Are you craving a hearty, mouthwatering meal that combines tender beef, silky noodles, and a rich, savory sauce? Look no further! This Simple Beef and Noodles recipe is your ticket to a restaurant-quality dinner that can be whipped up in just 35 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress your family with minimal effort, this classic American dish promises to become a staple in your recipe collection.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef sirloin, sliced
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by slicing beef sirloin into thin strips against the grain, ensuring even cutting for quick and uniform cooking.
- Season beef strips generously with salt and pepper, allowing the meat to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
- Heat a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat, adding a small amount of cooking oil to prevent sticking.
- Sear beef strips in batches, cooking for 2-3 minutes per side until they develop a rich, golden-brown exterior. Remove and set aside on a clean plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced onions until they become translucent and slightly caramelized, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce to the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the bottom to incorporate maximum flavor.
- Meanwhile, cook egg noodles in a separate pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions, typically 6-8 minutes until al dente.
- Return seared beef to the skillet with the sauce, allowing it to simmer and heat through for 3-4 minutes.
- Drain noodles and transfer to a serving platter, then pour the beef and sauce mixture over the top.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or green onions if desired, and serve immediately while hot.
Tips
- Slice beef against the grain to ensure maximum tenderness and easier chewing.
- Let the seasoned beef rest at room temperature before cooking to promote even cooking and better flavor absorption.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast-iron pan for the best sear and flavor development.
- Cook beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lead to steaming instead of searing.
- Don't skip scraping the browned bits from the pan - these are packed with flavor and will enhance your sauce.
- Cook noodles just until al dente to prevent them from becoming mushy when mixed with the beef and sauce.
- For extra richness, consider adding a pat of butter to the sauce just before serving.
- Fresh herbs like parsley or green onions can add a bright, fresh finish to the dish.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and reheated gently to maintain meat tenderness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 30g
Protein: 28g
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 90mg
