Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles is the perfect comfort food, featuring tender, shredded beef combined with hearty homemade noodles. This slow-cooked dish is rich in flavor, making it an ideal meal for a cozy family dinner. The homemade noodles, while simple to make, bring an extra level of heartiness and satisfaction that store-bought noodles just can’t match.
Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles
This recipe is not only a delicious meal but also one that’s easy to prepare. Letting the chuck roast slow-cook all day creates a melt-in-your-mouth texture, while the addition of homemade noodles brings it all together for a warm and satisfying dish.
- Preparation time: 30 minutes
- Cooking time: 8-10 hours (slow cooker) + 1 hour (noodles)
- Serving: 6-8 servings
- Equipment: 6-qt slow cooker, large bowl, rolling pin, sheet pan
Recipe Title: Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles
Ingredients:
- 3 lb chuck roast
- 1 (10.75 oz) can French Onion Soup
- 1 (10.75 oz) can Beef Consommé
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup sour cream (optional)
For the Noodles:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup water
Directions:
- Cook the roast: Place the chuck roast in the insert of a 6-qt slow cooker. Add the French Onion Soup and Beef Consommé. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shredded.
- Prepare the broth: Once the roast is done, remove it from the slow cooker and set it aside briefly on a platter or sheet pan. Add the beef broth to the slow cooker and turn the heat to high. Leave uncovered to allow the broth to heat up while you shred the roast.
- Shred the beef: Using two forks, shred the cooked roast into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded meat to the slow cooker and cover it while preparing the noodles.
- Make the noodles: On a clean work surface, mix the flour and salt with your fingers. Create a well in the center and add the egg yolks and whole egg. Break up the eggs with your fingers and gradually work them into the flour mixture to form a dough.
- Add water and roll the dough: Slowly add water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the dough holds together. Roll the dough out to your desired thickness and cut into noodles of your preferred width.
- Cook the noodles: Add the freshly cut noodles to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for about 1 hour, or until the noodles are plump and tender.
- Optional step: Stir in the sour cream for a creamy texture and additional richness, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Once the noodles are fully cooked, serve the beef and noodles hot, straight from the slow cooker. Enjoy this hearty, comforting meal!
This Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles dish offers a wonderful balance of tender beef, savory broth, and comforting homemade noodles. Whether you serve it with sour cream for a creamy finish or enjoy it as is, this meal will quickly become a family favorite.