Iowa Beef and Noodles over Mashed Potatoes
Slow-simmered shredded beef and egg noodles in rich gravy, spooned over mashed potatoes for a doubled starch comfort meal common at Iowa family dinners.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 150 min
- Total
- 170 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 560 kcal
Equipment
- •Dutch oven
- •Large pot
- •Potato masher
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 560 kcal
- fat
- 20
- carbs
- 55
- protein
- 34
- calories
- 560
Instructions
- 1
Season the chuck roast with salt and pepper. Brown all sides in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add the onion and garlic. Cook until you can smell them, about 2 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the beef broth and cover the pot. Simmer over low heat for about 2 hours, until fork-tender.
- 4
Take out the beef, shred it with two forks, and discard extra fat. Put the meat back in the pot.
- 5
Whisk the flour with a little cold water into a smooth runny paste. Stir it into the simmering broth to thicken slightly.
- 6
Add the egg noodles right into the pot. Cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, peel and cube the potatoes. Boil in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes, then drain.
- 8
Mash the potatoes with butter and milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- 9
Spoon a mound of mashed potatoes into each bowl. Ladle the beef and noodles generously over the top.
Chef's tips
Shred the beef while it is still warm for the easiest results. Thicken the gravy only slightly, since the mashed potatoes underneath will absorb extra liquid.
Storage
Refrigerate beef and noodles and mashed potatoes separately for up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat both components gently on the stovetop, adding a splash of broth or milk as needed.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Skipping the sear on the beef, which loses flavor depth.
- •Overcooking the noodles once added to the pot.
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