Old Fashioned Beef and Noodles

Name: Old Fashioned Beef and Noodles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds beef chuck roast; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 cups beef broth; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 12 ounces wide egg noodles; Salt and black pepper to taste; Fresh parsley for garnish

A cozy and comforting bowl of tender shredded beef served with buttery egg noodles.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 11, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

3 hours 30 minutes

Total

3 hours 45 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like a big bowl of beef and noodles when you need a little comfort. This recipe reminds me of Sunday dinners at home because it fills the whole house with such a warm and inviting scent.

The secret here is the low and slow simmer. By taking the time to cook the chuck roast until it falls apart, you get the most tender meat that soaks up all that savory goodness. My top tip is to cook your noodles separately and toss them in right before serving to keep them from getting too soft.

🧺 Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups beef broth
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 ounces wide egg noodles
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Season your chuck roast generously with salt and pepper on all sides.
2
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat and sear the beef until browned on all sides.
3
Add the onion and garlic to the pot, cooking for a few minutes until they soften.
4
Pour in the beef broth and add the dried thyme, then bring the liquid to a simmer.
5
Cover the pot and let it cook on low heat for about 3 hours or until the beef is very tender and shreds easily with a fork.
6
Once the beef is done, remove it from the pot and shred it into bite sized pieces using two forks.
7
Return the shredded beef to the pot and stir in the egg noodles.
8
Cook for another 8 to 10 minutes until the noodles are tender.
9
Serve warm with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If the noodles soak up all the liquid, just add a splash of beef broth when you reheat it on the stove.

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