Description
Hearty Beef and Noodles with French Onion flair combines slow-cooked beef and caramelized onions over tender egg noodles. Comforting midwestern flavors merge with classic French techniques for a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (0.45 kg) beef stew meat
- 12 oz (340 g) egg noodles
- 1 can (10.5 oz or 298 g) French onion soup
- 3 cups (720 ml) beef broth
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- ½ cup (120 g) sour cream
- ¼ cup (25 g) parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (50 g) French fried onions
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Searing the Meat: Heat a large pot over medium-high heat with olive oil, then add beef stew meat seasoned with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, browning thoroughly on all sides for 4-5 minutes to develop a rich, golden crust.
- Creating the Flavor Base: Pour French onion soup and beef broth into the pot, reducing heat to low and allowing the beef to simmer gently for 15 minutes, becoming tender and absorbing the savory liquid.
- Noodle Integration: Introduce wide egg noodles directly into the simmering liquid, stirring carefully to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking for 8-10 minutes until noodles reach perfect tenderness and absorb most of the remaining liquid.
- Creamy Finish: Remove pot from heat, fold in sour cream and grated Parmesan cheese to create a luxurious, velvety texture that coats the meat and noodles.
- Crispy Topping: Garnish with French fried onions, sprinkling across the surface to add a delightful crunch and extra layer of flavor to the dish.
Notes
- Sear Meat Perfectly: Achieve a golden-brown crust by ensuring the pot is hot and meat pieces are not overcrowded, which develops rich flavor and prevents steaming.
- Liquid Ratio Matters: Use enough broth to cover meat partially, allowing it to simmer and tenderize without becoming watery or dry.
- Noodle Cooking Technique: Stir egg noodles frequently to prevent clumping and ensure even cooking, checking tenderness to avoid mushiness.
- Creamy Finish Secret: Add sour cream and Parmesan off the heat to prevent curdling and maintain a smooth, velvety sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg