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 vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cups beef broth; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 12 ounces wide egg noodles; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

A hearty and comforting bowl of slow cooked beef mixed with tender egg noodles.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 18, 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 family dinners at my grandmother's house where the house smelled amazing for hours while the meat simmered away until it was fall apart tender.

I love how simple this dish is to put together for a busy weeknight. Just shred your slow cooked beef and toss it with the noodles for a meal that everyone in the family will ask for again.

🧺 Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck roast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
4 cups beef broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
12 ounces wide egg noodles
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season it generously with salt and pepper.
2
Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat and brown the beef on all sides.
3
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and cook until they are soft and fragrant.
4
Pour in the beef broth and add the dried thyme. Bring the liquid to a boil then reduce the heat to low.
5
Cover the pot and let the beef simmer for about three hours or until it is fork tender.
6
Remove the beef from the pot and shred it into bite sized pieces using two forks.
7
Return the shredded beef to the pot and bring the liquid back to a boil.
8
Stir in the egg noodles and cook until they are tender according to the package directions.
9
Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.

💡 Tips

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. You might need to add a splash of extra beef broth when reheating because the noodles tend to soak up the sauce as they sit.

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