Description
A hearty Crock Pot Beef and Noodles recipe featuring tender chuck roast slow-cooked with savory seasonings and homestyle egg noodles, finished with a touch of creamy richness. Perfect for a comforting family meal with minimal hands-on time.
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasoning
- 1-2 pound chuck roast
- 2-3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 Tablespoon steak seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Broth and Noodles
- 4 cups water
- 4 teaspoons Better than Bouillon (concentrated beef stock)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 16 ounce bag dried homestyle egg noodles
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Beef: Season both sides of the chuck roast with steak seasoning and salt & pepper, rubbing it in well to ensure full flavor.
- Brown the Roast: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once hot, add the chuck roast and sear for about 2 minutes on each side until browned with a nice, loud sizzle.
- Transfer to Crock Pot: Turn off the heat and place the browned roast into a 6-quart crock pot. Add diced onion and minced garlic on top—no additional liquid is necessary at this point.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and flavorful.
- Shred the Beef: Remove the roast from the crock pot and shred it carefully on a plate, discarding any excess fat. Return the shredded beef to the crock pot.
- Mix Broth and Noodles: In a bowl, whisk together water, Better than Bouillon, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the beef in the crock pot, then gently stir in the dried egg noodles.
- Cook Noodles in Crock Pot: Cover and cook on low for 30 to 60 minutes until noodles are fully cooked. Stir gently once or twice during this time to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking. If the mixture becomes too thick before noodles are done, add ½ cup of water or beef broth and continue cooking.
- Add Cream and Serve: Stir in heavy cream during the last 15 minutes of cooking for a creamy finish. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute beef broth for water and beef bouillon if preferred for a richer flavor.
- The heavy cream is optional but adds a delicious creamy texture to the dish.
- Use dried homestyle egg noodles for best texture; frozen noodles can become gummy.
- If using no yolk or delicate egg noodles, boil them separately and serve the meat mixture over the noodles to prevent mushiness.
- Stir noodles gently during cooking to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
