Melt butter in the same skillet over medium heat and sauté onion until softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add steak to onion in the skillet; pour in beef stock and season with bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until steak is tender, about 50 minutes.
This easy beef and noodles recipe takes less than 30 minutes to prepare, uses just a handful of ingredients, and is the perfect size for two people. This easy beef and noodles is a lighter, faster version of beef stroganoff, which is known for its rich, creamy sauce and juicy meat.