Slow Cooker Beef & Noodles Recipe
Slow Cooker Beef & Noodles is a comforting and hearty dish featuring fall-apart tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked in a savory broth with onion soup mix and Worcestershire sauce, combined with egg noodles for a satisfying, easy dinner perfect for busy days.
- Author: Nora
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4-5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes (low) or 4 hours 20 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow cooking, boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Main Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste
- 12 oz egg noodles
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Prepare the Beef: Season the beef chuck roast generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place it in the slow cooker to form the base of the dish.
- Create the Base: Pour in 4 cups of beef broth, add 1 packet of onion soup mix, and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce. Stir gently to combine the liquids around the beef evenly.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook the beef on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until it is tender and easily shredded with a fork.
- Cook the Noodles: About 30 minutes before the beef is done, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to be added later.
- Shred the Beef: Use tongs or forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded beef to mix thoroughly with the broth and seasonings.
- Combine the Noodles: Add the cooked egg noodles into the slow cooker, gently stirring to coat the noodles in the rich beef broth. Let the mixture warm through for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the beef and noodles hot, optionally garnished with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor and presentation.
Notes
- Chuck roast is ideal but brisket or stew meat can also be used.
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the slow cooker before adding noodles; simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Adding vegetables like carrots, celery, or mushrooms boosts flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze beef and broth separately from noodles to avoid mushy pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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