconut oil or avocado oil as well. Vegetable oil would work, but it's not my top pick.
Chuck roast - This is the best cut of beef for this simple noodle recipe.
Onion soup mix - Don't skimp! This is a must for flavor.
Water - Helps to thin out the ingredients a bit.
Beef broth - You could also use bone broth for an extra kick of health.
Cream of mushroom soup - Adds flavor and texture. You can omit the cream of mushroom soup if you want. In its place, add more sour cream or cream cheese
Egg pasta - This is a great choice for the pasta as it's larger in size and holds its shape well.
Sour cream - Adds richness and creaminess.
How to make Instant Pot Beef and Noodles
Before starting, get all the needed ingredients. You don't want to have to stop mid-recipe!
Step One: Push the saute button on the Instant Pot. Set the timer for 5 minutes and add in the oil and beef. Stir occasionally.
Step Two: Once the meat starts to cook and loses the pink coloring, add the onion soup mix into the Instant Pot.
Step Three: Pour in the can of cream of mushroom soup and add the water and beef broth as well.
Step Four: Put on the lid, set the Instant Pot to high pressure and cook for 25 minutes.
Step Five: Once the time has passed, do a quick release and then take off the lid. Add the egg pasta.
Step Six: Stir in the sour cream.
Step Seven: Mix together the ingredients. Let it thicken a bit in the Instant Pot.
Once it's at a texture you like, dish and enjoy.
Variations
Change up the meat - Chuck rust is the best, but you can also add ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey as well.
Use different noodles - Elbow macaroni would also be a great option. Spaghetti noodles would be a fun twist, too.
Recipe Notes
- Be sure to cut up the chuck roast into bite-sized pieces. If they're too big, they're hard to chew and make a weird texture. If they're too small, they may cook too quickly and become tough.
- You can omit the cream of mushroom soup if you want. In its place, add more sour cream or cream cheese.
How to serve
Filling your bowl is amazing, but don't forget the sides. I recommend pairing this noodle recipe with mashed potatoes or some steamed vegetables.
You can also add some baked bread or a nice side salad as well.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can add vegetables! You can add some frozen veggies or add fresh peas, carrots, and mushrooms. This dish a great launching pad for add-ins!
Yes, you can use chicken instead. My Instant Pot Chicken And Noodles recipe proves that!
Any leftovers need to be stored in the fridge in an airtight container. Eat within 3 days.
Instant Pot one-pot beef recipes
These are some of my other favorite beef recipes that I think you'll love. They are all one-pot meals as well 🙂
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Instant Pot Beef and Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 lb chuck roast diced
- 2 packs onion soup mix
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup egg pasta
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Push the saute button on the Instant Pot. Set the timer for 5 minutes and add in the oil and beef. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon.
- Once the meat starts to cook and loses the pink coloring, add the onion soup mix into the Instant Pot.
- Pour in the can of cream of mushroom soup and add the water and beef broth as well.
- Close the lid, and cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
- Once the time has passed, do a quick release and then take off the lid.
- Add the egg pasta and stir in the sour cream.
- After you've mixed together the ingredients, let it thicken a bit in the Instant Pot.
- Once it's at a texture you like, serve and enjoy 🙂
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Notes
- Be sure to cut up the chuck roast into bite-sized pieces. If they're too big, they're hard to chew and make a weird texture. If they're too small, they may cook too quickly and become tough.
- you can also add shredded beef, ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey.
- You can omit the cream of mushroom soup if you want. In its place, add more sour cream or cream cheese.
- Elbow macaroni or Spaghetti noodles would also be a great option for this recipe.
Great Question Jessica. I was thinking the same thing. Looking at all the liquid in the Insta Pot when the noodles are dumped in, I would think you would have to turn the Insta Pot on, without the lid, after dumping the noodles in and boil the liquid mixture until the noodles are tender. Then put the sour cream in and stir till thickened.
When does one cook the noodles? It mentions add noodles but no cook time.