🍝🥩 Slow-Braised Beef Stew with Egg Noodles

✨ Description

Tender, slow-braised beef simmered in a rich, savory gravy with carrots and aromatics, served over soft egg noodles. Deeply comforting, hearty, and packed with flavor — the ultimate cozy meal.

🧾 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

For the beef stew:

• 500 g beef chuck (cut into chunks)
• Salt and black pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 carrots (sliced)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cups beef broth
• ½ cup red wine (optional)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf

For noodles:

• 250 g egg noodles
• Salt (for boiling water)

🔥 Instructions

1. Sear the beef

• Season beef with salt and pepper, then lightly coat with flour.
• Heat oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
• Sear beef until browned on all sides.
  👉 This builds deep flavor.

2. Build the base

• Remove beef and set aside.
• In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
• Add tomato paste and cook for 1–2 minutes.

3. Deglaze

• Pour in red wine (if using) and scrape the bottom of the pot.
• Let it reduce slightly.

4. Simmer

• Return beef to the pot.
• Add broth, carrots, paprika, thyme, and bay leaf.
• Bring to a gentle simmer.
• Cover and cook for 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender.

5. Cook noodles

• Boil egg noodles in salted water according to package instructions.
• Drain and set aside.

6. Finish the stew

• Taste and adjust seasoning.
• Remove bay leaf.
• If sauce is too thin, simmer uncovered for a few minutes to thicken.

7. Serve

• Place noodles in a bowl.
• Spoon beef stew over the top.
• Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

💡 Pro Tips

• Use beef chuck → best for slow cooking.
• Low and slow cooking = ultra tender meat.
• Let stew rest 10 minutes before serving for better flavor.
• Add mushrooms for extra depth.

🔢 Estimated Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 500–650 kcal
• Protein: 35–45 g
• Fat: 20–25 g
• Carbohydrates: 40–50 g

⏰ Best time to serve

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Cold weather comfort meal

⚡ Energy-Saving Tip

Cook stew in a covered pot on low heat to retain warmth and reduce energy use.

👥 Who will enjoy this dish

• Fans of hearty comfort food
• Meat lovers
• Anyone craving a warm, satisfying meal