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Delicious Traditional Homestyle Beef and Noodles served in a comforting bowl.

Beef and Noodles

A cozy, filling dish of tender beef, soft noodles, and rich broth that evokes nostalgia and comfort, perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds Beef chuck roast About 2 to 2.5 pounds
  • 1-2 tablespoons Oil For browning
  • 1 large Onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 6 cups Beef broth Low sodium if possible
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Plus more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme Or Italian seasoning
  • 2 pieces Bay leaves
  • 10-12 ounces Egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch mixed with water Optional, for thickening
  • to taste Chopped parsley Optional, for a fresh finish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chuck roast dry and cut it into big chunks.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat and brown the beef, building flavor in batches.
  3. Lower heat, add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, then add garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
  4. Pour the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves into the pot.
  5. Add the browned beef back and bring to a gentle simmer.
Cooking
  1. Cover and cook on low heat for 2.5 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.
  2. Remove beef, shred it with forks, discard fat, and return it to the pot.
  3. Bring the broth to a simmer and stir in the egg noodles, cooking for 6 to 10 minutes until tender.
  4. If desired, stir in cornstarch slurry during the last couple of minutes until it thickens.
  5. Remove bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed before serving.

Notes

Let the dish sit for about 5 minutes before serving for better flavor integration. This dish can be made in a slow cooker and tastes even better as leftovers.