Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Beef and Egg Noodles:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb beef sirloin or flank steak, thinly sliced
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 cup snow peas or green beans
Instructions:
- Cook the Egg Noodles:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the Beef:
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the beef slices and season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry until the beef is browned and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Add the sliced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic (and optional mushrooms and snow peas or green beans if using) and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly tender.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, mix the beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- In another small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup of water to make a slurry.
- Combine Everything:
- Return the cooked beef to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Pour the beef broth mixture over the beef and vegetables.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the Noodles:
- Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet.
- Toss everything together until the noodles are well coated with the sauce and all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Serve:
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs like parsley or green onions if desired.
Enjoy your hearty and comforting Beef and Egg Noodles!
