Description
Hearty Crock Pot Beef and Noodles deliver pure comfort with tender, slow-cooked beef melting into creamy egg noodles. Rich flavors simmer all day, promising a satisfying meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.3 pound chuck roast
- 1 pound egg noodles, dried, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups beef broth, low-sodium recommended, or water
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Worchestershire sauce, or soy sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 0.5 cup heavy cream, or 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the meat by searing it in a skillet over medium-high heat with canola oil until a golden-brown crust develops on all sides.
- Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker, adding broth, chopped onions, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning.
- Secure the lid and slow cook on Low for 6-7 hours or High for 4 hours until the meat becomes incredibly tender and easily pulls apart.
- Gently shred the beef directly in the cooking liquid using two forks, breaking it into delicate, bite-sized pieces.
- Season the shredded meat with salt and pepper, ensuring a balanced flavor profile throughout the dish.
- Introduce the noodles to the slow cooker, stirring them into the meat and broth mixture to ensure even coating.
- Cook the noodles on High for 10-20 minutes, monitoring their texture to achieve perfect al dente consistency without becoming mushy.
- Create a silky sauce by incorporating cream or a cornstarch slurry, stirring until the gravy thickens and can elegantly coat the back of a spoon.
- Allow the dish to rest briefly, as the sauce will continue to develop richness and thickness while cooling, creating a luxurious, comforting meal.
Notes
- Enhance meat tenderness by searing the roast before slow cooking, creating a rich caramelized exterior that locks in deep flavors.
- Select egg noodles or wide pasta varieties for optimal texture and better sauce absorption during the final cooking stage.
- Control sauce consistency by gradually adding cornstarch slurry, allowing it to thicken naturally without becoming overly dense or clumpy.
- Reduce cooking time for leaner cuts like sirloin or bottom round, which become tender faster and prevent potential dryness during prolonged slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 20 minutes - 7 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg