Beef and Broccoli Noodle Bowl

Beef strips are sauteed in a tomato-based sauce and spooned over penne and broccoli in this easy recipe for kid-friendly noodle bowls.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 27 mins
• Total Time: 42 mins
• Calories: 401 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth
• 1 (8 ounce) package penne pasta
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 12 ounces boneless beef chuck, partially frozen
• 1 onion, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup tomato paste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until mostly cooked, about 8 minutes. Add broccoli; continue cooking until penne is tender, about 3 minutes more. Drain and keep warm.

Step 2

Trim beef and slice into thin bite-size strips.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add beef, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is tender and beef is browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in flour, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Return skillet to the heat. Add beef broth, tomato paste, and Dijon mustard. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly, 5 to 8 minutes. Continue cooking for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.

Step 5

Divide penne and broccoli among 4 bowls. Spoon beef mixture on top.