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Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles

Slow cooker beef and noodles combines fork-tender chuck roast and thickened beef gravy with wide egg noodles. The beef cooks low and slow, then the noodles are boiled separately for a tender but still chewy finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 hours 28 minutes
Total Time 9 hours 43 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 760
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the beef and gravy
  • 2.5 lb beef chuck roast boneless, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 yellow onion medium, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp cold water
For the noodles
  • 4 qt water
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart slow cooker

Method
 

Cook the beef and gravy
  1. Add the beef, onion, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaf to a 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 9 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  3. Discard the bay leaf and shred the beef in the slow cooker with two forks.
  4. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth, then stir the mixture into the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes, until the gravy thickens.
Cook the noodles and serve
  1. Bring the water to a boil in a large pot.
  2. Add the salt and noodles, and cook according to the package directions until tender but still chewy, usually 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Drain the noodles, divide among bowls, and spoon the beef and gravy over them.

Notes

For the thickest gravy, whisk the cornstarch and cold water until completely smooth before stirring it in. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freeze the beef and gravy for up to 3 months, preferably separate from the noodles. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free noodles and confirm the Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free.