Description
A cozy, hands-off slow cooker meal featuring tender beef chuck roast and perfectly textured egg noodles in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into 1½-inch cubes)
- 12 ounces dried egg noodles
- 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until caramelized. This step is optional but adds flavor.
- While browning beef, dice onion, mince garlic, and slice carrots and celery.
- Add browned beef, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Pour in beef broth and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.
- About 20 minutes before serving, stir in the egg noodles, making sure they are submerged in the broth. Cover and cook until noodles are tender but still slightly firm, about 15-20 minutes. For fresh noodles, cook for 10-15 minutes and watch closely.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot straight from the crockpot.
Notes
Browning the beef is optional but adds depth of flavor. Add noodles at the end to prevent mushiness. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. If noodles soak up too much broth, add extra broth or water before serving. Fresh noodles cook faster than dried. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen without noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
Keywords: beef, noodles, crockpot, slow cooker, comfort food, easy dinner, cozy meal, beef chuck roast, egg noodles