Easy Beef and Noodles: Your Ultimate Comfort Food Fix

This Easy Beef and Noodles recipe offers a quick and comforting meal that wraps you in warmth.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 plates

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 600

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Beef Mixture

1.5 pounds Beef Chuck Provides tender meat
2 cups Beef Broth Can substitute with vegetable broth
2 tablespoons Cold Water For mixing with cornstarch
2 tablespoons Butter You can use olive oil
2 tablespoons Cornstarch Arrowroot is a good alternative
2 pieces Bay Leaves Can use fresh thyme as a substitute
1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can be used in larger quantities
to taste Salt Key seasoning
to taste Pepper Key seasoning

Noodles

8 ounces Wide Egg Noodles Gluten-free options available

Equipment

large skillet
Pot
mixing bowl

Method

Cooking Steps

Step 1: Brown the Beef - In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until melted. Add beef chuck and sear for 8-10 minutes.
Step 2: Simmer with Broth - Pour in beef broth, add bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20-30 minutes.
Step 3: Thicken the Sauce - Mix cornstarch with cold water, stir into simmering mixture, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Step 4: Prepare Noodles - Cook wide egg noodles in salted water for 8-10 minutes, then drain.
Step 5: Serve - Place cooked noodles on plates, top with creamy beef mixture, and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or pairing it with an Asian Cucumber Salad for a refreshing crunch.

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