Get ready to transform your dinner routine with the most mouthwatering, fall-apart tender beef noodle dish you've ever tasted! This Instant Pot Amish Beef Noodles recipe is about to become your family's new obsession - imagine perfectly seasoned beef that melts in your mouth, combined with hearty egg noodles in a rich, savory broth that'll have everyone asking for seconds. In just about an hour, you'll create a restaurant-quality meal that looks like you've been cooking all day, but takes minimal effort thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hrs
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by cutting beef stew meat into bite-sized pieces if not already done, and chop the onion finely.
- Season the beef generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode and add a small amount of oil. Brown the beef pieces in batches, ensuring they develop a rich golden-brown crust, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove browned meat and set aside. In the same pot, sauté the chopped onions until they become translucent and slightly softened.
- Return the browned beef to the Instant Pot and pour in the beef broth. Stir to combine and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing position, and cook on Manual/High Pressure for 35 minutes to tenderize the beef.
- Once cooking completes, allow a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully do a quick release for remaining pressure.
- Open the lid and add egg noodles directly into the beef broth. Stir gently to ensure noodles are submerged.
- Close the lid and cook on Manual/High Pressure for 4-5 minutes until noodles are perfectly tender.
- Perform a quick pressure release, open the lid, and stir the beef and noodles. Let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot in deep bowls.
Tips
- Choose the Right Cut: While stew meat works great, look for cuts with good marbling like chuck roast for maximum tenderness.
- Browning is Key: Take time to properly brown the meat in batches. This develops deep, rich flavors that will elevate the entire dish.
- Don't Overcook Noodles: The 4-5 minute cooking time for noodles is crucial - they'll continue to soften slightly during the resting period.
- Natural Release Matters: The initial 10-minute natural pressure release helps tenderize the meat and develop deeper flavors.
- Customize Your Seasoning: Feel free to add herbs like thyme or rosemary, or a splash of Worcestershire sauce for extra depth.
- Make Ahead Friendly: This recipe reheats beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep or leftovers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 223kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 30g
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 61mg
