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Comforting Dutch Oven Beef and Noodles Recipe Easy Classic Dinner

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A classic, slow-simmered beef and noodles recipe cooked in a Dutch oven, delivering tender beef and soft noodles in a rich, savory broth. Perfect for cozy dinners and busy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, chopped; grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper. (10 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches, about 3-4 minutes per batch, until caramelized. Remove beef and set aside. (15 minutes)
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook another 1 minute until fragrant. (6 minutes)
  4. Push onions and garlic to the side, add butter, and once melted, sprinkle in flour. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes to cook off raw flour taste. (3 minutes)
  5. Slowly whisk in beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the pot. Add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, and return beef with juices to the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer. (5 minutes)
  6. Cover the Dutch oven, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently for about 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until beef is fork-tender and sauce thickened. (75 minutes)
  7. Remove bay leaves. Stir in egg noodles, ensuring they are submerged. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender but not mushy. (10 minutes)
  8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. If sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth to loosen. (2 minutes)
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Brown beef properly without overcrowding the pot to develop flavor. Stir flour roux constantly to avoid lumps. Slow simmering is key for tender beef. Add extra broth if noodles absorb too much liquid and sauce thickens. Can substitute gluten-free noodles and flour for gluten-free version; use olive oil instead of butter for dairy-free.

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Keywords: Dutch oven, beef and noodles, comfort food, easy dinner, slow simmer, classic recipe, weeknight meal

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