Description

This Crockpot Beef and Noodles recipe offers a hearty and comforting meal perfect for busy days. Tender beef chuck roast slow-cooked with aromatic garlic, onions, carrots, and celery melds beautifully with rich beef broth. Finished with egg noodles and thickened with a cornstarch slurry, this dish delivers a deliciously satisfying, savory dinner that’s simple to prepare and sure to please the whole family.

Ingredients

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Beef and Vegetables

2 pounds beef chuck roast
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup carrots, sliced
1 cup celery, chopped

Liquids and Seasonings

4 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Pasta and Thickening Agent

8 ounces egg noodles
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

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Instructions

Prepare the Beef: Place the 2-pound beef chuck roast at the bottom of the crockpot to serve as the base for the dish.
Add Aromatics and Seasonings: Layer the chopped onion and minced garlic over the beef, then pour in 4 cups of beef broth. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to enhance the flavor.
Add Vegetables: Add sliced carrots and chopped celery on top to provide additional flavor and texture.
Slow Cook: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 8 hours or, alternatively, on high heat for 4 hours until the beef is very tender.
Shred the Beef: Carefully remove the beef from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. This will help the meat integrate well with the noodles and broth.
Return Beef to Crockpot: Place the shredded beef back into the crockpot with the vegetables and broth, stirring gently to combine.
Add Egg Noodles: Stir in 8 ounces of egg noodles and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the noodles to soften and absorb the flavors.
Thicken the Sauce: Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water until smooth to create a slurry. Stir this mixture into the crockpot and cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Notes

You can switch to high heat for faster cooking, but slow cooking on low develops deeper flavors.
For a thicker stew, add the cornstarch slurry gradually and check consistency.
Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or peas according to preference.
Use gluten-free noodles if you require a gluten-free version.
Leftovers reheat well and the flavors intensify after a day.