Name: Beef Stew with Egg Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 ½ lbs beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 medium onion (diced); 2 carrots (peeled and sliced); 2 celery stalks (sliced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 8 cups beef broth; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp salt (plus extra to season beef); ½ tsp black pepper (plus extra to season beef); ½ tsp dried thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 cups egg noodles (uncooked); chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

Description

This hearty beef stew is filled with tender beef, vegetables, and egg noodles, making it a perfect comfort food for any occasion.

Ingredients

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2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 ½ lbs beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 medium onion (diced)
2 carrots (peeled and sliced)
2 celery stalks (sliced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
8 cups beef broth
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp salt (plus extra to season beef)
½ tsp black pepper (plus extra to season beef)
½ tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups egg noodles (uncooked)
chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)

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Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Dry beef with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Working in batches so you don’t overcrowd the pan, add the beef and cook until browned on all sides. Remove beef and juices to a plate.
In the same pot, turn heat down to medium and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until onions are softened, making sure to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in the tomato paste. Add the beef back to the pot along with the beef broth, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.
Stir in the egg noodles and cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender.
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

This stew can be made a day ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.
Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: stove top
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg