Easy and Quick Beef and Noodles

Wanted to share an easy and quick way to do beef and noodles. Buy Reames frozen egg noodles. These are the next best thing to homemade noodles, in my opinion. I also buy canned beef (two cans). Canned beef is not the healthiest choice, but we don't have it that often. The canned beef that I buy is from Aldi's. It is in a can similar to canned chicken or tuna (in the same area). It comes with a little bit of gravy in the can and is already cooked and tender. I cut/shred it into smaller pieces before using. Bring beef broth to a boil. You can use canned beef broth or leftover broth from a roast. You can also use beef bouillon cubes or granules and mix with water until dissolved, according to directions. Bring broth to a boil and then add noodles. Reduce heat and simmer until noodles are soft. Add canned beef with broth. To thicken broth for gravy, mix about 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with JUST enough COLD water, (while stirring with spoon) until cornstarch is dissolved. Add to simmering pot of broth and noodles. Stir until desired consistency. If needed, repeat cornstarch and water process to thicken even more.

Our family usually eats this with mashed potatoes, but they are optional. Sometimes, I use instant potatoes (Idahoan only - not all stores have this brand. Walmart does.) Tonight I'm mashing some real potatoes.