How to Make the Best Beef and Noodles

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Chunks of tender beef tossed with thick egg noodles in beef gravy. My Mom's old fashioned Beef & Noodles is pure comfort food, my friends!

This recipe for Beef & Noodles is one of those recipes that I hold close to my heart.  It was one of my MOST favorite meals as a child growing up.

To me, this meal just screams COMFORT!  Thick egg noodles, engulfed in a flavorful gravy made from simmering the beef, onions, celery, in the beef stock.

I loved when I asked my mom, "What's for dinner?" and she answered "Beef & Noodles!"  It was always one of my most favorite meals.

After she answered, the worst part was waiting for it to be time to eat!

I first posted this recipe in May of 2014, and once I decided to add the recipe video,  I decided it needed a little "facelift" and to be re-shared.

homemade egg noodles

Even more so now that I am completely OBSESSED with making my own egg noodles. Another thing I loved to do when I was growing up.

So, when I re-made this recipe recently I used them, and it was a total game-changer.

I mean … just LOOK!!

Now don't let the whole homemade noodle thing intimidate you.  This meal is perfectly fine with the frozen egg noodles or the dry ones, too.

Ingredients in Beef & Noodles:

• Egg Noodles
• Beef Stew Meat
• celery
• onion
• beef stock
• cornstarch
• salt & pepper

The full printable recipe is at the bottom of this post.  Here are a few photos to show you just how simple it is to make.

Add the chunks of beef, onions, and celery into a large pot on the stove.

Add the stock, salt and pepper it, and cover it and let it simmer until the vegetables and meat are tender.

I add a little cornstarch/water mixture to thicken up the gravy.  And then toss in the noodles.

Alternatively, you could dredge the beef tips in flour, salt, and pepper, and brown it in a bit of oil.

I just always omit that part – it goes faster this way, and I get to eat it sooner!

Beef & Noodles in the Crockpot

Although I typically make this on the stove, you can do all of the prep with your crockpot if you desire.  I have done it both ways.

For the crockpot, you just put the meat, onions and celery and stock in the slow cooker and let it go on low all day. Thicken the gravy when you get home and add in the noodles.

Either way — you have to try it!

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This Beef & Noodles is just one of the recipes that I included in my latest round-up post.  I put together a collection of all of my Tried & True Family Recipes.  All in one spot for you to enjoy! I would love for you to take a look and tell me which one you'd like to try first!

Don't you think it's time we got to this recipe? I hope you find it comforting, and you enjoy it just as much as I have over the years.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 1 hour 55 minutes

Total Time 2 hours

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef stew meat
• 2 - 14 ounce cans beef stock
• 2 1/2 cups celery, diced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup corn starch dissolved in 1/4 water
• 2 - 12 ounce packages of Reames Frozen Home style Egg Noodles

Instructions

1. To a pan over medium heat add beef, beef stock, celery, and onion. Generously salt and pepper.
2. Cover and simmer for about an hour, until meat and veggies are tender. Stirring occasionally.
3. While meat cooks, prepare your egg noodles per the package instructions. Or make your own homemade egg noodles.
4. When the meat is tender, add corn starch/water mixture and stir, the sauce will thicken in just a few minutes.
5. Drain and add the noodles, combine with meat mixture.
6. I love mine just like it is, but my hubby tops it with sour cream!

Notes

**Note If you are wanting to make this in your crock pot, simply cook the meat, broth, onions celery on low all day. Finish it up with your noodles when you're ready to eat. Thicken as necessary.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

6

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 643 Total Fat: 21g Saturated Fat: 9g Trans Fat: 1g Unsaturated Fat: 11g Cholesterol: 310mg Sodium: 702mg Carbohydrates: 31g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 3g Protein: 83g

Nutrition isn't always accurate.

If you make this recipe, I'd love to know! Snap a picture, share the photo on social media with the hashtag #AnAffairFromTheHeart – I'd love to see what you made! – Michaela

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