Description
This French Onion Beef and Noodles is a rich, savory comfort dish inspired by classic French onion soup. Tender beef, caramelized onions, and hearty noodles are coated in a flavorful, cheesy sauce that’s perfect for a cozy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 1 lb beef stew meat or sliced sirloin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook noodles: Boil egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Sear beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Caramelize onions: In the same pan, add sliced onions and cook over medium heat for 15–20 minutes until golden and soft.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Build sauce: Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Combine: Return beef to the pan and stir in sour cream until creamy.
- Add noodles: Toss cooked noodles with the beef mixture until well coated.
- Add cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top and let it melt.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
For deeper flavor, cook the onions low and slow until deeply caramelized. You can broil the dish for 2–3 minutes after adding cheese for a bubbly, golden top. Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: french onion beef, beef and noodles, comfort food, cheesy beef pasta, savory noodles