Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles
A comforting slow cooker dish featuring tender beef and hearty noodles, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Beef and Sauce Ingredients
- 2 pounds chuck roast or stew meat Cut into pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped For flavor
- 2 cloves garlic, minced For flavor
- 4 cups beef broth For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce For seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt To taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper To taste
Noodle Ingredients
- 12 ounces egg noodles For serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the chuck roast or stew meat, chopped onion, minced garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the beef is tender.
Thickening and Serving
- Once the beef is fall apart tender, carefully remove it from the slow cooker and shred it.
- To thicken the broth, you can use cornstarch or flour slurry, cream cheese, or simply reduce it by cooking without the lid for 20-30 minutes.
- After thickening the broth, stir in the egg noodles.
- Cook on high for 12-20 minutes until the noodles are just tender.
- Serve the beef and noodles warm, with additional gravy if desired.
Notes
If using frozen stew meat, thaw in the fridge overnight or use cold water to thaw quickly. Browning the meat before adding it to the slow cooker enhances flavor but is not necessary.