Description
Hearty Crockpot Beef and Noodles deliver pure comfort with tender shredded beef melting into silky egg noodles. Savory slow-cooked flavors promise a soul-warming meal that brings families together around steaming plates of pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 to 3 pounds chuck roast
Starches and Noodles:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) frozen Reames egg noodles
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Place chuck roast in crockpot, creating a tender meat base for the dish.
- Pour beef broth over the roast, ensuring complete liquid coverage.
- Sprinkle brown gravy mix and ranch seasoning evenly across the meat for enhanced flavor complexity.
- Strategically position butter on top of the roast to infuse richness during slow cooking.
- Cover and slow cook at low temperature (195°F) for 8-10 hours until meat becomes incredibly tender and easily separates.
- Utilize two forks to meticulously shred the cooked beef within the crockpot, creating delectable meat strands.
- Elevate crockpot temperature setting to high, preparing for noodle integration.
- Gently introduce frozen Reames egg noodles into the meat mixture, ensuring thorough distribution.
- Allow noodles to cook for 1-1.5 hours, periodically stirring to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Monitor noodle tenderness and broth consistency, stirring occasionally to achieve desired texture.
- Once noodles reach perfect consistency and broth slightly thickens, perform final gentle mixing.
- Serve immediately while hot, presenting a comforting and hearty meal.
Notes
- Ensure the chuck roast is well-marbled for maximum tenderness and rich flavor during slow cooking.
- Use freshly shredded beef instead of pre-packaged to control moisture and enhance the dish’s homemade quality.
- For gluten-free adaptation, swap regular egg noodles with certified gluten-free versions and use cornstarch-based gravy mix.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium beef broth and seasoning packets, allowing more control over salt content.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 hours (or 11.5 hours)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 669
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 945 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 121 mg