Comforting Noodles with Tender Meat and Rich Sauce

Description:

This dish features tender, slow-cooked meat bathed in a luscious, savory sauce served over soft noodles. It’s the ultimate comfort food—rich, filling, and packed with deep flavors that hug your soul.

Origin:

Inspired by classic homemade dishes from various cuisines—think beef stroganoff, Asian-style braised beef noodles, or hearty meat ragù—this recipe combines the best of tender meat and saucy noodles.

Ingredients (Quantity):

1 lb (450g) beef chuck or stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
12 oz (340g) egg noodles or any pasta of choice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with extra broth)
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

Brown the meat:
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper. Brown the meat in batches until nicely caramelized. Set aside.
Sauté aromatics:
In the same pan, add onion and garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant.
Deglaze:
Stir in tomato paste, then pour in red wine (or extra broth), scraping up browned bits from the pan.
Simmer:
Return beef to the pan. Add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, thyme, and additional salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 1.5 to 2 hours until meat is tender.
Cook noodles:
Prepare noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Thicken sauce:
Mix flour with a little cold water to make a slurry. Stir into simmering sauce and cook until thickened.
Combine and serve:
Toss noodles with the rich meat sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.