Beef Stew With Noodles Recipe
With mushrooms and carrots, in a red wine and beef broth base. Egg noodles to the side (gluten-free without the noodles).
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Ingredients
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Stew
Noodles (serve on the side)
Method
Stew
- 1
Prepare beef
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels. Season evenly with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Toss the beef with 2 tablespoons flour until lightly coated; shake off excess.
- 2
Brown the beef
Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons oil. When shimmering, add half the beef in a single layer (don't crowd). Sear 2–3 minutes per side until browned; transfer to a bowl. Repeat with remaining beef, adding more oil if needed. Set browned beef aside.
- 3
Sweat aromatics
Reduce heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon butter to the pot. Add the diced onion and a pinch of salt; cook 4–5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
- 5
Deglaze and build sauce
Stir in 1 tablespoon tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Pour in 1 cup dry red wine to deglaze, scraping up browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Allow wine to reduce by about half, 2–4 minutes.
- 6
Add liquids and seasonings
Return the browned beef and any accumulated juices to the pot. Add 3 cups beef broth, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a low simmer.
- 7
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Finish and thicken (optional)
If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to make a slurry. Stir slurry into the simmering stew, cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens. Discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- 9
Garnish
Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Noodles (side)
- 10
Boil water
Bring 6 cups water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- 11
Cook noodles
Add 8 ounces egg noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente (usually 6–8 minutes). Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Serving suggestion
Ladle stew into bowls and serve noodles on the side. For gluten-free diners, omit the noodles and serve stew over cooked gluten-free rice or gluten-free pasta, or serve as-is.
