Beef and Noodles Recipe – Easy Comfort Food Dinner
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Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- Skillet (for browning beef)
- Wooden spoon
- Pasta pot and colander
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 2 tbsp flour or cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Brown Beef: Heat oil in a large pot. Sear beef cubes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Build Broth: Add onion and garlic to the pot. Sauté until fragrant. Pour in beef broth, scraping up browned bits. Return beef to pot.
- Simmer: Cover and cook on low heat for 1–2 hours until beef is tender.
- Cook Noodles: Boil egg noodles separately until al dente. Drain well.
- Combine: Add noodles to beef and broth mixture. Stir gently until coated in gravy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or chives.
- Expert Tip: For thicker gravy, whisk flour or cornstarch into a small amount of broth, then stir into the pot before adding noodles.
Notes
- Chuck roast is ideal for tenderness, but stew meat works too.
- Store noodles separately if making ahead—they absorb liquid quickly.
- For a creamy variation, stir in sour cream or heavy cream before serving.
- Add vegetables like carrots, peas, or mushrooms for extra nutrition.
- Freeze beef and gravy separately; cook noodles fresh when reheating.