Description
This French Onion Beef and Noodles recipe is a hearty one-skillet meal packed with tender beef, savory French onion flavor, and perfectly cooked noodles. It’s comfort food at its best—rich, satisfying, and ready in under an hour. Made with pantry staples and minimal prep, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 1 packet French onion soup mix
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella or Swiss cheese (optional)
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef stew meat, season with salt and pepper, and sear until browned on all sides (about 4–5 minutes).
3. Stir in French onion soup mix, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until the beef is tender.
5. Add egg noodles and simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, until noodles are cooked through.
6. Optional: Sprinkle cheese on top and let it melt before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
Use ground beef for a quicker version.
Try sautéing sliced onions for an extra layer of flavor.
Swap noodles for rotini, wide egg noodles, or whatever pasta you have.
Add a splash of heavy cream at the end for a creamier broth.
To freeze, store without noodles and add freshly cooked pasta when reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg