Description
Hearty cheesy beef noodle bake combines comfort ingredients for a satisfying family meal. Simple ingredients merge with classic techniques to create a delicious pasta experience you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) thinly sliced beefsteak
- 8 oz (227 g) sliced provolone cheese
- 1 cup (113 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 6 cups (454 g) cooked egg noodles
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (237 ml) beef broth
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Searing Proteins: Heat olive oil in a skillet and caramelize beefsteak slices until achieving a deep golden-brown exterior, developing rich flavor complexity.
- Aromatic Foundation: In the same skillet, sauté onions, green bell peppers, and garlic until softened, creating a fragrant vegetable base, then lightly dust with flour to enhance depth and texture.
- Liquid Infusion: Transfer seared beef and vegetable mixture to slow cooker, introducing beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper to establish a robust cooking environment.
- Tenderization Process: Slow cook on low temperature for 6 hours, allowing proteins to become incredibly tender and absorb surrounding seasoning nuances.
- Layering Textures: Gently incorporate pre-cooked egg noodles into the beef mixture, creating a harmonious blend of protein and pasta that ensures balanced bite and consistency.
- Cheese Transformation: Generously cover the noodle-beef blend with provolone and mozzarella cheeses, preparing for a decadent melting process that will bind ingredients together.
- Final Melding: Increase slow cooker temperature to high, encouraging cheese to melt into a golden, bubbling surface that promises a luxurious, comforting culinary experience.
Notes
- Sear Beef for Flavor Depth: Brown meat quickly in hot skillet to lock in rich, caramelized taste and create a flavor foundation for the entire dish.
- Layer Vegetables Strategically: Sauté onions, peppers, and garlic to release natural sweetness and develop complex aromatic base before combining with beef.
- Slow Cook for Tender Perfection: Low and slow cooking method breaks down meat fibers, ensuring melt-in-your-mouth texture and intense flavor infusion.
- Cheese Melting Technique: Add cheese during final high-temperature stage to achieve golden, bubbly top that creates irresistible crispy edges and creamy center.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg