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Some of the best recipes don’t come from careful planning—they come from a busy workday, a few pantry substitutions, and a little kitchen creativity.

This Slow Cooker Pepperoncini Beef and Noodles started as inspiration from a classic Mississippi pot roast, but by the time dinner hit the table, it had become something all its own. London broil slowly cooks with sweet onions, garlic, ranch seasoning, pepperoncini peppers, and rich beef broth before being tossed with wide egg noodles. Finished with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled feta, and a sprinkle of parsley, every bite is hearty, comforting, and packed with flavor.

It’s the perfect meal to assemble before heading to work and come home to hours later.

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Tools from the Kitchen:

• Slow cooker

• Cast iron skillet

• Large pot

• Tongs

• Sharp knife

• Cutting board

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Wooden spoon

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Ingredients:

• 1¼ lb London broil

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ¾ tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 medium Vidalia onion, cut into wedges

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ cup mild pepperoncini rings

• ½ cup hot pepperoncini rings

• 2 tbsp pepperoncini juice

• 2 cups beef broth

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 1½ tbsp ranch seasoning

• 12 oz wide egg noodles

• Sour cream, for serving

• Crumbled feta cheese

• Dried parsley

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Prepare:

1. Pat the London broil dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef for 3–4 minutes per side.

3. Add the Vidalia onion and garlic to the bottom of the slow cooker.

4. Place the seared beef on top.

5. Add the mild and hot pepperoncini rings, pepperoncini juice, beef broth, butter, and ranch seasoning.

6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or until the beef is fork tender.

7. If necessary, Remove the beef, shred or slice it against the grain, and return it to the slow cooker.

8. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions and drain.

9. Stir the cooked noodles into the beef and broth until coated.

10. Serve each bowl with a dollop of sour cream, crumbled feta, and a sprinkle of dried parsley.

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Notes from the Kitchen:

• This recipe was assembled before a long workday, making dinner practically effortless when it was time to eat.

• A mix of hot and mild pepperoncini rings added just enough heat without overwhelming the dish.

• The extra beef broth transformed the recipe into a rich, comforting beef and noodle meal instead of a traditional Mississippi-style roast.

• Stir the sour cream into individual bowls rather than the slow cooker for the creamiest finish.

• Leftovers reheat beautifully with a splash of beef broth.

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