Comforting Hearty Crockpot Dinner (Printable Format)
A nostalgic comfort food featuring tender beef chunks and egg noodles in a rich, savory broth - all made easy in your slow cooker.
# What You'll Gather:
→ For the Beef
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2 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed and cubed
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
→ For the Base
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1 large yellow onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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6 cups beef broth
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8 oz mushrooms, sliced
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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12 oz wide egg noodles
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2 teaspoons dried parsley
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Additional salt and pepper to taste
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Pat meat dry with paper towels. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Toss beef cubes in seasoned flour. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meat in batches, then transfer to slow cooker.
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In the same skillet, cook onions until golden (5-7 minutes). Add garlic, cook 1 minute more. Transfer to slow cooker. Add broth, mushrooms, and thyme. Stir to combine.
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Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. The meat should be very tender.
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Add noodles and parsley. Reduce to LOW, cook for 30 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Let rest 5-10 minutes before serving.
# Important Tips:
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Buy whole chuck roast and cut your own cubes for best results.
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Don't skip browning the meat – it adds lots of flavor.
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Keep noodles al dente as they'll continue cooking.
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Leftovers keep 3-4 days refrigerated.
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Can freeze without noodles for up to 3 months.