Description
Hearty Amish beef and noodles deliver comfort straight from Pennsylvania’s countryside kitchens. Richly seasoned beef mingles with tender egg noodles, creating a soul-warming meal that connects you to generations of homestyle cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) beef stew meat, cubed
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking and Base Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon beef base or bouillon
- 4 cups (946 ml) beef broth
- 8 ounces (227 g) egg noodles
Garnish:
- Green onions, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Generously coat beef with salt and pepper, ensuring even distribution of seasoning.
- Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven at high temperature. Methodically brown beef in batches, creating a rich caramelized exterior. Transfer browned meat to a separate bowl.
- Lower heat and introduce butter to the Dutch oven. Add onions with a delicate salt sprinkle. Sauté until onions transform into a golden, translucent state, approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate flour and toast for 2 minutes, developing a nutty aroma. Introduce garlic powder, beef base, and beef broth. Whisk thoroughly and elevate to a rolling boil. Reintegrate reserved beef into the liquid.
- Secure lid and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Allow beef to tenderize for 2 hours, transforming into a melt-in-your-mouth consistency.
- Extract beef using a strainer. Intensify heat to high, bringing broth to a vigorous boil. Add noodles, cooking slightly less than package instructions to maintain perfect texture.
- Fold beef back into the noodle mixture. Reduce heat, allowing flavors to meld and noodles to reach optimal tenderness while warming the meat.
- Taste and refine seasoning. Serve immediately, optionally garnishing with fresh cracked black pepper and vibrant green onions for added zest.
Notes
- Select high-quality chuck roast or beef chuck for maximum tenderness and rich flavor.
- Consider trimming excess fat before cooking to control dish’s overall richness.
- Browning meat creates deep caramelization, intensifying the dish’s savory profile.
- Rest beef between batches while searing to maintain consistent pan temperature.
- Low and slow cooking guarantees melt-in-your-mouth beef texture.
- Homemade egg noodles elevate the traditional recipe with authentic Amish feel.
- Use fresh cracked black pepper for robust, aromatic finish.
- Gluten-free adaptation possible by substituting all-purpose flour with cornstarch or gluten-free blend.
- Vegetable broth and mushroom substitute can transform recipe for vegetarian version.
- Allow slight sauce thickening after adding noodles for ideal creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg