Description
Hearty German-style beef and noodles dance with rich, comforting flavors that promise pure culinary satisfaction. Savory beef strips and tender egg noodles create a classic homestyle meal perfect for hungry families seeking warmth and deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (450 g) beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
Seasonings and Spices:
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup water (optional for adjusting consistency)
- 12 ounces (340 g) egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a robust skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over robust flame. Generously season meat with aromatic salt and cracked pepper.
- Caramelize meat surfaces until deep golden brown, developing rich exterior flavors. Transfer protein to temporary holding plate.
- Reduce cooking temperature and introduce finely chopped aromatics. Gently sweat onions until translucent and fragrant, releasing subtle sweet undertones.
- Reintroduce seared meat into vegetable landscape. Pour robust liquid elements – broth, Worcestershire sauce, and herbal accents.
- Initiate gentle simmering process, allowing liquid to slowly embrace meat fibers. Cover and transform tough protein into tender morsels through patient cooking method.
- When meat reaches sublime tenderness, integrate egg noodles directly into flavor-rich environment. Allow pasta to absorb surrounding culinary essence.
- Monitor noodle texture, ensuring they reach perfect al dente consistency without becoming mushy. Adjust liquid volume if necessary for ideal moisture balance.
- Optional refinement involves whisking cornstarch mixture to create luxuriously smooth sauce texture, elevating overall dish complexity.
- Finish with delicate fresh herb garnish, creating visual and aromatic final touch. Serve immediately while ingredients remain piping hot and vibrant.
Notes
- Opt for chuck roast or sirloin for maximum tenderness and flavor depth in your beef dish.
- Choose wide egg noodles to capture more sauce and create a more luxurious eating experience.
- Slow cooking transforms tough meat cuts into melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness, so patience is key during simmering.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular egg noodles with rice noodles or zucchini noodles and use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.
- Enhance protein content by adding sliced mushrooms during the sautéing stage for extra umami and nutritional boost.
- Create make-ahead magic by preparing this recipe a day in advance, allowing flavors to develop and intensify overnight in the refrigerator.
- Control sauce thickness by adjusting liquid quantities or using arrowroot instead of cornstarch for a smoother, glossier finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg