Description
A hearty and flavorful dish combining slow-cooked pot roast with wide egg noodles, inspired by French onion soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lb beef chuck roast
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (or additional beef broth as substitute)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Gruyère or Swiss cheese (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Season the beef roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Sear the roast on all sides until browned, approximately 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Add onions to the same skillet. Sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until softened and beginning to caramelize. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Transfer onions and garlic to the slow cooker, spreading them over the roast.
- In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, wine, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Pour over the beef and onions in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and shreds easily.
- Discard the bay leaf. Remove the beef and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker and mix with the onion gravy.
- Cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with butter.
- Ladle the shredded beef and onion gravy over buttered noodles. Garnish with grated Gruyère and parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of white wine.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the roast.
- Feel free to add extra vegetables like carrots or celery for more texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours on LOW or 5 hours on HIGH
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 130mg