Beef and Noodles

If you want a hearty meal that packs a punch, try making these Beef and Noodles.  I always make them with some mashed potatoes and a vegetable.  They are definitely comfort food perfect!  Enjoy!

Beef and Noodles

1/2 pkg. wide egg noodles
1 tsp. salt

1 lb. round steak or other quality beef, cut into 1" cubes
1 can beef broth
1 Tbsp. ground pepper
1 tsp. Basil
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 cup Soy Sauce
4 cups water
1/4 cup water + 2 heaping Tbsp. Cornstarch (for thickening)
     *Do not mix this until at the last minute*

Boil egg noodles in 1 tsp. salt until tender

In deep skillet, melt butter and add sauté beef for about 4 or 5 minutes.  Add beef broth, seasonings, Worcestershire and Soy sauce.  Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and cover the pan.  Cook for approximately 1 1/2 hours (or until beef is tender).  Note:  You may need to add an additional cup or so of water here and there to avoid sticking.  You want about an inch of water over the beef at all times. 

Once the beef is tender, thicken the broth into a gravy consistency by adding the water/cornstarch mixture.  Stir quickly.  Remove from heat and stir in the precooked egg noodles.

Serve with Mashed Potatoes for a hearty dinner.