Crock Pot Beef Noodles (Printer-Friendly)

Slow cooked chuck roast with savory broth and egg noodles, finished with optional creamy richness.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Beef

01 - 1-2 pounds chuck roast
02 - 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
03 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Vegetables and Aromatics

04 - 1 medium onion, finely diced
05 - 2 teaspoons minced garlic

→ Liquids and Sauces

06 - 4 cups water
07 - 4 teaspoons Better than Bouillon concentrated beef stock
08 - 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
09 - ½ cup heavy cream (optional)

→ Pantry

10 - 2-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
11 - 16 ounces dried homestyle egg noodles

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Thoroughly season both sides of the chuck roast with steak seasoning, salt, and black pepper; rub evenly.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add chuck roast and sear for about 2 minutes per side until well browned, then remove from heat.
03 - Place the seared chuck roast into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add diced onion and minced garlic on top.
04 - Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours without lifting the lid.
05 - Carefully remove the cooked chuck roast onto a plate, preserving the juices in the slow cooker. Shred the beef, discarding excess fat, then return the shredded meat to the slow cooker.
06 - In a bowl, whisk together water, concentrated beef stock, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the mixture over the shredded beef in the slow cooker.
07 - Gently stir in dried egg noodles, cover, and cook on low for an additional 30 to 60 minutes until noodles are tender. Stir once or twice during this period to ensure even cooking and absorption of liquid. If the mixture becomes too thick before noodles are fully cooked, add ½ cup water and gently stir.
08 - During the final 15 minutes of cooking, stir in heavy cream for added richness, then serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Substitute beef broth for the water and concentrated beef stock for a deeper flavor profile.
02 - Do not overcook egg noodles to prevent a gummy texture; use dried homestyle egg noodles for best results.
03 - If using no-yolk or delicate egg noodles, boil separately to avoid disintegration, then plate with the meat mixture.
04 - Avoid lifting the slow cooker lid during initial cooking to maintain heat and moisture.

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