Best 8 Easy Beef Stew With Noodles Recipes

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Indulge in the hearty goodness of a classic Beef Stew with Noodles, a comforting dish that warms the soul on chilly days. This delectable stew features tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich, flavorful broth, complemented by a medley of vegetables and the delightful chewiness of egg noodles. Discover the art of crafting this timeless dish with our easy-to-follow recipe, ensuring a mouthwatering and satisfying meal.

Our culinary journey begins with selecting high-quality beef chuck roast, the perfect cut for stewing due to its marbling and rich flavor. Generously seasoned with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices, the beef is browned to perfection, infusing the stew with a deep and savory base. Vegetables play a crucial role in this dish, adding vibrant colors, textures, and essential nutrients. From the sweetness of carrots and celery to the earthy notes of mushrooms and the robust flavor of onions, each ingredient contributes to the symphony of flavors.

The magic of this stew lies in the broth, a harmonious blend of beef stock, red wine, and tomatoes. Simmered gently over low heat, the broth extracts the essence of the beef and vegetables, resulting in a rich and complex liquid that forms the foundation of this comforting dish. As the stew simmers, the flavors deepen and meld together, creating a tantalizing aroma that fills the kitchen.

For the ultimate indulgence, we introduce a delightful variation of Beef Stew with Egg Noodles. Soft and tender egg noodles soak up the rich broth, adding an extra layer of texture and heartiness to the dish. The combination of beef, vegetables, and noodles creates a symphony of flavors and textures that will satisfy even the most discerning palate.

Whether you prefer the classic Beef Stew or the indulgent Beef Stew with Egg Noodles, our recipes provide step-by-step instructions to guide you through the cooking process. With a little patience and love, you'll be able to create a delicious and heartwarming meal that will bring joy to your dinner table.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY BEEF STEW WITH NOODLES



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Affordable chuck roast is a great choice for stews because it becomes tender and flavorful as it simmers. Cutting the meat into small pieces shortens the cooking time.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
2 cups egg noodles
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over high. Add beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until seared and brown, about 6 minutes. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook until onion begins to soften (reducing heat, if necessary), about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until beef and onion are coated and cook 1 to 2 minutes (do not burn). Add broth and 3 cups water, stirring and scraping up browned bits. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until beef is tender, about 25 minutes.
  • Add carrots and potatoes and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add noodles and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, stir in parsley and vinegar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 g, Fat 34 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 56 g

BEEF STEW WITH PASTA



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I have happy memories of my mother's tomato-y beef stew, so I combined her recipe with a bunch of fall veggies I needed to use. The result was a fun, fill-you-up dinner. -Kristen Heigl, Staten Island, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 pounds beef stew meat
4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cartons (32 ounces each) chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, optional
2 pounds potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cubed
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1-1/2 cups uncooked ditalini or other small pasta
2 cups chopped fresh spinach

Steps:

  • In a 7-qt. Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat; brown half the beef. Remove from pan. Repeat with additional oil and remaining beef., In same pan, saute carrots and onion in remaining oil until onion is tender, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, salt, pepper, broth, beef and, if desired, parsley; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1-1/2 hours., Stir in potatoes, beans and cheese; bring to a boil. Stir in pasta. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until beef and vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach until wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 999mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

BEEF AND NOODLES



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The best beef and egg noodles you'll ever have. Affordable, quick, and yummy! I have to give credit to my grandma. She used to cook this for her 5 kids and then later for all her grandkids.

Provided by Ian Garrett

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Beef     Steaks     Sirloin Steak Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound sirloin steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, sliced
1 cup beef stock
2 bay leaves
1 pinch dried thyme
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup frozen peas
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 cups egg noodles

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; cook steak, working in batches, until seared and browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer seared steak to a plate.
  • Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat and saute onion until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add steak to onion and pour beef stock over steak; season with bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover skillet with a lid, and simmer until steak is tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes. Stir peas and cornstarch into steak mixture; cook uncovered until liquid thickens, about 10 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes; drain. Serve beef mixture over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 96.1 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 155.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

BEEF AND NOODLES



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This beef and noodles recipe is a comforting mix of stewed beef and mushrooms with egg noodles cooked right in the broth for the coziest, most satisfying stew.

Categories     winter     comfort food     dinner     main dish     meat     stews

Time 2h5m

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. seasoned salt, divided
1 tsp. ground black pepper, divided
1 1/2 lb. beef stew meat (or chuck roast), cut into 1" pieces
2 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
12 oz. sliced mushrooms
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 qt. beef stock
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 sprigs of thyme
1 12-oz. bag frozen egg noodles, such as Reames brand
Sour cream and chopped parsley, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour and 1/2 teaspoon each of seasoned salt and black pepper. Add the cubes of beef to the bowl and stir until well coated.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the butter and olive oil, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan. Place the meat in a single layer and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir the beef and let brown on another side, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the Dutch oven from the heat and transfer the beef to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, mushrooms, garlic and remaining 1/2 teaspoon each of seasoned salt and black pepper. Cook for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally and scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Add the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, seared beef, and thyme sprigs. Bring to a simmer, cover, then reduce heat to low. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, with the stock just barely simmering.
  • Remove the lid and discard the thyme sprigs. Add the egg noodles and increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture comes to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender. Serve immediately, topped with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of parsley.

SPEEDY BEEF STEW WITH NOODLES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup leftover or canned beef gravy
8 oz medium butter noodles, cooked
1 cup low sodium beef stock and drained
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2-3 slices leftover pot roast, cut in strips
Salt and pepper
Leftover roasted carrots and potatoes, diced 2/3 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Warm gravy with stock in medium saucepan over medium high heat. Thicken with cornstarch mixture if necessary. Bring to a simmer. Stir in beef, carrots, potatoes and peas. Toss noodles with butter and parsley. Top noodles with beef stew.

SLOW COOKER BEEF NOODLE STEW



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A nice crockpot beef stew when you're not in the mood for the classic beef stew with potatoes. I'm sure you could slow-ccok this on the stovetop, I just never have. I use my 6-qt. crockpot for this.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Stew

Time 6h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 -2 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
3 cups beef broth
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 large carrots, peeled and diced
1 1/2 cups sliced celery
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, UNdrained
1 -2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch, dissolved in
1/4 cup cold water
8 -10 ounces wide egg noodles

Steps:

  • In a large slowcooker, place the beef cubes, broth, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, tomatoes, Worcestershire, thyme, marjoram, basil, salt and pepper.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
  • When done, dissolve 3 tbsp cornstarch in the 1/4 cold water. Stir into the crockpot and replace cover.
  • Cook the egg noodles according to package. Drain and stir into the crockpot.
  • Cook on high for ten more minutes.
  • Stir and serve.
  • If you need more liquid, add it before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 764.5, Fat 41.4, SaturatedFat 16, Cholesterol 189.7, Sodium 957, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 9.9, Protein 48.7

TENDER BEEF OVER NOODLES



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I dress up stew meat with noodles and a slightly sweet red sauce for this satisfying main dish. It goes terrific with a salad and garlic bread. -Olivia Gust, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound beef stew meat
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon canola oil
1 cup water, divided
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup uncooked egg noodles
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, brown beef and onion in oil; drain. Transfer to a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker., In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika and mustard; pour over meat. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, about 5 hours. , Combine flour and remaining water until smooth; stir into meat mixture. Cover and cook until thickened, about 30 minutes longer. , Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Stir in parsley if desired. Serve with beef.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

INSTANT POT® BEEF AND NOODLES



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On those nippy nights, this brings all the warmth home. Plan ahead, the frozen noodles need to thaw in the fridge overnight. This recipe is exclusively for those individuals who may find their only method of cooking is with an Instant Pot®.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Beef Stroganoff

Time 9h5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package frozen egg noodles
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon granulated onion
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1 pound beef stew meat
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
6 ounces portobello mushrooms, quartered
1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 cup beef broth
2 cups water
1 (1.8 ounce) package dry onion and mushroom soup mix

Steps:

  • Place frozen egg noodles in the refrigerator to thaw, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Sauté function.
  • While the pot is heating, combine flour, salt, granulated onion, granulated garlic, and seasoning blend in a resealable bag. Add stew meat, seal the bag, and shake to thoroughly coat the meat.
  • When the pot is hot, add oil and butter. Cook beef in batches until seared, about 5 minutes per batch, removing seared beef to a plate.
  • Add mushrooms and onion to the pot, then pour in beef broth; bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Blend water and dry onion and mushroom soup mix together in a small bowl and pour over the noodles.
  • Cancel Sauté function and select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes, then use the quick-release method for any remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 682.5 calories, Carbohydrate 76.2 g, Cholesterol 142.2 mg, Fat 27.5 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 32.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 1082.9 mg

Tips:

  • Use high-quality beef for the best flavor. Look for chuck roast, short ribs, or brisket.
  • Brown the beef in batches to get a nice sear. This will help develop flavor and prevent the beef from boiling.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. This will add color, flavor, and nutrients.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. The longer you simmer it, the more tender the beef will be.
  • Serve the stew with your favorite noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Beef stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and hearty beef stew that your whole family will enjoy.

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