Here’s a hearty, comforting recipe for Beef & Noodle Stew—rich, savory, and perfect for a filling meal.
🥩 Beef & Noodle Stew
🧾 Ingredients
- 500g beef (stew meat or chuck), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or mixed herbs
- 1 cup egg noodles (or any noodles)
- 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
🍲 Instructions
- Brown the beef
Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside. - Sauté aromatics
In the same pot, cook onions until soft, then add garlic and cook for another minute. - Build the stew
Stir in tomato paste, then return beef to the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, broth, salt, pepper, paprika, and herbs. - Simmer
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45–60 minutes until beef is tender. - Add noodles
Add noodles and cook for 8–10 minutes until tender. - Thicken (optional)
Mix flour with a little water and stir into the stew. Simmer a few more minutes until thickened. - Serve
Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
💡 Tips
- For deeper flavor, let it simmer longer on low heat.
- You can swap potatoes for mushrooms or add peas for variation.
- Works great with leftover beef too.
If you want, I can give you a Pakistani-style version with spices like garam masala and green chilies 🌶️
