Instant Pot Beef and Noodles is perfect for when you are craving a hearty, creamy, beefy, noodley comfort food. This is a meal the family will love, with tender chunks of flavorful beef in a rich gravy. And plenty of noodles! This pressure cooker beef and noodles recipe is simply wonderful!
Instant Pot Beef and Noodles
The Instant Pot® electric pressure cooker is a star in my kitchen! When I put a roast in that pot, it comes out so tender, and infused with the flavors I used. So using a pot roast, such as a chuck cut into cubes, will get fork tender.
I buy my chuck roasts when they are on sale and freeze them. Then I just thaw one out the night before I am going to cook it.
So far my local Safeway store has had the best sales on beef roasts. I love shopping there (I am not affiliated with them, I just love my local Safeway!).
This Instant Pot Beef and Noodles recipe is a shortcut recipe, using condensed soup and soup packets.
Fewer ingredients means less chopping and measuring, and all you have to brown is the beef. You could get away with not even doing that, but it only takes a few minutes and really boosts that beefy flavor!
And there you have it! Instant Pot Beef and Noodles! This makes enough to feed about 5 to 7 people, depending on how large the servings are.
If you aren’t a fan of ‘cream of’ soups, just add in some heavy cream (about 1/2 to 1 cup) or sour cream after pressure cooking. It will have a different flavor profile, but will be good.
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Instant Pot Beef and Noodles is rich, creamy, hearty, and delicious. Tender beef and egg noodles in a beefy, oniony broth. Pressure Cooker Beef and Noodles is easy to make and very tasty!
- 2 tsp Cooking Oil
- 1 (3 lb) Chuck Roast (or your favorite roast), cut into slightly larger than bite-sized cubes
- 2 cups Water
- 1 cup Beef Broth, low sodium*
- 2 pkgs Beefy Onion Soup Mix (or regular onion soup mix)
- 2 (10.5 oz) cans Cream of Mushroom Soup
- 12 oz Wide Egg Noodles
- 1 cup Sour Cream (optional)
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Turn the pot on to Sauté setting. When the pot is hot, add the oil.
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Add the Beef cubes in one layer (you will probably need to cook in 2 batches). Brown both sides lightly so they get some color. Don't cook them all the way through.
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With all of the browned beef in the pot (still on sauté), add the water/broth, and stir, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot (deglaze).
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Add the soup mix and stir well.
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Add the Cream of mushroom soup on top of the meat, and do not stir it. Just let it sit in a pile on top (this is so the mixture isn't too thick to come to pressure, and you don't get the BURN message).
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Place the lid on and set the steam release knob to the sealing position.
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Cancel the sauté feature and press the Pressure Cook/Manual button (or dial), and the + or - button (or dial) to select 25 minutes.
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When the cook cycle is finished, let the pot sit undisturbed for 10 minutes (10 minute natural release). Then turn the steam release knob to the Venting position to manually release the remaining steam/pressure (Quick Release).
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When the pin in the lid drops down, open the lid and give the beef mixture a stir. Turn off the pot, then turn on the Sauté function to the Low setting, and add the noodles. Stir them in and submerge them.
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Cover the pot with a glass lid, or the IP lid vented. Let the noodles cook until they are tender, about 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure they don't stick.
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When the noodles are done to your liking, turn off the pot and serve. If you are adding the sour cream, you can stir it in before serving, or top each serving with a dollop.
I highly recommend using low sodium broth as the soup mix is salty. Use water if you don't have low sodium broth. If yours comes out salty, just add a little water and more sour cream.
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Diane
I’m loving my instant pot. The beef and noodles came out perfect. My husband and I agree this is a keeper. Thanks for all the easy instant pot recipes. I use mine every day.
Sarah Elam
I cant find beefy onion soup mix anywhere tight now! If I use just onion soup mix is it going to miss the beefy flavor?
Sandy
You can use regular onion soup mix and some beef bouillon.
Shelly
Made this twice now and both times were sheer perfection. Stores have been short on the frozen noodles lately, so had to find a recipe for the egg noodles and our Kroger stores have been having roasts buy one, get one free. This recipe is so simple and the family LOVES it!! Thank you so much!
Pat
I cut the recipe in half and cooked it in my 3 qt Instant Pot tonight. Hubby says it is a keeper! The only issue I had was after adding the noodles and setting it on Sauté low it registered “Hot”. I had to stir constantly to keep it from sticking and the noodles to cook. I was so wrapped up in keeping it from sticking I totally forgot the sour cream. Didn’t need it though! 🙂 This is my second time using my new instant pot. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Laurie in NE
Made this last night, halved all the ingredients, cooked at the same 25 mins, and it was awesome! Picky husband said so, too. 🙂 I did want to mention, though, that I stirred the noodles almost their entire cooking time because of the HOT notice also showing almost their entire cooking time. (I double-checked to make sure it was on low saute.) Certainly not a deal-breaker as I just wrote the recipe out on a card for my IP Keeper file to make again, but because of the constant stirring and, therefore, not being able to have the lid on, my 6 oz. of noodles took a little over 15 mins to cook through. Maybe it’s my IP; maybe it’s me. Nonetheless, thanks for another great recipe! Yours is one of my go-to sites as I’m making friends with my IP!
TeeLot
I searched for a Beef and Noodle recipe specifically from you because we absolutely love you IP Chicken and Noodles. I knew this would be good! It is delicious. Wanted to let you know I used the frozen noodles and cooked them exactly as you do in the Chicken and Noodles. Sooooooo good. Thank you!!
Mackenzie
So good! The beef was super tender and melty. The sauce was very flavorful. I seasoned the beef with some Montreal steak seasoning when browning and used cream of mushroom with roasted garlic. There was none left! Thanks for the recipe, definitely will be making again!!
Noreen Duff
Hello – Made this beef and noodles tonight in the instant pot. OMG! So delicious! Substituted cream of mushroom with cream of celery. Can’t say that affected the taste since I have never made this but with the melt in your mouth beef and tasty noodles it is doubtful. This was a very satisfying meal. Only sorry we were too full to have a second helping. But looking forward to leftovers! Served with collard greens , carrots and french bread. Thank you, thank you!
Frank M. Lucius Jr.
We made this tonight. Very easy and tie instant pot dis a great job on the beef. Tender and tasty, We will be doing it again.
Thanks for the work you do for us.
David K
Great dish! We had it tonight for the 1st time and loved it. We will definitely have it on a regular basis.
Candice B.
Making this at home, right now and can’t wait. First meal I’ve cooked since everyone at home is getting over a nasty cold. We can all finally taste and smell again, and not eating out in public right now, with all the craziness of the health crisis all over. I use an IP at work on my food demonstrations as much as I can, so I like to try recipes out at home in my own IP before I demo them. I am a demo rep for the largest grocery chain in Texas, and adapt everything I can to IP cooking. This will be one of the next recipes I demo as soon as we are back to regular operations. I’m sure everyone will love it! Thanks for the simple and tasty recipe idea! People really need this type of recipe, right now.
Rachael
I am going to make this tomorrow but only have one pound of stew meat. Would I half the noodles, soups, and broth as well? Thanks!
Sandy
You can make it as is, and just have a higher noodle to meat ratio, or halve the entire recipe, keeping the cook time the same.
Debbie
This was a really good recipe. My family all loved it and will absolutely be making again. Thank you!
Sara
Hey! I don’t like onions- what kind of packaged soup mix would you suggest as a substitute?
Sandy
Maybe an Italian dressing packet? I like the zesty Italian.
Kelly
Made this and loved it!!!! My friend wants to make but is allergic to onions what can we sub for beef onion soup?
Sandy
Hi Kelly! She can use beef bouillon, extra garlic, leeks, or chives.
Matt I.
I just made this dish and it was the first time we had used our new Foodi. I followed the recipe to the letter and it was absolutely AMAZING. The liquid was perfect for 14 oz. of noodles. No seasoning needed….just cook it just like the recipe calls for and you’ll have the most tender beef and noodles. I cant say enough good things…very impressed with the Foodi.
Sandy
Awesome! Thank you for your review.
I Kevin
2nd attempt ever with the IP, could not have been better. Made this recipe to the letter and received universal acclaim from the family. Recommended!
Sandy
That’s awesome, Kevin! Glad this recipe worked for you!
Laura
I would give this recipe 10 stars if I could! I only made minimal changes; lots of pepper on meat as it cooked, center cut top round steak cut into cubes, beef bone broth and fine chopped onion added to last batch of browning meat just before adding other ingredients. I did not add sour cream because neither my husband or I are big fans of it. I have made quite a few beefy noodle recipes and your recipe is by far the BEST!
Sandy
Wow Laura, thank you so much for your nice review! I’m really glad this was a hit for you and your hubby!
Deb
Excellent recipe! I’m new to the IP cooking scene so I’ve been looking at easy meals to start (I suppose all IP should be easy though, right?!). I halved the recipe to feed two of us and it was the perfect amount. I used already cut “stew meat” but cut it a bit smaller so the beef/noodle ratio was a bit more even and to make sure the meat was really tender. I substituted cream of mushroom with golden mushroom-so yummy! I highly recommend this recipe and will definitely make it again. I immediately texted a picture and the link to this page to my daughter so she could try it too!
Marcia Ernst
This was my first meal to make in my Instant Pot. I followed the instructions as written, but didn’t add the optional sour cream at the end. I did put some sour cream in my mashed potatoes though. It turned out perfectly!
Sandy
Thank you, Marcia, so glad you liked it!
Selena harris
Could this be done in a slow cooker instead?
Sandy
I think so, just cook the noodles on the stove.
Anna Bruening
Making this right now.. Didn’t have any condensed soup in the house so I found this recipe to make from scratch (www. geniuskitchen. com/recipe/homemade-cream-of-mushroom-soup-264191) We also substituted beef for venison. With all the extra added seasoning and beef flavor I think this should turn out nicely! Can’t wait to try it!
mark
what about cooking in an 8 quart versus a 6 quart? how would you recommend adjusting the ingredients? and cook times?
Sandy
Nothing changes for this recipe.
Misty
We love this recipe! We add big chunks of green peppers, quartered onions and whole mushrooms before adding the creamed soup. I have recommended this recipe to many friends!
Sandy
Thank you, Misty! Those sound like the perfect additions to this recipe. So happy you like it!
Sara Syberg
What would you recommend for cooking time with using one pound of meat instead of 3?
Sandy
Keep the cook time the same.
Kristi
Mine turned out too salty. So please use the low sodium broth. I just didn’t have any and wish I had went out to get some.
Sandy
Ugh. You can add some extra sour cream and that will cut the salt. Also, you can use water in place of the broth.
Melissa
Can we use cream of chicken instead of cream of mushroom? Will it be that much of a difference in taste? Looks delicious.
Sandy
Hi Melissa, you can, however it will alter the flavor.
Melissa
Thank you! I am making it now?
Karen
Can this be made with ground beef, as well? Perhaps cutting the time down to ten minutes?
Sandy
I think so. Yes, I would cut the pressure cook time down to 7 minutes.
Jessica
This came out very good! I will definitely make it again! I have a big family and they all loved it! I added mushrooms and sauteed them with the meat! Yum ?
Jenn
I was looking for a recipe for a roast and came across this one. Wow, is it tasty! My picky kiddo even ate it. My hubby wasn’t home to eat it fresh but had it tonight and said that this is a keeper. Thank you for posting- this will be made in our house more often.
Ren
Oh Sandy! My wife and I made this for dinner last night and it was AMAZING! Leftovers in the fridge, and I can’t wait for lunch.
Thanks for sharing all your amazing recipes. Paul brags about all the things you make, so I had to join your website and FB page (I work with Paul).
Keep up the great work! I look forward to trying other things, as well as seeing what you make in the future.
Ren
Sandy
Hi Ren! Paul told me you got an IP. I’m thrilled that you liked this recipe! It’s relatively new on the blog, so I don’t have a lot of feedback on it. Paul is going to be jealous as I haven’t been there to cook for him in almost 2 weeks (at my sister’s). Thank you so much for leaving a review. I’ll meet you in person soon!
Mike
This was really good. It reminded me of something my mom made when I was a kid. Will make again.
Sandy
Hi Mike, I’m glad you liked this beef and noodles recipe. It does have a kind of retro vibe. Thank you for your review!
Gabriela
When do I add the sour cream or this a substitute for something else?
Sandy
Add it at the very end. You can sub Greek yogurt.