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Beef and Noodles

Beef and Noodles is a cozy, creamy comfort-food dinner made with tender beef, wide egg noodles, savory beef broth, and a rich, creamy sauce. It's an easy family meal that's perfect for busy weeknights and can be customized with mushrooms or vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds beef stew meat or sirloin tips cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced, optional
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped

Method
 

  1. Pat the beef dry and season with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown the beef in batches for about 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer the beef to a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
  5. Add the minced garlic and optional mushrooms. Cook for another 1–2 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir for about 1 minute.
  7. Slowly pour in the beef broth while stirring. Add Worcestershire sauce and dried thyme.
  8. Return the browned beef and any juices to the pot.
  9. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook on low for 45–60 minutes, or until the beef is tender.
  10. Stir in the egg noodles and cook according to the package directions, usually 7–10 minutes.
  11. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and sour cream until smooth.
  12. Avoid boiling after adding the dairy. Taste and adjust the seasonings.
  13. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Brown the beef in batches for better flavor.
Wide egg noodles work especially well because they hold the creamy sauce.
Add the noodles near the end to prevent them from becoming mushy.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little extra beef broth.
Keep the heat low after adding the cream and sour cream.
Mushrooms, peas, carrots, or green beans can be added for extra flavor and texture.