1. Place the beef round steak in the bottom of the slow cooker. In a bowl or measuring pitcher, stir the evaporated milk and brown gravy mix together until mostly smooth, then pour it over the beef.
Raw beef in slow cooker covered with evaporated milk mixture
Raw beef in slow cooker covered with evaporated milk mixture
2. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or until the beef is very tender and easy to shred with a fork.
Tender cooked beef in creamy sauce inside the slow cooker
Tender cooked beef in creamy sauce inside the slow cooker
3. Remove the lid and shred the beef right in the slow cooker, stirring it into the sauce so the mixture becomes thick and hearty.
Shredded beef being stirred into creamy sauce in the slow cooker
Shredded beef being stirred into creamy sauce in the slow cooker
4. Meanwhile, cook the egg noodles in salted boiling water according to the package directions. Drain well.
Cooked egg noodles drained and ready to add
Cooked egg noodles drained and ready to add
5. Stir the cooked noodles into the beef mixture, cover, and let everything sit on warm for 10 to 15 minutes so the noodles soak up some of that creamy flavor. Spoon into bowls and serve hot.
Final plated creamy beef pasta served in a bowl with simple sides
Final plated creamy beef pasta served in a bowl with simple sides
Variations & Tips
For a richer sauce: If you like a creamier finish, stir in a small spoonful of softened cream cheese or a splash of extra evaporated milk at the end. That helps loosen the sauce if the noodles absorb more liquid than expected.
Try a different noodle: Wide egg noodles are traditional and hold the sauce beautifully, but rotini or medium shells work well too. Just cook them separately and add them at the end so they do not turn overly soft in the slow cooker.
Make it a fuller meal: A handful of sautéed mushrooms, peas, or chopped parsley stirred in before serving can give the dish a little color and stretch it even further. That is especially handy when feeding a table full of hungry people.
Slice before cooking if needed: If your round steak pieces are large, cutting them into a few smaller sections helps them fit down into the cooker more evenly and makes shredding easier later on.
Salt carefully: Brown gravy mix can already be fairly seasoned, so wait until the end to taste before adding any extra salt. A little black pepper at the table is often all this simple dish needs.
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