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Cozy Beef and Noodles in Gravy Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Food

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A warm, hearty, and easy-to-make comfort food dish featuring browned ground beef, tender egg noodles cooked in a rich gravy, perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) ground beef (85% lean)
  • 8 ounces (225g) egg noodles (or gluten-free pasta)
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons (24g) all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • 3 cups (720ml) beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned with no pink spots, about 8-10 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Push beef to one side of the skillet and add remaining tablespoon of butter. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent and soft, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour evenly over the beef and onion mixture. Stir constantly with a whisk or spoon to combine and cook the flour for about 2 minutes to avoid raw flour taste.
  4. Slowly pour in beef broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce and bring to a gentle simmer. Let thicken for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until gravy coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Add egg noodles directly to the simmering gravy, pushing them down to submerge. Cover and cook on medium-low heat until noodles are tender and have absorbed some gravy, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If gravy is too thick, stir in a splash of broth or water. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.

Notes

If gravy thickens too much before noodles are done, add a splash of broth or water to loosen it. For dairy-free, substitute butter with olive oil. Browning beef well adds flavor. Stir noodles gently to prevent sticking. Can substitute gluten-free pasta and flour for gluten-free version. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen up to 2 months.

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Keywords: beef and noodles, comfort food, easy dinner, homemade gravy, ground beef recipe, cozy meal, weeknight dinner

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