beef and noodles - crockpot favorite

Although we are about to burn ourselves out on "crockpot classics", beef and noodles is a favorite with Brandon and Drake and since I don't have much time, the crockpot is the answer.

Recipe:

1.5 - 2 lb. roast (pot roast)
1 lb. egg noodles (extra wide)
1 can beef broth (optional)
1 1/2 cups water
salt & pepper
Garlic power or crushed garlic ( I use about a tablespoon and that leaves a "hint" of garlic)


Place roast in crockpot with water. Season meat with salt, pepper, and garlic. Place crockpot on low for 6-8 hours. Remove roast and fat from crockpot. Place dry noodles in crockpot with remaining broth (if necessary, add once can of beef broth). Cover crockpot and turn on hi. Allow noodles to cook alone for 20 minutes. Shred beef or cut, depending on preference, and add to noodles after 20 minutes. Stir noodles and beef together and cook covered for about 20 mintues.

For faster cooking method. Boil a mixture of beef broth and water and add noodles. Allow to fully cook and then add meat. This will take off about 10-20 minutes of cooking time, but may reduce the flavor of the final dish.

Have you made this dish? Do you have suggestions or comments to add?