French Onion Beef and Noodles
A comforting and flavorful one-pan meal combining caramelized onions, ground beef, egg noodles, and melty Swiss cheese.
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Dutch Oven
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 large yellow onions thinly sliced (about 4 cups)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 pound ground beef 85% lean
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh
- 3 cups beef broth low-sodium
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 ounces egg noodles uncooked
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1½ cups Swiss cheese shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 15-20 minutes until onions are deeply caramelized to a golden brown.
- Add ground beef to the caramelized onions. Break up with a wooden spoon and cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and thyme during the last minute of cooking.
- Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and let reduce slightly for 2 minutes.
- Add uncooked egg noodles to the skillet, stirring to submerge in the broth. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender but still have slight bite.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream until fully incorporated. Sprinkle Swiss cheese over the top, cover, and let sit for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
- Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add mushrooms for extra flavor.