Regarding comfort cuisine, few recipes equal the simplicity and heartiness of Amish Beef and Noodles. Generation after generation of people have passed on this classic dish, which provides families with a quick and easy-to-make, warm, tasty dinner. Dinner table comfort and nostalgia abound from this dish with delicate beef, thick sauce, and soft egg noodles.
This cuisine is no exception; the Amish are renowned for their dedication to handcrafted dishes created from basic, healthy foods. Relying on simple, pantry-friendly foods that come together to produce something really unique, traditional Amish cookery is the height of excellence. Amish Beef and Noodles is the ideal go-to dish whether your family is big and you want to make dinner for a laid-back night in or eat leftovers for many days.
This book will walk you through the preparation process, discuss the background of this cherished meal, and provide ideas for variants and serving options. You will have all the tools you need to make a filling, substantial dinner by the end.
Why Are Amish Beef and Noodles So Special?
Amish beef and noodles are beautiful in simplicity. Unlike more complicated meals, this one emphasizes a few basic ingredients so that the flavors of the beef, broth, and noodles may really show. The end effect is a dish fit for any occasion—comfortable and delicious.
Made using handcrafted egg noodles, which are renowned for their thick, robust texture that holds up well in the rich beef gravy, the meal is usually prepared Although store-bought noodles are quite handy, homemade noodles will improve the meal to a whole new level. This dinner is all about patient, steady cooking and letting the ingredients speak for themselves when combined with delicious broth and fall-apart delicate slow-cooked beef.
Ingredients for Amish Beef and Noodles
Here’s a look at what you’ll need to make this hearty Amish classic:
For the Beef:
- 2-3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
- 1 bay leaf
For the Noodles:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
How to Make Amish Beef and Noodles
Step 1: Prepare the Beef
This dish is prepared by cooking the beef, which will be the foundation of your gravy. Start by seasoning the beef chuck roast pieces with salt and pepper. Using a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add the meat in batches, browning all sides, once the oil is heated. This stage gives the food a rich, deep taste.
Brown the meat, then take it out of the pot and leave it aside. Add the chopped onion and garlic to the same saucepan; sauté them until soft and aromatic—about three to five minutes. Pour the beef broth next, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the saucepan to provide the meal more taste. Reintroduce the steak to the saucepan, then top with thyme and a bay leaf for even more flavor. Bring the mixture to a simmer; cover; let it cook on low for two to three hours, or until the beef is soft and readily shredded with a fork.
Step 2: Make the Noodles
You can get ready the homemade egg noodles while the beef cooks. Though optional, this component of the dish is quite advised for a real Amish touch.
In a big mixing bowl, toss the salt and flour. Make a well in the middle and split the eggs along that line. Add the milk to the eggs; then, until a dough results, progressively stir the flour into the wet ingredients. The dough should be not overly sticky but rather strong.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about five minutes to develop smooth, elastic dough. Cut it in half and roll each one out to about 1/8 inch thick. Cut the dough with a sharp knife or pizza cutter into wide strips, about 1/4 inch thick. During the time it takes for the beef to cook, lay the noodles out to dry a little.
Step 3: Combine and Cook the Noodles
Remove the bay leaf and stir once the beef is done and the flavors in the gravy have melded together. A slurry made of a tablespoon of cornstarch with a little water is your savior in the event that you need to thicken a gravy that is too watery-in other words, use it within the stock rather than pour it into the stock in an unnatural marriage.
Simmer the soup over low heat, then right in the pot toss in the noodles. Cook store-bought noodles according to package instructions. Cook homemade noodles for about ten minutes, or until they are tender but not mushy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
The noodles will soak up much of the flavor of the beef, and add a wonderful texture to the dish, as they cook. The dish is now ready to be served when the noodles are done.
Serving Suggestions
Amish Beef and Noodles, best, is hot, right out of the pot. This is a very versatile meal that pairs with so many sides. A couple of old-fashioned side dishes included are:
Mashed potatoes: Well over a heap of creamy mashed potatoes the gravy from the beef and noodles finds its way.
Buttered peas, however, give the meal some freshness and color from a simple side dish.
Made-from-scratch bread is ideal for soaking up the thick broth—warm, and crusty.
As a one-pot dinner, you may also present this dish letting the beef and noodles take the front stage on their own.
Variations:
Depending on your tastes and available supplies, the adaptable recipe Amish Beef and Noodles can be done in different ways.
Should you not have beef chuck roast, stew meat, short ribs, or even leftover pot roast can be used. The secret is patiently cooking the meat till it becomes soft.
Add veggies to the stew to make a heartier dinner; including mushrooms, celery, or carrots. Cooking down with the steak will provide added taste and nutrients.
Making this meal in a slow cooker will let you have a hands-off approach if you so like. First brown the steak; then move everything to the slow cooker and low heat for six to eight hours. Add the noodles in the last thirty minutes of cooking.
To make this meal gluten-free, use gluten-free noodles or replace a gluten-free flour mix for the all-purpose flour in the noodles.
Conclusion:
Combining handmade egg noodles in a thick, delicious gravy with soft, slow-cooked beef, Amish Beef and Noodles is the ideal comfort meal.This is a historically rich dish in addition to its plump and flavorful taste. Subdued yet strong flavors of this supper will impress you, whether you are making it for your family or hosting dinner guests.
The best part about this is: It is a very simple recipe that you can easily modify according to your nutritional needs and preferences. Feel free to test other cuts of beef, vegetables, and seasonings to make it one-of-a-kind when you get a firm grasp on the fundamentals. Not to mention—the homemade noodles really make the difference!