Description
Hearty crockpot beef and noodles infuse classic Midwestern comfort with tender meat and silky pasta strands. Home cooks savor this simple, satisfying dish that warms hearts and fills bellies with pure, rustic goodness you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 g) beef chuck roast
Liquids and Soups:
- 4 cups (946 ml) beef broth
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Seasoning and Noodles:
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 12 ounces (340 g) egg noodles
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Position the beef chuck roast inside the slow cooker and generously sprinkle with salt and pepper for initial seasoning.
- Pour beef broth over the meat, then carefully blend in onion soup mix and cream of mushroom soup, ensuring even distribution throughout the cooking vessel.
- Secure the lid and allow the roast to simmer on LOW temperature for 8 hours or HIGH temperature for 4-5 hours, guaranteeing the meat becomes fork-tender and easily pullable.
- Using two forks, methodically shred the cooked beef directly within the slow cooker, breaking it into succulent, manageable pieces.
- Gently incorporate egg noodles into the meat mixture, stirring to ensure complete coating and even cooking.
- Continue cooking on HIGH temperature for approximately 30-40 minutes, periodically checking noodle tenderness and sauce consistency.
- Once noodles reach desired softness, remove the lid and let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes to allow sauce to slightly thicken.
- Ladle the rich, hearty mixture into serving bowls, ensuring each portion contains a generous amount of tender beef and perfectly cooked noodles.
Notes
- Opt for a well-marbled chuck roast to ensure maximum tenderness and rich flavor during slow cooking.
- Trim excess fat before placing the roast in the crockpot to prevent greasy results and maintain a cleaner dish.
- Swap egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or rice noodles for those with dietary restrictions.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary during the last hour of cooking to elevate the overall taste profile and introduce a bright, aromatic element.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 5 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg