Description
A hearty and comforting Beef and Noodles recipe featuring tender, slow-simmered beef chuck in a rich, flavorful sauce served over wide egg noodles. Perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Beef and Sauce
- 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
Noodles
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter, then the beef pieces. Brown the beef for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking and color development.
- Simmer the Beef: Pour 2 cups of beef broth into the skillet with the browned beef. Add bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer gently for 20-30 minutes until the beef is tender. Gradually add the remaining 1 cup of beef broth as the liquid cooks off to keep the meat moist and flavorful.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water until dissolved. Stir this slurry into the skillet with the beef. Continue cooking uncovered for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a rich consistency.
- Cook the Noodles: Meanwhile, prepare the wide egg noodles in a separate pot according to the package instructions. Drain once cooked and keep warm.
- Serve: Remove the bay leaves from the beef mixture. Spoon the thickened beef and sauce mixture over the cooked egg noodles. Serve hot and enjoy your savory Beef and Noodles meal!
Notes
- Be sure to brown the beef thoroughly to develop depth of flavor.
- Add broth gradually during simmering to maintain a moist texture and rich sauce.
- Use cold water for the cornstarch slurry to prevent lumps in the sauce.
- If preferred, wide egg noodles can be substituted with other pasta shapes like pappardelle or fettuccine.
- This dish can be complemented with steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
