This dish is the ultimate cozy comfort food, and a true favorite in our house. It pairs beautifully with a warm, crusty loaf of bread, perfect for soaking up every drop of the rich, savory gravy. To balance the meal, serve it with a crisp green salad dressed in a light vinaigrette. For a classic Midwestern touch, add a side of sweet corn or buttered green beans. And don’t forget dessert, a slice of homemade pie makes the perfect finishing touch.
Here’s what you’ll need to make this satisfying dish:
- 2 lbs beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups egg noodles
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
- Start by browning the beef in a skillet over medium heat. This adds great depth of flavor.
- Transfer the browned meat to your slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, beef broth, salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours, until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
- About 30 minutes before serving, remove the bay leaf.
- Stir in the egg noodles.
- In a small bowl, mix the flour and water to form a smooth slurry, then stir it into the slow cooker to thicken the sauce.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce and cook for another 30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
- Serve hot, ladled over a plate, with your favorite sides, and get ready for an easygoing, crowd-pleasing meal that tastes like home.
