Description
This comforting beef and noodles recipe combines tender strips of beef with wide, soft egg noodles in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings, it’s hearty, versatile, and full of warmth. Simple techniques and thoughtful ingredient choices make it a go-to dish for cozy meals at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef chuck roast, thinly sliced
- 12 oz wide egg noodles (or gluten-free noodles)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown beef strips in batches; remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- Deglaze with 1/2 cup beef broth, scraping up brown bits. Return beef to pan with remaining broth, Worcestershire, and paprika. Simmer 10 minutes.
- Cook noodles until just underdone; drain.
- Stir noodles into beef mixture and cook 2–3 minutes until fully combined. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley or chives and serve hot.
Notes
- Slightly undercook noodles to prevent mushiness.
- Adjust seasoning at the end; broth and Worcestershire vary in saltiness.
- Optional: a splash of cream or Dijon mustard can elevate the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–6
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg