Amish Beef and Noodles | Food Wishes

[@joshuawells5953]

I live in a town where the majority of people are Amish and grew up eating this frequently. But I never knew it was Amish. My family always put in a load of mushrooms and ate it with crusty bread with fresh butter.

[@civlyzed]

Livin' in an Amish Paradise!

[@lorddorker3703]

Same here, ate this weekly. I was about to pitch a fit about no mashed potatoes, but he covered that. But seriously, mashed potatoes with this is the bomb!

[@LindaC616]

We didn't have it with mashed potatoes, but my mother and I would make our own noodles ....😋​@@lorddorker3703

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

I was just thinking, I bet mushrooms would go well with that!

[@ikvangalen6101]

Amish beef?? That’s cannibalism!!!

[@brentu777]

Chef John, you are the kit and kaboodle of a low-tech Amish noodle

[@kalasmith9472]

I’m from central Pa, lived here all my life, and “PA Dutch” heritage. My family leaves the roast whole and roasts in the oven, which creates its own broth. Sear then roast whole with onions and seasonings. Then drain the broth into a pan to boil the noodles. And yes, mashed potatoes are typically served along side the tender shredded beef and noodles. When your appetite returns after being sick, it’s one of the most comforting meals to eat ❤

[@toom8rs15]

What’s for dessert?😊

[@Mosby-z8c]

mashed potatoes AND noodles? Carb overdosing!

[@shirleyjhaney1041]

That sounds so good ❤

[@Lines-In-The-Sand1]

@@toom8rs15 shoofly pie

[@toom8rs15]

@@Lines-In-The-Sand1 🤣🤣 Hopefully a lard based pie crust to boot

[@quilliammiscellany5233]

I am after all the Mennonite of what im making tonight 😋

[@bonniepwtf]

😂🎯

[@bigbabypuddingsnatcher]

that's it. gotta re-record this one chef john

[@seananderson5450]

You are the John Book of being an awesome cook.

[@uhN0id]

Fantastic haha

[@MrRufusjax]

​@@seananderson5450John Book! I almost forgot about Witness. Excellent movie!

[@CatWhiskering]

Now that's the chilly autumn night meal I'm talking about. Yum.😋

[@ericbarnitt5212]

So it's essentially a lighter version of beef stroganoff. Looks awesome!

[@music_YT2023]

Serving this on mashed potatoes for that beautiful carb-on-carb action does sound super tasty.

[@thebewitchinghour831]

I was totally picturing it as my mouth was watering.

[@AzerinaM]

That’s how we eat it ❤

[@mtwice4586]

My mom was from Kansas. She cooked this a lot and always put it over mashed potatoes. I never knew it was called Amish Beef and Noodles until now. Can't wait to make this for myself and my wife and kids this week.

[@uirusux]

My paternal grandparents are born and raised midwest and she makes the best homemade beef and noodles over her homemade mashed potatoes. She used really thick wheat noodles that softened up while still being firm enough to slurp and devour with the beef. It's my favorite comfort food.

[@mtwice4586]

@@uirusux excellent memory. Thank you for sharing. With mom being from Kansas, we had potatoes in every capacity. Then I moved to Louisiana and it is rice with everything. I love it all, but man, I sure miss mom's cooking.

[@kmlammto]

Having been raised near Amish country in PA, the topping would not have been green onions, but fresh parsley. Always had parsley on almost everything Amish that I can recall.

[@mrdinme.4768]

We only went on one whirlwind roadtrip when I was a kid, part of it was thru Penn Dutch, I just remember loving the food, funnel cakes, family style eating, and shoo fly pie. I kinda admire that simpler, way of life.

[@yard2010]

Thank you Chef John I love you

[@fredcostas1945]

Mom used to add French onion soup base

[@markwilkins9048]

Thank you Chef. You bridge the gap from home cook to restaurant chef. I appreciate all your contributions. I always look forward to your next video.

[@QqqVvv-j9y]

Yum. I would totally add some whole mushrooms in there.

[@jennag1048]

Great idea!

[@tomtommyl805]

I MADE THIS !! OMG it's awesome. The flavor of BEEF comes thru like never before. wow.. But I changed your recipe. Here's what I did: 1. You use too much salt (IMO). I used 1/2 teas per pound of beef. And the salt level (for me) was perfect. Remember: the commercial beef stock you buy in the stores have salt in them. 2. I had some mushrooms so in they went. Along with some leftover carrots. Sometimes I adhere to the philosophy of the chinese: "If you have something then use it before it goes bad" 3. I used fresh garlic instead of powder. and when the onions were a little more than half done carmelizing I threw the fresh garlic in there.

[@enzoitgoes8335]

Like yours better

[@tomtommyl805]

@@enzoitgoes8335 Don't chop up the mushrooms small. Leave them big

[@r.mcbride2837]

Heh... so... You made pot roast with noodles. LOL

[@barbarawallace6890]

Ah, the memories! My maternal grandmother was of German descent, and had relatives in the Penn Dutch country. I remember her making this (or something extremely similar), and also remember her sometimes making her egg noodles from scratch when I was very young (50+ years ago). We even had it over potatoes sometimes, as you suggested. Thank you, Chef John, for bringing back the wonderful memory of learning with and helping my Didi cook for our family ❤❤❤❤️

[@LindaC616]

From michigan, not Mennonite but my grandmother was german. My mother, not her daughter, would make her own noodles. Sometimes they would be a little bit thicker almost like a dumpling😋

[@rechtehaber]

been spending most our lives living in an amish paradise.

[@bonniepwtf]

🎶🎵😊

[@appo9357]

I really look good in black, fool.

[@matrixphijr]

_I've churned butter once or twice..._

[@ken481959]

I'm the one the little Amlins want to be like, on my knees day and night scoring points for the afterlife...

[@LowEndMarauder]

Even Ezekiel thinks that my mind is gone

[@milivoje1111]

Dude, I love you seasoning the cutting board, it's catching on.

[@alexherbst9477]

I cooked this for dinner tonight. As I was making it, I really wasn't sure how it would turn out since it was so simple and had so few ingredients (I didn't deviate from Chef John's recipe), but it came out great! It had a deep, rich beef flavor and the broth thickened up nicely. 10/10!

[@RAWBOT301]

I make this but with onions, celery, garlic, carrots, rosemary and stock. Also helps to dust the meat with flour and make a butter roux with the meat fond.

[@Stevenobody]

I add a bit of Worcestershire and hotsauce to the broth. This is also a great pressure cooker meal

[@brucecoulter312]

I've been making this since I visited Lancaster, PA a couple of years ago. It's easy and delicious. I add a teaspoon of Worcestershire and soy sauce.

[@JKwakulla]

Homemade egg noodles with homemade mashed potatoes is the ultimate. Doesn't matter which meat you use. My favorite meal growing up was the Friday after Thanksgiving. Above with leftover turkey gravy. FANTASTIC!

[@TwilightxKnight13]

This is an excellent recipe. We sometimes add peas, carrots, and/or a dollop of sour cream.

[@duckpond7856]

When we were kids, our dad would fix beef neck bones and noodles on rainy days - my favorite cheap meal. This looks like a much better version of that.

[@midwestkatie4]

Outstanding. More recipes like this, please.

[@serendipityshopnyc]

This is basically beef goulash w/noodles, which I made in my teens when just learning to cook. Personally I like to cook the goulash down to thicken, & serve it alongside noodles cooked separately and buttered and black peppered and poppy-seeded just before serving. Haven't made goulash or pot roast in a while because of the price of beef, but boy is it good!

[@kindabluejazz]

Nice and simple. For a thicker version, I would cook the noodles and then strain the liquid into a separate container so that I could add back in only the amount of liquid I want. It's hard to judge what amount of liquid you'll need for the final dish. Could even thicken up the sauce with more flour, cornstarch, or just boil-reducing. Thanks, Chef!

[@Billyisyourdad]

Amish fried chicken is some of the best out there. I've never tried this dish myself, but it's on my list now. Those people know how to cook 👌

[@jmcmonster]

We made this a lot when I was growing up as well as a chicken version. Main difference is we would add milk and thicken the braising liquid with a roux, so it was creamy instead of soupy. Or take the Midwest approach and just add in a can of cream of mushroom.

[@thomasbruley4476]

Strong German roots here.. brings me back to my childhood!! Well done john! Now go back to central ohio and learn the amazing Jonny marzetti... If you are from Columbus Ohio area then you know full well what I'm talking about - cheers

[@kaywatson6505]

I grew up in Washington State and have eaten Jonny Marzetti Casserole since I was a kid. It's a great dinner or potluck dish.

[@ronfroehlich4697]

I'm from Pittsburgh and Johnny Marzetti was one of the lunches my school cafeteria served in the 80's. Nobody in Pittsburgh makes Johnny Marzetti, anymore. I might have to bring it back.

[@kaywatson6505]

@@ronfroehlich4697 Yes! It's definitely a northern dish. I hope you enjoy it in Pittsburgh.

[@Friedbrain11]

I would add a piece of bread with some butter on it to eat with the beef & noodle stew. Put it over some mashed potatoes would be great too:)

[@PoeLemic]

Love your channel, Chef John. Thanks for showing us this on 09-21-2024. I'm gonna make this next week.

[@EQ9962]

I grew up eating this and when I go back home it is what I order at the small country diners in rural Pennsylvania

[@matthewtoohey4103]

Such restraint, Chef John! You made it as far as 6:45 before the obligatory "you are after all the ____ of ___". 👍

[@cindydolezal2980]

I don't know if it's Amish but at my dinner table in the 60s there would have been a saucer of white bread and soft butter on the table to soak up that beef broth.

[@MelodyT78]

mmm looks perfect for fall 🍁

[@mollysmith6055]

With a slight change in preparation, I will be able to make this with my home canned beef broth and chuck roast cubes. I'll skip the mashed potatoes but maybe it needs a nice wedge of cornbread or a piping hot biscuit alongside. This looks perfect for cooler weather, thank you Chef!

[@Muffinzeshlongun]

Ooo I was trolling the comments looking for suggestions and impressions before I make this. I'm totally making cornbread with it now. Good idea!

[@gswillia99]

the aromas coming from this dish must be amazing!

[@dennisparshall5204]

Perfect for some cold weather. Will be making this soon. Thank you, Chef.

[@MrEScience]

Growing up my Midwest mom made her own version of "Beef Burgundy" that was basically just this with a half a cup of cranberry juice in place of some of the beef broth. Delicious!

[@ArcYT]

God bless Chef John

[@stevefulkerson4995]

I've seen lots of variations of this dish in the midwest including chicken or pork versions. Always a great cold winter day meal.

[@parthoroy9141]

You are after all the host who'll astonish with this dish that's deliciously Amish

[@cattunger]

Amish cooking is always incredibly good. It's like the king of "home-style" foods imo.

[@davewebster5120]

I once enjoyed the company of a Mennonite-ish group house for students at WVU studying dentistry. Not only was the food amazing but we did songs and games after and the ol time games were a blast! I had an amazing time. They were all perfect singers too. I didn't know the hymns so I couldn't sight read them too well but they had all the parts maxed out. Really cool people.

[@margaretstokely9016]

I love those frozen noodles and squares with this dish.

[@kenren110]

I grew up near Kennett Square, PA, and Lancaster (an Amish Mecca as far as I knew) so Amish culture and mushrooms were there from my earliest memories. Mom made something very close to this, usually in the crockpot by adding the noodles (you are using enriched egg noodles, correct?) in the last hour. It was a favorite in the household and would usually be served with frozen dough/fresh-baked bread. I was aware of its simplicity, which made me think maybe I could cook too. Dang...there is an all-night diner nearby...

[@haydenschultz2093]

Thanks for another really interesting recipe. Sometimes I have a chuck steak like you have with nice flat sides that I want to braise in nice seared cubes. I'm lazier than you so I'll do it in a different order. I'll salt the meat (let it rest in the fridge if I have time) and then sear the nice flat sides. I can usually get a much nicer sear that way. After it's seared on all sides, *then* I'll cube it and braise the cubes. I know there are some sides to the cubes that won't have any crust, but I think having a better sear on 2 sides makes up for it. And it's a lot easier.

[@ymarethcir8322]

OK I made this for my family it was amazing very easy and totally worth it would definitely do again and try mushrooms 🍄

[@kevindopke5098]

Made this for a second time in a month it is amazing it's so simple. And I can be kind of hoity toity and snobbish about food but this is just plain and simple and delicious. I order you to make it! Obey my will!!!

[@MightyMurloc]

I saw that an Amish Breakfast Buffet was recently voted best in the USA, I was surprised at first, but thinking about the time, care and local ingredients that probably goes into ALL their cooking, it makes a lot of sense.

[@davewebster5120]

Clean food scratch-made in America?

[@Marionette_Doll]

I make this somewhat frequently during the cold months. Every once in a while I'll dice up a jalapeno to give it an extra little kick, but otherwise, it's a wonderful easy-to-make stew!

[@bryanworth8292]

As always, Chef John hits it outta the park! Gonna try this one very soon. Toasted French rolls alongside.

[@pachochinperro759]

Simplemente delicioso gracias por la receta exquisita y que Dios te bendiga soy de Perú 🇵🇪

[@alphaenemyplus8376]

Chuck's a great pick for this dish

[@lucascady4992]

Looks So Good!! Be better tomorrow!!

[@adraino7345]

Im taiwanese american and beef noodle soup is a huge staple but is wayyyy more labor intensive. I think I’ll have to try this to see if I can get the beefy comfort I crave.

[@charlesebyjr2925]

Thanks for the recipe and the link. 😊

[@spoosh13x13x13]

I made this dish now 3 times and I gotta say.. Tasty ,filling and super easy to both make and cleanup.. I add some buttered bread to sop up the extra juices / sauce on the side and I gotta say... Perfect fall or cold day meal.. Thank you for sharing this so others can enjoy this amazing easy tasty meal..

[@Pattilapeep]

Amish wedding noodles are perfect for this dish. Now I'm hungry.

[@robinjackson7876]

A great winter meal!

[@scottskillman]

We are witnessing a grand evolution? Another dish where cayenne is not in the preferred recipe? I (We) am with you John, have no fear moving forward without the powdered pepper. We love it, maybe too much, but we are strong enough to let it go.

[@ryangaiser3722]

....... he added the red pepper cuz of a phuck up on a very early recipe. Not only that it's an Amish recipe they don't usually like flavor

[@woodstream6137]

​@ryangaiser3722 you think the Amish are bad, moms recipe is beef noodles water salt pepper

[@ryangaiser3722]

@@woodstream6137 lmao I didn't say their recipes are bad just they don't embrace massive amounts of flavor. Take southern American BBQ or central American barbacoa, South East Asian food. Way more flavors involved comparatively

[@sherrieanorman2816]

I can't wait to cook this. My hubby will LOVE this!! I KNOW Iwill.

[@johnwickey5802]

Thanks so much for sharing this. Brought back memories. In my grandma’s kitchen there would have been half as much meat cut into tiny pieces. Garlic? Garnish is a tablespoon of sour cream (no more).

[@stevelogan5475]

Chef John, I think you obtained this recipe from me because it is exactly how I make mine except for 1 thing , I add appx. a tablespoon of Worstcheshire sauce. Buttered bread on the side with honey sweet tea with a lemon wedge to drink.

[@srmarybede]

My grandmother made this or chicken and noodles for eery Sunday dinner. I always ate it over mashed potatoes. Yummy!!

[@jonkirkwood469]

Man oh man. This, with a hard roll and a cold lager. I see a snowy day staple here.

[@goaway3717]

I never heard of this as particularly Amish but mom made this in a very similar manner with somewhat less liquid and yes we always had mashed or boiled potatoes with our beef and noodles. I always mixed it all together on the plate. Always a regular dish in our home throughout the 70's and 80's.

[@jaydoggy9043]

NOt sure why this hasn't been on my list of things to have but it's so simple and perfect and I"ll remember the technique forever. I made them with some klauski soup noodles and they were perfect in this. I also had some leftover parsley so I finely-minced the stems and put them in the broth.

[@Mochi-sn3ud]

I live in Pennsylvania and just love Beef pot pie.) I know, maybe not the correct term but those homemade noodles in broth with the beef, carrots, onion, and potatoes is absolutely amazing! Cannot wait for cooler weather to make this.

[@norcalovenworks]

When my grandma made this, she made the noodles with regular flour, salt, and eggs. The noodles were rolled flat, and cut into 2x2” squares. She called this pot pie, but the real name was bot bai. The noodles were really slippery, and chewey. I was a Mennonite farm kid. By the way, garlic should not be in this dish, as garlic does not seem to exist in the PA Dutch pantry. If you use homemade noodles, the residual flour on the noodles will thicken the broth.

[@VMXGroove]

This is a great recipe. Real hearty comfort food. I'd probably add mushrooms and a splash of red wine. That isn't very Amish but it is delicious.

[@bmf0003]

this looks amazing. my grandma always went the mushroom route for this and i miss it. it was so good. now i have to try this

[@robertallison9653]

This is an amazing dish! I can't wait to make it again!

[@loricook2066]

I tried this recipe for the first time today. My family and I loved it!😊

[@KeniDiane]

Chef John, this looks delicious, I will definitely be making this in the cooler months!. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

[@jsk7591]

Stroganoff, more or less, without the mushrooms and sour cream. Still looks good.

[@LindaC616]

It is!

[@StevenAthertonSIUandPO]

❤amazing. Just made for dinner. Beef was perfect. Thanks for all three useful cooking knowledge. Really stepping up my game

[@coreyhendrix4571]

That looks so good.!!,I am definitely going to make this. Thank you for the suggestion ❤

[@duanemiller5606]

If you really want it, thicker scoop out the noodles and mix yourself up a little beunne manie which is the French term for raw roux and whisk it into the liquid heading a little bit at a time till you get to the thickness you desire, Then you could strain it if you’re concerned about small lumps, then put back in the noodles and meat and onions.

[@daniel.lopresti]

Or, beurre manié ;)

[@duanemiller5606]

@@daniel.lopresti thanks for correcting my typo or was that spellcheck trying to correct my French spelling on an English phone?😆😂

[@daniel.lopresti]

@@duanemiller5606 tell me about it, I have three keyboards on my phone.. nightmare ;)

[@geaj]

My mom always added a few diced potatoes in.....I guess to stretch the recipe. I love this one!

[@NoHobbes]

It almost seems wrong not to throw mushrooms in there.....

[@KeePenne]

That was my favorite part. My kitchen motto is: There will be no fungus among us. 😊

[@clonecone]

That would be a hate crime

[@ursulathomas113]

and some paprika etc and you got goulash.

[@moehoward01]

When you make it, add mushrooms.

[@Mr.Abreu.76]

You are after all the Princess Toadstool, of adding stuff to your noodle

[@valerieboileau8033]

Thanks, chef John! Looks delish

[@SailorGolf]

My Grandma (b. 1899) used to make this back in the 60’s for family ‘gatherings’ and she was certainly Not Amish …. I recon it’s just good ol’ American rustic cooking !!! 😊 She also made the World’s Best Apple Pie - to my recollection anyway !!!!! 😢

[@MrsOveata]

I just made this. It is delicious and filling. It's nothing like what my mom made when I was a kid.

[@lilithsmith1290]

Looks very good . Thank you . I will make it.

[@artfloridadude7066]

Hi John, followed your recipe . ooooh! so good!

[@GetRecipe]

Wow this is the best beef and noodles recipe! thanks for sharing this with us...

[@michaelrutherford821]

I just made a sous vide chuck roast and I saved the juice for something...this is something.

[@debrasusan73]

You are just the best.

[@tilasole3252]

I remember something similar. I think Betty Crocker has an entry for this. Loved it as a kid. Meat was probably different though when my mom made it. Not 100% sure though. I just remember the broth and the noodles being fantastic!

[@shanerogers9386]

Looks awesome. Nice to see it made without the standard cream of mushroom and onion soup mix.

[@bucskris]

I grew up on beef and noodles. For me, the mashed potatoes is a must with a little thicker gravy and more of it, and mix it all together with the beef and noodles and mashed potatoes.

[@jasonsmith2775]

Ok, CJ. I give you kudos for this one. Since both sides of my family arrived in PA during the early 1700's, they would be proud of this.

[@r.mcbride2837]

Reminds me of a dish my Mom made. Very similar and also served with noodles AND mashed potatoes. From living in Pennsylvania Dutch country. Homemade egg noodles tho'. My Dad's side of the family used to make turkey soup out of the leftover Thanksgiving/Christmas Turkey. The usual onion, celery, carrots, very rich broth and homemade egg noodles served over mashed potatoes. Ohio Germans on that side, so it figures. We would literally roll away from the table and go into a coma. Delish...

[@jakeshiever]

I made this with venison roast last night and it was wonderful!

[@sagnikdas6049]

You could literally share any recipe as an Amish recipe. It's not like they will ever get to watch the video😂

[@afm571]

I live 30 miles away from an Amish settlement and I am offended on their behalf! Give me money to make me go away! XD

[@whatshername369]

I feel very guilty for laughing at that

[@davidatchison9245]

Looks wonderful!

[@jjudy5869]

My question was, Where are the mashed potatoes? What you made was beef-n-noodle soup. To anyone wanting to enjoy old-fashion farm cooking, make a pot of mashed potatoes. Then put a scoop in the bottom of your bowl and put the beef-n-noodles on top.

[@bassman8144]

Looking forward to trying this!