Description
A thick, hearty dish of Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles with tender meat and perfectly coated noodles in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 packet (1 ounce) onion soup mix
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 ounces frozen egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Season the Beef: Start by patting the chuck roast dry. Sprinkle it generously with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. I always take a moment here to really press the seasoning into the meat. It makes a difference in flavor later.
- Add to the Slow Cooker: Place the seasoned beef into the slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth, then sprinkle the onion soup mix over the top. Add Worcestershire sauce for depth and richness.
- Slow Cook to Tender Perfection: Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours. As the hours pass, the beef slowly breaks down and becomes incredibly tender. The house will start to smell like pure comfort.
- Shred the Beef: Once fully cooked, remove the beef and shred it with two forks. It should fall apart easily. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker.
- Add the Noodles: Stir in the frozen egg noodles. Cover and cook on high for 30–45 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Stir occasionally to keep them from sticking.
- Thicken the Gravy: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir it into the slow cooker and let cook for another 10–15 minutes until the gravy thickens beautifully.
Notes
- Let the beef rest before shredding to retain juices.
- Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
- This dish pairs well with a side of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg