Can I Freeze Beef and Noodles?
This is the perfect recipe to freeze. We enjoy making double the recipe so I can have it for a quick supper. The beef and gravy mixture should be the only thing you freeze; the noodles shouldn’t.
Put the beef and gravy in a freeze safe container. Take it out of the freezer and let it thaw in the fridge before heating it up. Reheat meal on the stovetop or microwave.
Beef and Noodles Recipe:
Because of how busy we are, simple dinner ideas like this recipe for beef and noodles are very helpful. Given that it only takes 20 minutes to prepare, it is ideal for hectic weeknight dinners.
The best thing about this recipe is that it can be prepared on the stove, in an instant pot, or in a slow cooker. It is easy to make with easy ingredients.
Serve stew meat or beef tips over egg noodles in a creamy gravy for a delicious dinner option. It is a crowd-pleaser and the best comfort food served on a hectic weeknight.
How to Make Beef and Noodles:
- Step 1 – Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Step 2: Add the onion and butter, and sauté the onion until it becomes transparent. This takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Step 3: After that, add the steak and cook it for 8 to 10 minutes over medium heat in the skillet with the onions.
- Step 4: Next, add the seasoning to the skillet along with two cups of the beef broth.
- Step 5: Stir everything together and heat it to a boil.
- Step 6: Simmer the beef for 20 to 30 minutes with a lid on, reducing the heat until it becomes tender.
- Step 7: As the beef broth begins to reduce in volume, carefully monitor and gradually stir in the final cup of broth.
- Step 8: In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch and ¼ cup cold water.
- Step 9: Stir this mixture into the skillet mixture and cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens, about ten minutes.
- Step 10: Cook the egg noodles in a separate pot according to the directions on the package while the sauce thickens.
- Step 11: Enjoy the beef mixture served over the egg noodles.
