Description
A delicious and hearty beef stew loaded with tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and egg noodles, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 bay leaves
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches, searing until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add the remaining oil and sauté onions and garlic until softened. Stir in carrots and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Thicken the Stew: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir well for about 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste until combined.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the beef to the pot. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours or until beef is tender.
- Cook the Noodles: About 10 minutes before serving, cook the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Final Touches: Remove bay leaves from the stew. Add cooked noodles to the stew and mix well.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, deglaze the pot with a bit of red wine before adding the beef broth.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, you can mash some potatoes into the broth.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper just before serving for optimal taste.
- This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: main dish
- Method: stove top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg