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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

Savory Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles for Cozy Family Nights

A comforting Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles dish that features tender beef in savory broth and silky egg noodles.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Aromatics
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or olive oil
  • 1 large Yellow Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
For the Broth
  • 4 cups Beef Broth homemade or low-sodium
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms sliced, cremini or button
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh thyme if available
For the Noodles
  • 12 ounces Egg Noodles wide recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley or fresh if preferred
For Final Touches
  • to taste Additional Salt
  • to taste Additional Black Pepper

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. 1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry, season with flour, salt, and pepper. Brown in a skillet with vegetable oil for 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. 2. Sauté the chopped yellow onion in the same skillet until golden, then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. 3. Pour beef broth into the slow cooker, add mushrooms and thyme, and stir gently to combine.
  4. 4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours until beef is tender.
  5. 5. Reduce heat to LOW, add egg noodles and parsley, stir, and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
  6. 6. Let the dish sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best flavor, brown the beef and adjust noodle cooking to avoid mushiness. Store leftovers properly.

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