Grandma’s Beef And Noodles

This Midwestern-style beef and noodles recipe is easy to make with a small list of ingredients and always so flavorful and comforting.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch pieces
• fine sea salt and freshly-ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 large white onion, diced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups beef stock, divided
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 large bay leaf
• 12 ounces wide egg noodles