Easy Homemade Beef and Noodles Recipe | Classic Comfort Food

beef broth

🥗Healthier: low-sodium beef broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Low-sodium broth reduces sodium intake while bouillon cubes are a cost-effective option.

egg noodles

🥗Healthier: whole wheat noodles

💰Cheaper: pasta

Whole wheat noodles provide more fiber, while pasta is often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor profile.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is a more economical option.

Start by heating a silver pot over medium heat.

Add 1 teaspoon of extra virgin olive oil to the pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic and stir.

Add 1.5 pounds of ground beef to the pot with the garlic.

Season the beef with garlic powder, Mrs. Dash, paprika, and fresh cracked pepper.

Cook the beef on low heat to allow the seasonings to blend, then increase to medium heat to brown the beef.

While the beef is browning, prepare another pan with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt.

Add 2 cups of 2% milk to the water in the second pan and heat until it starts to boil.

Once boiling, add 1 can of low sodium beef broth to the milk and water mixture.

Stir to combine and bring back to a simmer.

Add 4 cups of medium egg noodles to the boiling mixture.

Switch to a larger pot if necessary to accommodate the noodles.

Drain the cooked ground beef to remove excess grease and add it back to the larger pot with the noodles.

Stir the mixture and let it simmer to cook the noodles properly.

In a separate bowl, make a roux by adding 1.5 tablespoons of flour to a teaspoon of the hamburger grease.

Cook the flour in the grease, adding salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.

Gradually add some of the milk mixture to the roux to create a thick gravy.

Stir until the gravy thickens, then add the brown gravy mix for extra flavor.

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