Description
This Easy Beef and Noodles recipe is a comforting one-pot meal that is perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. Tender beef stew meat or sirloin is simmered with onions, garlic, and egg noodles in a savory broth seasoned with Worcestershire sauce. A simple yet satisfying dish that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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Beef and Noodles:
- 1 pound beef stew meat or sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and brown the beef: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Add diced onion and garlic to the pan, sauté until onion is soft, about 3 minutes.
- Simmer with broth and seasonings: Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 30-40 minutes until beef is tender.
- Cook the noodles: Add egg noodles to the pot and simmer uncovered for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Thicken the sauce (optional): Stir in cornstarch slurry if desired, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped parsley before serving, if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute beef with ground beef for a quicker version.
- Add frozen peas or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- For a creamier texture, stir in ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
