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French Onion Beef and Noodles
Emily

French Onion Beef and Noodles

A hearty, creamy, and comforting one-pot dish that combines tender beef, egg noodles, French onion soup, and a crunchy topping of fried onions for the ultimate weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) French onion soup
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 12 oz egg noodles, wide variety
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup French fried onions, for topping

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pot
  • wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • cheese grater
  • serving bowls

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  2. Add the beef stew meat and season generously with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear for 3–5 minutes, turning to brown all sides.
  3. Pour in the French onion soup and beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook beef for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the egg noodles and simmer another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and Parmesan until creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  6. Sprinkle French fried onions generously over the top and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, deglaze the pan with a splash of red wine before adding the broth. You can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.