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THE BEST Beef and Noodles

Tender beef, savory broth, and hearty egg noodles create a comforting and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
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THE BEST Beef and Noodles
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:3 hours
Total Time:3 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 2 ish pounds beef chuck roast cut into 2-inch pieces
  • fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons avocado oil divided
  • 1/2 large yellow onion finely diced
  • 6-7 cloves garlic pressed
  • 8 cups water divided
  • 2 T Better Than Bouillon Beef
  • 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 2 T Cornstarch
  • 2 T Cold Water

Instructions

  • Sear the beef in batches: Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper, then coat them in flour. Brown the beef in a large stockpot over medium-high heat, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Transfer the browned beef to a clean plate as you go.
  • Sauté the aromatics: Add the oil to the stockpot, if needed. Sauté the onion for 4-5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked beef, thyme, bay leaf, Worcestershire sauce, and 6 cups of water to the pot. Stir to combine.
  • Slow cook the beef: Bring to a low simmer, and add bouillon. Reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender enough to shred easily with a fork.
  • Shred the beef: Carefully transfer the cooked beef to a clean plate and shred it into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
  • Cook the noodles: Add the remaining 2 cups of water/stock to the pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Add the egg noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
  • I usually like to create a slurry of cornstarch and cold water and thicken the gravy up a bit before adding the beef in. Use more or less for the desired thickness.
  • Combine and serve: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the shredded beef. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve immediately, garnished with black pepper.
Servings: 6