Description
Hearty Crockpot Beef and Noodles delivers comfort on a plate with tender shredded beef melding perfectly over egg noodles. Home cooks appreciate this simple midwestern classic that promises delicious warmth in every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) beef chuck roast
Liquids:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings and Noodles:
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces (340 grams) egg noodles
Instructions
- Nestle the beef chuck roast into the crockpot, positioning it centrally for even cooking.
- Pour beef broth over the roast, creating a flavorful liquid base for tenderizing the meat.
- Sprinkle onion soup mix and garlic powder across the surface, ensuring even seasoning distribution.
- Drizzle Worcestershire sauce and cream of mushroom soup around the roast, coating it with rich, savory flavors.
- Grind fresh black pepper over the ingredients to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Secure the crockpot lid and slow cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until the meat becomes fork-tender and easily pulls apart.
- Remove the roast and use two forks to shred the meat into succulent, bite-sized pieces.
- Return the shredded beef to the cooking liquid, stirring to integrate all flavors thoroughly.
- Gently fold egg noodles into the crockpot, ensuring they are completely submerged in the sauce.
- Continue cooking on LOW for 20-30 minutes until noodles reach perfect al dente texture.
- Serve immediately in warm bowls, allowing the comforting aromas to entice diners.
Notes
- Tenderize tough cuts by choosing chuck roast with good marbling for maximum flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium beef broth and onion soup mix, which helps control salt intake without compromising taste.
- Make gluten-free by substituting regular egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives like rice or chickpea noodles to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance depth of flavor by searing beef before placing in crockpot, which caramelizes exterior and locks in rich, savory notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg