Description
This Crockpot Mississippi Beef and Noodles recipe features tender, flavorful beef chuck roast slow-cooked with ranch and au jus seasoning, pepperoncini, and broth, combined with egg noodles for a comforting, hearty meal. The slow cooker method ensures juicy, melt-in-your-mouth beef with minimal hands-on time, perfect for an effortless dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasoning
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
- 1 packet au jus gravy mix (about 0.87 ounces)
- 4 whole pepperoncini peppers
- 4 cups low sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup juice from jar of pepperoncini
Noodles and Garnish
- 16 ounces dried egg noodles
- ¼ cup butter (4 tablespoons), cut into pats
- Fresh minced parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat a large skillet over high heat until hot. Add the olive oil and heat until shimmering. Place the beef chuck roast in the skillet and sear on all sides until nicely browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. This step locks in flavor and adds depth to the dish.
- Transfer to Crockpot and Add Seasonings: Move the seared roast into a 6-quart crockpot. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning mix and au jus gravy mix evenly over the beef. Arrange the whole pepperoncini peppers on top. Pour in the low sodium beef broth and the ¼ cup of pepperoncini juice to infuse tangy flavor.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours. The beef is done when it shreds easily with a fork, becoming tender and flavorful.
- Shred the Beef and Add Noodles: Remove the cooked beef from the crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded beef to the crockpot and stir into the broth. Add the dried egg noodles and stir to combine evenly. Dot the top with pats of butter to add richness as the noodles cook.
- Cook the Noodles: Cover the crockpot again and cook on high for 30 minutes, checking after 20 minutes as cooking times may vary depending on your crockpot. The noodles are ready when tender but not mushy.
- Finish and Serve: Stir the noodles and beef mixture well to distribute butter and flavors. Serve the dish hot, garnished with fresh minced parsley for a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
- Make sure to sear the beef well for the best flavor.
- Adjust noodle cooking time based on your crockpot model for perfect texture.
- Use low sodium beef broth to control salt levels, as seasoning mixes and pepperoncini contain salt.
- Leftovers refrigerate well and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- For a spicier kick, chop some pepperoncini and mix them into the noodles before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Crockpot beef, Mississippi beef, slow cooker noodles, easy beef dinner, ranch seasoning beef, au jus gravy beef, pepperoncini beef stew, comfort food, one pot meal
