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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles for Comforting Family Dinners

This Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles recipe offers a comforting blend of tender beef and silky noodles for family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Roast Cut into uniform cubes
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour For seasoning the beef
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Add more if desired
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For browning the beef
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
For the Base
  • 4 cups Beef Broth
  • 8 ounces Mushrooms Sliced
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Can substitute with dried rosemary
For the Noodles
  • 12 ounces Wide Egg Noodles Cook just al dente
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the beef chuck roast dry with paper towels, cut into uniform cubes, and toss in seasoned flour mix of salt and black pepper.
  2. In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sear seasoned beef for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, add chopped yellow onion and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and softened, then add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
  4. Pour beef broth into the slow cooker with browned beef and sautéed onions. Add sliced mushrooms and dried thyme; stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover slow cooker and set to HIGH. Cook for about 4 hours, until beef is tender.
  6. Add wide egg noodles and dried parsley, then reduce slow cooker to LOW. Cook for an additional 30 minutes until noodles are al dente.
  7. Let the dish rest for 5-10 minutes before serving in bowls, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Browning the beef adds depth of flavor. Cut beef into uniform cubes for even cooking, and avoid mushy noodles by keeping them slightly firm while cooking.

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