Homemade Stovetop Beef and Noodles – Cozy, One-Pot Comfort Food
Tender beef simmered in savory broth with hearty egg noodles — a comforting stovetop classic made in one pot.
Ingredients
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2 lbs chuck roast or stew meat, cubed
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1 tbsp oil or butter
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1 onion, chopped
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2–3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups beef broth (low-sodium)
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
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1 bay leaf
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Salt and pepper to taste
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8–10 oz wide egg noodles
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1 tbsp flour or cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional for thickening)
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Fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large pot. Brown beef in batches. Set aside.
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Sauté onion in the same pot. Add garlic and cook briefly.
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Pour in broth, scraping the pan. Add beef, bay leaf, and Worcestershire. Simmer covered for 1½–2 hours.
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Add noodles and cook uncovered for 8–10 minutes until tender.
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(Optional) Thicken with flour or cornstarch slurry if desired.
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Remove from heat, season to taste, and serve with parsley.
Notes
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Add vegetables like peas or mushrooms near the end.
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Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days.
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Use lean beef and whole wheat noodles for a lighter version.