Grandma's Beef and Noodles
Grandma's Beef and Noodles packs 44g protein and 757 calories per serving — a calorie-dense dinner built for muscle-gain phases. Batch-preps 6 servings with quick stovetop cooking, covering multiple days of training fuel in one session. Built for lifters running a surplus who need substantial portions without frequent cooking.
Ingredients
- •Beef Chuck Roast(907g)
- •fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(30g)
- •Olive oil(45g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(300g)
- •Low Sodium Beef Broth(1920g)
- •Thyme, Fresh
- •1 large bay leaf
- •Pasta, Egg Noodles, Wide, Dry(340g)
Instructions
- 1Add the beef to a large mixing bowl and season generously with salt and pepper. Add the flour and toss until evenly combined. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add half of the beef and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides. Transfer the beef to a clean plate. Repeat the process with an additional 1 tablespoon oil and the remaining beef, then transfer the beef to a clean plate.
- 2Add the remaining oil and onion to the stockpot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add 6 cups of the beef stock, the cooked beef, thyme and bay leaf and stir to combine.
- 3Continue cooking until the broth reaches a low simmer. Reduce heat to low (or whatever temperature is needed to maintain a low simmer), cover, and simmer for 2.5 hours or until the beef shreds easily with a fork.
- 4Carefully transfer the beef to a clean plate and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Remove and discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
- 5Add the remaining 2 cups of beef stock to the pot and increase heat to high. Once the stock begins to boil, add the egg noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
- 6Remove the pan from the heat and stir the shredded beef back in. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- 7Serve. Serve immediately, garnished with a few extra twists of black pepper, and enjoy!
Nutrition — Per Serving
757
calories
44g
protein
37g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 62g
- Saturated fat
- 11.3g
- Sodium
- 510 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.1g
6 servings per batch · ~590g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Grandma's Beef and Noodles have per serving?
Each serving contains 44g of protein and 757 calories with 37g fat and 62g carbs, delivering a substantial calorie and macro load. This is a full meal that covers significant portions of daily protein and carbohydrate targets.
How long does Grandma's Beef and Noodles take to prep?
Despite the name suggesting complexity, this recipe qualifies as quick prep and batch-preps 6 servings at once on the stovetop, making it efficient for weekly meal prep.
Is Grandma's Beef and Noodles good for muscle gain?
At 44g protein and 757 calories per serving with 62g carbs, this recipe supports muscle gain phases by providing both protein for recovery and significant carbohydrates for energy. The calorie density makes it ideal for lean bulking when you're prioritizing total energy intake.
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