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Hearty Homemade Beef and Noodles

Hearty Homemade Beef and Noodles for Cozy Family Nights

Hearty Homemade Beef and Noodles is a comforting dish featuring tender beef and creamy egg noodles, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 tablespoons Butter can substitute for olive oil
  • 1 pound Beef Chuck can swap with ground beef
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Beef Broth chicken broth can be a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch omit for a lighter sauce
  • 2 bay leaves Bay Leaves essential for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme fresh herbs can be used
  • to taste Salt adjust according to taste
  • to taste Pepper adjust according to taste
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Wide Egg Noodles gluten-free noodles are an alternative
For Thickening
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water to mix with cornstarch

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Small bowl
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add beef chuck pieces and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned on all sides.
  2. Pour in beef broth, deglaze skillet, add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes until beef is fork-tender.
  3. Mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth, then stir into the beef mixture. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until sauce thickens.
  4. In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook egg noodles according to package instructions for 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  5. Plate the cooked noodles and ladle the beef mixture over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container; refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat with a splash of broth or water.

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