Description
Hearty Crockpot Beef and Noodles delivers comfort straight from midwestern kitchens, melding tender shredded beef with silky egg noodles. Slow-cooked perfection promises a satisfying meal that brings warmth and richness to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs (0.9 kg) chuck roast
- 12 oz (340 g) egg noodles
- 4 cups (946 ml) beef broth
- 2 cups (473 ml) water
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Position the chuck roast in the slow cooker and generously sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for robust seasoning.
- Pour beef broth, water, and onion soup mix over the meat, ensuring complete coverage to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- Secure the lid and slow cook at low temperature for 8 hours, allowing the meat to become incredibly soft and easily breakable.
- Once cooking time completes, carefully remove the roast and use two forks to shred the meat into delicate, succulent strands.
- Return the shredded beef to the cooking liquid, creating a rich, savory base for the noodles.
- Gently fold egg noodles into the meat mixture, ensuring they are evenly distributed and coated with the flavorful broth.
- Increase slow cooker temperature to high and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent noodles from sticking and ensure they reach perfect al dente texture.
- Check noodle tenderness and consistency, adjusting cooking time if needed to achieve optimal results.
- Serve immediately while warm, allowing the comforting aromas to entice diners and enjoying the hearty, home-style meal.
Notes
- Optimize meat selection by choosing a well-marbled chuck roast for maximum tenderness and rich flavor profile.
- Consider reducing sodium by using low-sodium beef broth and homemade onion soup mix to control salt content.
- Gluten-free adaptation works perfectly by substituting regular egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives like rice or chickpea noodles.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding chopped carrots or celery during the initial slow cooking phase for extra vegetables and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg