Here’s a cozy, homestyle Beef and Noodles recipe — tender beef in a rich gravy with hearty egg noodles.
🍴 Ingredients (6 servings)
For the Beef:
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2 lbs beef chuck roast (cut into large chunks)
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2 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 onion (chopped)
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3 garlic cloves (minced)
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4 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
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2 bay leaves
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1 tsp salt (to taste)
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½ tsp black pepper
For the Noodles:
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12 oz egg noodles (homemade or store-bought)
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2 tbsp butter
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2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Brown the Beef
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Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
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Sear beef chunks until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Build the Base
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In the same pot, sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
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Add garlic, cook 1 minute more.
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Return beef to pot.
3. Simmer the Beef
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Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 ½ – 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
4. Cook the Noodles
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Remove beef and shred or cut into bite-sized pieces. Discard bay leaves.
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Bring broth to a gentle boil. Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions until tender.
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Stir beef back into pot. Add butter for richness.
5. Serve
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Spoon into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty bread or biscuits.