Easy Beef and Noodles Recipe (2024)

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Beef and Noodles is the ultimate comfort food with tender beef pieces and homemade egg noodles cooked in a delicious broth that makes its own gravy. This one-pot meal is super easy to make from scratch.

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This recipe is one of my all-time favorite classic comfort foods. Beef and Noodles smells great as the beef simmers for hours before adding the homemade noodles to the delicious beef broth.

It is a hearty rib-sticking meal that you can serve with just bread and butter or a simple veggie side dish. This freezes well too, so you can cook it up and serve a crowd or you can freeze some for quick meals later!

Ingredients

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  • Chuck roast — You can use a different cut of beef here, but this is my preferred option.
  • Condensed beef broth
  • Beef bullion cubes
  • A beef flavor enhancer like Kitchen Bouquet
  • Onion
  • Seasoned salt
  • Flour
  • Baking powder
  • Eggs
  • Milk

The last four ingredients are for the homemade egg noodles and are so worth the extra work! You can use dried noodles, but these fluffy dumpling noodles really absorb the flavor for a more savory dish.

How to Make Beef and Noodles

This recipe can totally be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker!

  1. First, combine your beef, beef broth, beef flavor enhancer, seasoned salt (optional but definitely worth it), and onion in a pot with enough water to cover the beef. Let it simmer for at least 2 hours but 4 is better.
  2. Now, time to make the noodles! Mix your flour and baking powder in one bowl and milk and eggs in a second bowl. Mix the wet ingredients into the dry until smooth. You may need to knead the dough a few times during the mixing to get it fully combined.
  3. Ready to roll! Dust your surface with flour and roll the dough slightly thinner than you want your finished noodles. They will rise as they cook from the baking powder in the boiling broth. Then, cut the noodles into strips and let them dry a bit before proceeding.
  4. Once the beef has simmered for hours, add enough water to cover the beef again and bring to a boil. Then, add the noodles a small handful at a time and stir in between additions. This prevents the noodles from sticking to each other and making a gooey mess! The idea is to let the liquid come back to a boil before adding more noodles so that the ones in the pan can start to firm up and form a kind of protective outer layer.
  5. When all the noodles have been added, reduce the heat to a low boil and continue cooking and stirring frequently until the noodles are done. This will take longer for thicker noodles. Serve as soon as the noodles are done!

How to Make Beef and Noodles in a Crockpot

A slow cooker can be used for this recipe, but be warned, the temperature needs to be blazing hot to cook homemade noodles at the end. I recommend making the beef all day in the Crockpot and transferring to a pot to finish if you can.

First, combine the beef pieces, beef broth, bouillon cubes, beef enhancer, onions, and extra water in the crock and set to high for 4 hours or low for 6 to 8 hours.

Then, once the beef is tender, kick it onto high and when the broth starts to bubble around the edges toss in the egg noodles and give it a stir. Put the lid on and continue to cook on high, stirring occasionally until the noodles are tender.

Do not stir them as often as you would when cooking on the stovetop because you will destroy the noodles! The timing on this will vary depending on the thickness of the noodles you used.

How to Make Egg Noodles

Homemade egg noodles are simple to make. It just takes a couple of basic pantry ingredients: flour, eggs, milk, and baking powder. Baking powder doesn’t even have to be used in a pinch. It just makes the noodles a little thicker.

To make homemade egg noodles, mix your flour and baking soda in one bowl and your milk and eggs in a second bowl. There is no salt added to these noodles, they will pick up the flavor and salt from the broth.

Then, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients (Photo 1) and mix well. It may take some kneading to get it all mixed in by hand.

I use the food processor. If you’re using a food processor for these noodles, add the four and baking powder to the bowl and turn it on. With the processor running I pour in the egg and milk mixture. Process just until a ball forms.

Once your dough is done, sprinkle a work area with flour and roll the dough out into the thickness you want. (Photo 3) If you used baking powder they will be almost double the thickness you have rolled them, so keep this in mind as you’re rolling.

If your dough starts to stick to your surface, add a little more flour.

Cut the noodles into strips about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick slices, then cut those into desired lengths. (Photo 4) I like them to be about 3 to 4 inches long. A pizza wheel cutter works great for this job!

Toss the noodles with any excess flour from the work area or lightly coat with additional flour and toss. (Photo 5) Set the noodles aside until you are ready to use them. These noodles can be left to dry for up to 6 hours.

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Egg Noodle Substitutes

Frozen egg noodles can be used in place of homemade noodles.

The next best alternative is thick dried kluski noodles if you are lucky enough to have them in your area.

If all you have are the skinny thin egg noodles like the ones people use in soup, the cooking time will be super short for the noodles and you will need to thicken the broth at the end.

Be careful not to overcook these noodles. Follow the package directions for cooking time. You can also cook thinner noodles separately, thicken the broth with a cornstarch slurry, and serve over the cooked noodles.

How to Store Leftovers

Beef and Noodles can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Allow frozen noodles to thaw before attempting to reheat, or the noodles will break apart as you stir.

The best way to reheat Beef and Noodles is to warm a little beef broth or water in a pan, bring it up to a simmer and add the noodles to the pan. This will help loosen the noodles and prevent too much breakage.

Microwaving is faster, but it will definitely dry out some of the noodles on the edges of the bowl. Heat for about a minute and stir, then heat for another minute.

Any way you choose to reheat leftover beef and egg noodles will benefit from the addition of extra liquid.

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Beef and Noodles

A warm and satisfying comfort meal that's sure to satisfy the heartiest of appetites.

5 from 7 votes

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours hours

Total Time: 3 hours hours 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 12 Servings

Calories: 255kcal

Author: Beth Mueller

Ingredients

Beef and Broth

  • 2 pounds chuck roast silver membrane removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cans condensed beef broth
  • 4 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet or other flavor enhancer
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt optional

Egg Noodles

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Instructions

Beef and Broth

  • STOVETOP: Combine roast cubes, beef broth (undiluted), beef flavor enhancer, seasoned salt, and onion in a large saucepan. Add just enough water to cover the beef. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and simmer 2 to 4 hours or until beef is tender.

    CROCKPOT: Place roast, broth, flavor enhancer and onion in a crockpot and cook over high heat for 4 to 6 hours or until meat is tender.

Egg Noodles

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and baking powder. Stir to combine.

  • Combine eggs and milk in a separate bowl and mix to combine.

  • Stir until smooth. You may need to knead it a few times.

  • Lightly dust a work surface with flour. Roll dough out to desired thickness, slightly thinner than you want the cooked noodles as they will swell.

  • Cut dough into strips or desired shape. Frozen egg noodles or dried kluski noodles can be used instead.

Beef and Noodles

  • Bring broth to a boil, and drop in noodles. Reduce heat to medium low and cook until noodles are tender.

Notes

  • Homemade Egg Noodles can be mixed with a mixer. Additionally, the dough can be mixed in a food processor. Add the the flour and baking powder to the bowl and turn the machine on. While the machine is running add the milk and egg mixture through the top and run just until a ball forms.
  • Homemade Egg Noodles can be replaced by frozen egg noodles or dried thick kluski noodles.
  • Nutritional data provided are estimates only and will vary based on many factors.

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Nutrition

Serving: 11/2 cups | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 849mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 84IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg

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Elizabeth (Beth) Mueller

Elizabeth (Beth) Mueller is a food journalist, CEO of Pear Tree Kitchen, and co-creator of Food Blogger Help. She also has a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and a registered nurse licensed in the State of Oklahoma. When she has free time between writing, blogging, and cooking, she can be found volunteering as an RN with the Oklahoma Medical Reserve Corps.

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FAQs

How long does it take to cook egg noodles? ›

Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil over high heat. Drop in the egg noodles and stir so they don't stick. Cook until just past al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.

Can beef and noodles be frozen? ›

Beef and noodles can be frozen in an airtight container for up to two months. Upon thawing and reheating, add a bit of beef broth to help revive the creamy sauce.

Are egg noodles gluten free? ›

Unfortunately, regular egg noodles are not gluten-free as they are made with flour. However, don't be too disappointed because we have five more amazing gluten-free noodle options below! Keep reading to find out.

Can I just crack an egg into my noodles? ›

In a medium bowl, combine the noodles and the seasoning packet with 2 cups of water and microwave on high power until the noodles are cooked, 4 minutes. Stir the noodles and crack the egg on top. Microwave on high power until the egg white is just cooked through but the yolk is still runny in the center, 1 minute.

How many minutes to cook a noodles? ›

Plan on cooking your dry noodles anywhere from 8 to 10 minutes, depending on the type of pasta. However, start checking it after four minutes because it can vary based on the size of the noodle. If you've made fresh pasta noodles, you may only need to boil for a minute or two, sometimes three.

How long is beef and noodles good for in the fridge? ›

USDA recommends using cooked leftovers within 3 to 4 days. There are two different families of bacteria: pathogenic bacteria, the kind that cause foodborne illness, and spoilage bacteria, the kind of bacteria that cause foods to deteriorate and develop unpleasant odors, tastes, and textures.

What cut of beef is good for noodles? ›

For the best flavor and fall-apart texture that's iconic to beef and noodles, use a chuck or rump roast. Carrots, celery, and onion are also known as mirepoix.

How do you make homemade noodles and freeze them? ›

If you have leftover pasta dough, or if you want to pre-make your dough for later use, simply make your dough and roll it into one large ball. Lightly flatten the dough into a disk and then wrap the dough in a double layer of heavy duty plastic wrap and place it in your freezer.

Can diabetics eat egg noodles? ›

Egg noodles are typically not better than pasta for diabetics - typically pasta is better than egg noodles for diabetics. This is because egg noodles are high in carbohydrates (40 grams per 1 cup serving) compared to white pasta (30 grams per 1 cup serving).

Which is healthier noodles or spaghetti? ›

Beyond the sensory experience, Pasta made from Durum Wheat Semolina offers notable nutritional advantages over noodles made from maida. Durum wheat semolina is rich in essential nutrients, including fibre, protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Which is healthier pasta or egg noodles? ›

Egg noodles' nutritional content is similar to that of regular pasta but slightly lower in calories, carbs, and protein ( 1 , 2 ). They're also often enriched, meaning that certain vitamins and minerals have been added, increasing their nutritional value.

How do you know when egg noodles are done? ›

“Doneness” really depends on your personal preference. Start by checking for doneness at the minimum recommended cooking time on the package. Test by tasting a single piece. Noodles should be “al dente” (“to the tooth”) or tender with a slight bite or firmness.

Can you over boil egg noodles? ›

Yes, you can. If you've got dry noodles check the instructions on the bag. When the recommended time gets close, taste a noodle to see if it's done to your liking. If you're going to finish cooking them in a sauce, reduce your boiling time by two minutes.

Can you soak egg noodles instead of boiling? ›

About this method: The goal of this method is to cut down on the cooking time by soaking the pasta in cold water fist. Soak the pasta strands for 90 minutes to give the noodles time to absorb the moisture without activating the starches. The pasta is pliable but not gummy.

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