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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

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A comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef chuck roast simmered with wide egg noodles in a rich, savory sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners and busy families.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter (optional, for searing)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and cut into 2-inch chunks. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Optional: Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef chunks on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer beef to slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté diced onion until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add mixture to slow cooker over beef.
  4. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, cook egg noodles separately according to package instructions until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
  7. Mix flour with a few tablespoons of cold water to make a smooth slurry. Stir into slow cooker liquid and cook on high for 15-20 minutes to thicken sauce.
  8. Gently fold cooked noodles into the thickened beef mixture in the slow cooker. Heat through for about 5 minutes.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If sauce is too thick, add a splash more broth or water.
  10. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Searing the beef before slow cooking adds richer flavor but can be skipped to save time. Cook noodles separately and add near the end to prevent mushiness. Use gluten-free noodles and substitute flour with cornstarch for a gluten-free version. Add extra broth if noodles absorb too much liquid. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: slow cooker, beef and noodles, comfort food, easy dinner, cozy meal, beef chuck roast, egg noodles

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