So, quick question.
Does anyone else’s husband drive like a total and complete maniac?
I mean, I love my husband. But I also sometimes fear for my life when I’m in the passenger seat.
To be fair, the man has only ever been in one accident…and it wasn’t even his fault. I, on the other hand, have knocked more side mirrors off of more cars than I can count. And also backed into the garage. And backed into my husband’s car. And backed into my father-in-law’s car. And backed into my car with my husband’s car.
I should maybe not complain about his driving? Like ever?
It’s just that he is a very aggressive driver. He does not like people in front of him. He does not like to drive slowly. He does not like when people make poor decisions. He does not like when people brake, especially on the interstate. He does not like other drivers, basically.
So, there I am, just willing us to stay alive while gripping the side of the seat. If I reach my hand up for the dashboard, like you instinctively do when you think you’re about to rear end someone and possibly have your LIFE COME TO AN END, the husband gets very…sarcastic.
“Are you okay? Are you still alive? Do you need me to call you an ambulance?”
And he’s just joking when he says it, but one of these days, someone is going to need to call HIM an ambulance. Because I will punch him in the throat.
Ahhh. Tell me I’m not alone in this?
Anyway, I can not complain about my husband’s driving on the internet without also bringing along some sort of man food. This slow cooker beef and noodles recipe is super man pleasing. Kids love it too. So do moms. Basically, it’s total comfort food and you can’t go wrong.
I start with a big ol’ hunk of chuck roast. It’s one of my favorite cuts of meat for the slow cooker. It’s really simply seasoned with just Worcestershire sauce and seasoned salt. Easy peasy. Let that cook and smell up your house all day long. I know, it’s torture.
Then you’ll boil up some noodles to serve it with. I like the big papperdelle noodles, but any shape will work just fine here. Egg noodles would be good too!
We happen to like our meat extra seasoned, so I always add more seasoned salt and Worcestershire after tossing everything together. I’ll leave it up to you how much you add. I know some of y’all get a little irritated with me when I add a lot of salt to recipes. But, the truth is, I’m a total salt fiend. I can’t help myself. I was once interviewed and asked my favorite food. I answered salt. That’s a weird answer, but basically nothing tastes good without a bit of salt added to it. Right??
So, anyway, add more or don’t. You do you. But do go bust out the slow cooker and make this, k?
Slow Cooker Beef and Noodles
Ingredients
- 2 pound chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1 pound pappardelle noodles
- 1/4 cup butter
Instructions
- Add the chuck roast, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoned salt to a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- 20 minutes before the meat is finished cooking, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook papperdelle according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.
- Shred the beef with 2 forks. Add the beef to the pot of noodles along with the butter and toss to coat.
- Season with extra seasoned salt and Worcestershire sauce, as desired.
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Lynn H says
We grew up eating a variation of this, and I and my siblings still make it. We call it “Sour Meat and Noodles.” No Worcestershire sauce. We use a pressure cooker and the key ingredient is lots of vinegar (I won’t go into the whole recipe here). I’d like to try this recipe, but I just can’t see myself grabbing Worcestershire sauce when I can grab the vinegar!
Karly says
Oh, I’m obsessed with vinegar and need that recipe!! Sounds amazing!
Dawn K. says
Lynn…if you’re out there somewhere. Can you share the recipe. My German grandma made that dish and I haven’t had it in many years. She even made homemade egg noodles with it.
Bobbi says
Your husband sounds like me!!! I do not like other drivers 🙂 This dish sounds delish!! Looking forward to making it. Thanks 🙂
Karly says
Other drivers ARE pretty terrible. 😉
Teri Giese says
You are not alone in the other driver not like and drives crazy husband! Got myself a road raging, tailgating,always over the “allowable”,overage of the speed limit, California stoppin, late yellow light gun it and go through anyway, stop to breathe, and well you get my rant. But I loves mine as well! Thanks for the man recipe, easy, crockpot, looks YUMS!
Linda says
I have the most laid-back, soft spoken, guy in the world – until he gets behind the wheel!! OMG – I totally understand you gripping the seat, the dashboard! Signals – what signals? And why would you use them when you can just cut someone off? They’ll either let you in . . .or not. All those lanes were made for weaving in and out, right? I tell him all the time that he’ll tick off the wrong person someday and they’ll just flat out run him off the road – or shoot him!
I fix a variation of this recipe (doesn’t everyone?) but have never tried it using Worcestershire sauce . . . but I bet I do next time – sounds yummy! (And I totally agree with you on the salt!)
Karly says
Hahaha! I hope he doesn’t tick off the wrong person anytime soon! 🙂
Debra says
Lol about your crazy-driving husband! As I read it I’m laughing my buns off! I can just hear the conversations in your car lol!! As I’m reading though, I’m thinking she must make him some really great food! And it’s true .. this dish sounds delicious but even better than that, really simple! I’ll have to give it a try. I have a 17 yo boy who LOVES beef! He is just learning to drive lord help me!
Karly says
Pretty sure he only sticks around for the food at this point. 😉
I hope this is a hit with your teenager!
Robbie says
Looks good and easy to make. I love 3, 4 or 5-ingredient crockpot meals. Can’t wait to try it!
Karly says
Hope you love it!
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Nina says
Hilarious! I don’t have that problem with my husband (thankfully). He’s actually the only person I’ve dated that doesn’t scare me while driving! One of the reasons why I married him. 🙂
This recipe looks yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Jocelyn says
This is delicious! I couldn’t find papperdelle noodles, but egg noodles worked great. The seasoning was perfect; I didn’t add any additional salt. Also, I cut back a little bit on the butter. All in all, a terrific recipe that I will make again. Thanks!
Karly says
Glad you enjoyed this one! 🙂
Sharee @ Savory Spicerack says
I am loving this slow cooker beef noodle recipe! My hubby is a good driver but an awful “back sit driver”. I feel like the driver’s ed instructor is with me when he rides with me…. LOL so maybe I’m the bad driver…. LOL
Karly says
Haha! I would hate to have the driver instructor with me all day. 😉
Cathy says
OMG – still laughing. Although, I was the victim of road rage a few months ago because I wouldn’t let the guy in – he cut me off, slammed on his brakes, and got out! I was stuck on an exit ramp with nowhere to go – thankfully he got back in his truck and then followed me for miles. SCARY!
Your recipe sounds awesome – I will be trying that soon.
Karly says
Yikes! That is super scary!! People are so crazy.
Meat Loaf says
Hey Karly,
That reminds of a Japanese recipe we tried before. I will try this one as well, I just hope its as healthy as any noodles recipe 🙂
KAREN says
Making this right now and it smells amazing. One question, I add the shredded beef along with all the juice from the crockpot to the noodles correct?
Karly says
I don’t add the juice, but it’s not going to hurt anything if you do. 🙂
Teri says
Your husband’s not from New England , is he?
Karly says
Haha, nope. He’s from the Midwest, if you can believe that.
joni polson says
My husband is the same way until I get out my phone and hit video I always promise him I will post it on
facebook the way he drives. He immediately changes his attitude. Works every time have made this roast with noodles and it is delicious. Thanks
Helen says
Looks and sounds deelish! Question, tho: Do you not need to brown the e meat (in a pan or Dutch oven) before putting it in the slow cooker? Thx!
Karly says
You can brown the meat, but I often don’t. When I do slow cooker meals, I usually dump and go. 🙂
Rachel says
Can you cook this on low in the slow cooker?? Thanks!!
Karly says
Sure can! High for 4 hours or low for 8 hours.
Marty says
Sounds great! Will this make some juice to have mashed potatoes with? Can wait to try this
Megan says
When You add the noodles back to the pot are you adding it to the crockpot or the pot you boiled the water in?
Karly says
Hi Megan! I add them to the pot the noodles cooked in after I’ve drained the water. Then shred the beef and add the beef and butter to the pot with the noodles. 🙂
Deann says
I made the beef ahead of time. We ended up having it as sandwiches. It was sooo good!! Froze what was left over. Never even had it with noodles. I did put some chicken broth to make sure it was juicy. Turned out great.
Karly says
Sounds delicious!