Description
Old Fashioned Beef & Noodles is a timeless comfort food that evokes the warmth of family gatherings and cozy dinners. This hearty dish features tender beef simmered in a rich broth, combined with egg noodles for a satisfying meal everyone will love. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe delivers flavorful, savory goodness in every bite. With its straightforward preparation and minimal ingredients, you can easily create a nostalgic dish that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
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- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 3–4 pound beef chuck roast
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 1 medium white onion (diced)
- 2 Tbsp onion soup mix
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 16 oz. egg noodles
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 3 Tbsp corn starch
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove beef from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until onions are translucent (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in onion soup mix, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper. Return seared beef to the pot.
- Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook slowly for about 6-8 hours or until tender.
- Remove beef from the pot and shred using two forks.
- Cook egg noodles according to package instructions; drain when done.
- To thicken the sauce, mix corn starch with water and stir into reserved cooking liquid along with butter and flour until thickened.
- Combine shredded beef with sauce and cooked noodles; stir to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg