Beef and Noodles: Easy meal with leftover roast

Homemade beef and noodles are a classic comfort food that’s perfect for busy families. This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and transforms leftover roast beef or chuck roast into a delicious meal that’s ready to join your dinner rotation.

Whether you’re serving it to picky eaters or planning a whole meal with sides like green beans, this classic dish is always a hit. Plus, it’s a great way to use leftover pot roast, stretch your meat budget, and enjoy a hearty, home-cooked dinner any night of the week.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Life gets busy, and creating a whole meal from scratch every night can feel overwhelming. By cooking an extra beef roast or chuck roast, you’ll have fork-tender shredded beef ready to turn into quick meals like this one.

Using leftover beef in recipes like beef noodle soup, beef stroganoff, or slow cooker beef dishes is an easy strategy to feed your family healthy, homemade food without extra effort.

For best flavor, pair your beef with a rich beef stock or beef broth, a splash of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce, and fresh mushrooms sautéed to golden brown. A touch of sour cream or heavy cream can elevate this into a creamy, cozy dinner everyone will love. Learn how to freeze leftover roast here. [link to other blog post] 

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Homemade Noodles Recipe: Easy and Quick

Making your own homemade noodles is simpler than you think. They cook in a couple of minutes and require no pasta machine — just a rolling pin, your hands, and a few simple ingredients. [jen this recipe can change if you have one you prefer, or use pre-made?] 

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3 large egg yolks
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup water

Instructions

1. Mix flour and salt on a clean work surface.
2. Create a well in the center and add the eggs.
3. Gently mix with fingers or a fork, adding water 1 teaspoon at a time until the dough is smooth.
4. Knead for 10 minutes until elastic, adding a little bit of flour if sticky.
5. Roll out to ¼-inch thickness and cut into egg noodles. Use a pizza cutter for even strips.
6. Let noodles rest for 15 minutes before cooking.
7. Drop into boiling beef broth for 2–4 minutes, depending on thickness, until al dente.

Tip: You can also make a double batch and freeze noodles in a single layer on a baking sheet. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe airtight container for up to 3 months.

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Making the Best Beef and Noodles

Here’s how to combine leftover roast beef and your homemade noodles into a comforting dinner.

Ingredients

• 4 cups beef stock or broth
• 2–3 cups shredded beef from leftover roast beef
• Homemade or store-bought egg noodles
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: 1–2 tablespoons tomato paste, soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce for extra depth

Instructions

1. Add beef stock or beef broth and bring to a boil.
2. Add in shredded beef, noodles, and seasonings. Cook on medium low until noodles are al dente, about 4–5 minutes. Follow package directions if using pre-made noodles.
3. Optional: Stir in heavy cream or cream of mushroom soup for a creamy variation.
4. Serve immediately, or store leftovers in an airtight container.

Pro tip: This recipe works great in a crock pot beef or instant pot setup for hands-off cooking, especially on busy nights.

Alternatives: Add mushrooms or use ground beef if you do not have a roast. 

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Using Leftover Egg Whites

We hate waste, so here’s what to do with egg whites from the noodle recipe:

• Angel food cake
• Coconut macaroons
• Meringue cookies
• Egg white bites

Check the bottom of the post for ideas on how to turn leftovers into delicious recipes.

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Tips for Stretching Leftovers

• Use smaller portions of beef for daily values or calorie diet tracking.
• Freeze extra egg noodles or beef mixture for next day meals.
• Make different variations: beef stroganoff, beef noodle soup, or mix with beef stew meat.
• Add green beans or other seasonal vegetables for a whole family meal.

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From Our Pasture to Your Table

At Pleasant Grove Homestead, our hens are pasture raised, fed non-GMO grains, and supplemented with fresh milk/whey for optimal health. You can find our farm fresh eggs and other products through our affiliate links and Amazon associate store. We have bulk beef to feed our family, so roasts are common in our kitchen.

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Why This Recipe Works

This classic comfort food recipe is:

• Quick, thanks to leftover roast beef
• Flexible, with different variations like creamy or broth-based
• Family-friendly for picky eaters
• Easy to make in a large Dutch oven, slow cooker, or instant pot

By keeping a few simple ingredients on hand and making homemade noodles, you can have a delicious meal ready in a couple of minutes whenever you need.