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Tender Beef and Noodles covered in thick brown gravy, garnished with parsley

Beef and Noodles

This cozy, slow-cooked beef and noodles is the kind of hearty, comforting dinner that fills the kitchen with warmth and everyone’s bowl with rich, savory goodness.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Keyword: beef and noodles, comfort food dinner, hearty family meal, slow simmered beef
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Rest Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 590kcal
Cost: $28

Ingredients

  • 2.75 pounds chuck roast cut into large bite-size cubes for braising
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt fine salt adjusted to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground for best flavor
  • 2.5 tablespoons vegetable oil neutral oil for searing
  • 1 extra-large onion finely chopped for the sauce base
  • 4 cloves garlic minced very small so it melts into the sauce
  • 5.5 cups beef broth low-sodium preferred for control of salt
  • 2.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce for deep savory flavor
  • 1.25 teaspoons dried thyme crumbled between fingers
  • 3 bay leaves whole to be removed later
  • 4 tablespoons cornstarch for thickening the gravy
  • 4 tablespoons water cold to mix with cornstarch
  • 16 ounces egg noodles wide or extra-wide work best
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped for finishing

Instructions

  • Season the beef pieces all over with the salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then add the beef in batches and sear until well-browned on all sides, transferring it to a plate once browned.
  • Add the chopped onion to the same pot and cook until soft and lightly golden, then stir in the garlic and cook just until fragrant.
  • Splash in a small amount of the broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen the flavorful bits, then return the beef to the pot and pour in the remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves.
  • Bring everything to a gentle boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer slowly until the beef is very tender.
  • Whisk the cornstarch with the water in a small bowl, then stir it into the pot and cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • While the beef finishes, cook the egg noodles in a separate pot according to the package directions and drain well.
  • Spoon the tender beef and rich sauce over the noodles and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

Slow-simmered meals like this always seem to make the house feel calmer and cozier. The rich gravy, tender beef, and soft noodles come together in a way that feels like a warm blanket after a long day.

Nutrition

Serving: 450g | Calories: 590kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 520mg | Potassium: 1080mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 5mg