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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

A warm, hearty dish made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy families. This comforting meal features beef, noodles, and a rich gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Main ingredients

  • 2 to 3 pounds beef chuck roast (900g to 1.4kg)
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium preferred
  • 12 ounces egg noodles (340g), wide
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (30g) or cornstarch as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms optional
  • fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs optional
  • pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce optional
  • chopped carrots and celery optional
  • shredded sharp cheddar or parmesan cheese optional

Method

Preparation and Browning

  • Cut the chuck roast into large 2-inch chunks.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches until a crust forms. Set aside.
  • Add the butter to the skillet, then sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until softened and fragrant, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Add the tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet, stirring to combine.
  • Pour 1 cup of beef broth into the skillet to deglaze, scraping the browned bits. Simmer for 1 minute.

Slow Cooking

  • Transfer the browned beef chunks to a slow cooker.
  • Pour the onion-garlic-broth mixture over the beef in the slow cooker.
  • Add the remaining 3 cups of beef broth, along with salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.

Thickening and Serving

  • About 20 minutes before serving, mix the flour with 1/2 cup of cold water to make a slurry.
  • Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce. Replace the lid and cook for the remaining time.
  • Cook the egg noodles separately according to package instructions until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
  • Fold the cooked noodles into the slow cooker just before serving. Stir gently to coat the noodles in the gravy.
  • Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Make sure to brown the meat well for extra flavor. Feel free to add vegetables like carrots or celery for more nutrition. If you prefer a thicker sauce, increase the amount of flour or cornstarch in your slurry. Adjust the seasoning to your taste, adding herbs or spices that you enjoy.
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