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Slow Cooker Beef & Noodles

Slow Cooker Beef & Noodles is the ultimate comfort food—a hearty, savory dish made with tender, slow-cooked beef and flavorful noodles.
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Equipment

  • - Slow cooker
  • - Large skillet (optional, for searing)
  • - Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 lbs 900g beef chuck roast or stew meat
  • - Salt and pepper to taste
  • - 2 tbsp olive oil optional, for searing
  • - 4 cups 960ml beef broth
  • - 1 packet 1 oz onion soup mix
  • - 1 tsp garlic powder
  • - 1 tsp dried thyme
  • - 2 cups 200g egg noodles
  • - 1/2 cup 120ml heavy cream (optional, for creamier sauce)
  • - Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • **Prepare the Beef:** Season the beef generously with salt and pepper.
  • **Optional Searing:** Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until browned, about 3–4 minutes per side. This step adds extra flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
  • **Load the Slow Cooker:** Place the beef in the slow cooker. Add beef broth, onion soup mix, garlic powder, and thyme. Stir to combine.
  • **Cook:** Cover and cook on low for 8–10 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded.
  • **Shred the Beef:** Use tongs or two forks to shred the cooked beef directly in the slow cooker.
  • **Cook the Noodles:** About 20–30 minutes before serving, add the egg noodles to the slow cooker. Stir well to submerge them in the broth, cover, and cook on high until tender.
  • **Optional Creaminess:** Stir in heavy cream if a creamier sauce is desired.
  • **Serve:** Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.