My man can’t get enough of this, so I toss it together regularly.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Buttered Noodles is a quintessential comfort food that warms both the body and soul. This delightful dish combines tender beef, hearty vegetables, flavorful broth, and buttery noodles for a truly satisfying meal. In this article, we’ll explore the ingredients and step-by-step directions to create this culinary masterpiece.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Beef chuck, cut into cubes | 2 pounds |
| All-purpose flour | 1/4 cup |
| Salt | To taste |
| Black pepper | To taste |
| Olive oil | 2 tablespoons |
| Carrots, peeled and sliced | 4 |
| Potatoes, peeled and diced | 3 |
| Onion, chopped | 1 |
| Garlic cloves, minced | 3 |
| Beef broth | 4 cups |
| Tomato paste | 2 tablespoons |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 tablespoon |
| Dried thyme | 1 teaspoon |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Egg noodles | 12 ounces |
| Unsalted butter | 3 tablespoons |
Instructions:
- Coat the Beef: Toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until well coated.
- Sear the Beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil and brown the beef on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic until softened. Add to the slow cooker.
- Prepare the Broth: Pour beef broth into the skillet, scraping off any browned bits. Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaf. Pour over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cook Slowly: Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
- Cook the Noodles: About 20 minutes before serving, cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with butter.
- Serve: Serve the warm beef stew over a bed of buttered noodles. Enjoy every savory bite!
