I have this thing about buying store-bought noodles- I don't do it. I make my own. It's easy, it's cheap, and I know exactly what's going into them! Christopher's Grandma Lou makes THE best beef and noodles. Seriously, nothing compares! A few years ago, she gave Jessica and I a noodle making lesson when we went there for Easter lunch. Ever since, I've been a noodle maker!
Homemade Noodles
3 egg yolks and one whole egg
3 T. cold water
1 T. salt
2 c. flour
In a large bowl, mix eggs and water and beat until fluffy. Add salt and flour. Mix well. * You will need to do this with your hands!
Divide dough in half and roll very thinly on a floured surface. The trick is to get them VERY thin because they puff up a lot! Fold the dough into a tube shape and slice thinly. Once cut, toss noodles to make sure that all are unstuck.
This recipe makes a lot of noodles. My beef and noodles recipe only needs half- the other half go into the freezer once they have dried.
Beef and Noodles
Homemade noodles (half of batch)
2 quarts beef broth
pre-cooked roast beef
*See here for details.
Boil the broth and slowly add noodles at full boil. Turn down heat and simmer 45 minutes. If broth gets too low, add a little water. Add roast after 45 minutes and cook another 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste!
