Name: Beef and Noodles Delight: A Hearty and Flavorful Comfort Food Recipe
Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin or stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp butter; 1 small onion (chopped); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp smoked paprika; ½ tsp dried thyme; 1 cup beef broth; ½ cup heavy cream or sour cream (for a creamy version); 12 oz egg noodles or pasta of choice; 1 tbsp butter; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional); 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Ingredients

Scale

For the Beef:

1 lb beef sirloin or stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
1 small onion (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried thyme
1 cup beef broth
½ cup heavy cream or sour cream (for a creamy version)

For the Noodles:

12 oz egg noodles or pasta of choice
1 tbsp butter
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Cook the Beef:
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add beef and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Return the beef to the skillet, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme.
- Pour in beef broth, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the beef is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream or sour cream for a creamy version and let it heat through.
Cook the Noodles:
- While the beef simmers, cook the noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with butter and Parmesan cheese (if using).

Assemble and Serve:
- Plate the buttered noodles and top with the beef mixture.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.