Description
Easy Beef And Noodles is a comforting, hearty meal of tender beef strips simmered in a savory, velvety sauce and tossed with wide egg noodles—perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin or stew meat, cut into 1″ strips
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 2 tbsp all‑purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil or butter in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium‑high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper and brown in batches, 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Add onions to the same pan; sauté 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over onions and garlic; stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up brown bits.
- Return beef (and juices) to the pan. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 20–25 minutes until beef is tender and sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain well.
- Stir cooked noodles into the beef mixture until coated. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Spoon into bowls, garnish with parsley and additional black pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use well-marbled beef for richer flavor; slow-cook chuck or stew meat if preferred.
- Dry both beef and pan surface before searing to get a good crust.
- For gluten-free version, use GF flour and noodles.
- Having sauce and noodles separately freeze best—combine after reheating noodles.
- Enhance with veggies like peas, carrots, or mushrooms added with the beef.