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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

This comforting slow cooker beef and noodles recipe features tender shredded chuck roast simmered in a rich savory gravy with perfectly cooked egg noodles. It’s an easy, hearty American classic that fills the kitchen with cozy aromas and brings everyone to the table for a satisfying family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Base
  • 1.5 lb beef chuck roast, cut into bite sized chunks
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
Savory Broth
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon beef base optional but recommended
Noodles
  • 12 oz egg noodles wide egg noodles
Optional Thickening Slurry
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp water
Optional Garnish
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Place the beef chunks in the slow cooker. Scatter the chopped onion and minced garlic over the meat to build the base flavor.
  2. Add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Add the cream of mushroom soup and gently stir to combine.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours until the beef becomes tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
  4. Use two forks to shred the beef directly in the slow cooker. Stir the shredded beef back into the broth so it absorbs the rich flavor.
  5. Add the egg noodles to the slow cooker and gently stir so they are mostly covered by the liquid. Cover and cook on HIGH for about 20 to 30 minutes until the noodles are tender.
  6. If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker and cook for about 10 minutes until the gravy thickens.
  7. Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the dish before serving. Serve hot and enjoy the tender beef with rich gravy and perfectly cooked noodles.

Notes

Add egg noodles near the end of cooking to prevent them from becoming soft or gummy. If reheating leftovers, add a splash of beef broth to restore the gravy texture since noodles absorb liquid while stored.