{"id":2766,"date":"2026-03-29T00:39:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T00:39:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2766"},"modified":"2026-03-29T00:39:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T00:39:12","slug":"creamy-slow-cooker-beef-and-noodles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/29\/creamy-slow-cooker-beef-and-noodles\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Creamy Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1\u20132 inch cubes<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>4 cups beef broth<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp paprika<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp dried thyme<\/li>\n<li>2 bay leaves<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp tomato paste<\/li>\n<li>3 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup heavy cream (or sour cream, for a tangy twist)<\/li>\n<li>12 oz egg noodles<\/li>\n<li>2 tbsp butter (optional, for extra richness)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Step 1: Prepare the Slow Cooker<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Place the beef cubes into the slow cooker.<\/li>\n<li>Add diced onion, minced garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, and bay leaves.<\/li>\n<li>Stir gently to combine.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><strong>Step 2: Cook the Beef<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Cover and cook on <strong>low<\/strong> for 7\u20138 hours or <strong>high<\/strong> for 4\u20135 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shredded with a fork.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><strong>Step 3: Thicken the Sauce<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>About 30 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaves.<\/li>\n<li>In a small bowl, mix flour with a few tablespoons of cold water to create a smooth slurry.<\/li>\n<li>Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.<\/li>\n<li>Add the heavy cream and butter (if using) and stir well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><strong>Step 4: Cook the Noodles<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Cook egg noodles according to package instructions in a separate pot.<\/li>\n<li>Drain and add them directly into the slow cooker, stirring gently to coat the noodles in the creamy beef sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4><strong>Step 5: Serve<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.<\/li>\n<li>Serve hot and enjoy the ultimate comfort meal!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><strong>Tips for Success<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Make it extra creamy:<\/strong> Stir in a bit of cream cheese with the heavy cream for a richer sauce.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavor boost:<\/strong> Saut\u00e9 onions and garlic in a little butter before adding to the slow cooker for a deeper flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Noodle timing:<\/strong> If you prefer softer noodles, cook them directly in the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes; 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