Description
Hearty French onion beef and noodles blend classic comfort with sophisticated French flavors. Caramelized onions, tender beef, and silky noodles create a luxurious dinner that draws you into a world of rich, savory satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 12 ounces (340 grams) egg noodles
- 1 can (10.5 ounces or 298 grams) French onion soup
- 3 cups (720 milliliters) beef broth
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- ½ cup (120 grams) sour cream
- ¼ cup (25 grams) parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (50 grams) French fried onions
Instructions
- Preheat a large pot over medium-high heat and drizzle of olive oil across the bottom, creating an even coating for searing the meat.
- Place beef stew meat into the hot pot, generously seasoning with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Brown the meat thoroughly, rotating pieces to ensure a golden-brown crust develops on all sides, which should take approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Pour 1 can (or 298 grams) of French onion soup and beef broth into the pot, creating a rich, flavorful liquid base.
- Reduce heat to low and allow the beef to gently simmer, becoming tender and absorbing the savory liquid for about 15 minutes.
- Add wide egg noodles directly into the simmering liquid, stirring to prevent sticking and ensuring even cooking.
- Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes until noodles reach desired tenderness and have absorbed most of the remaining liquid.
- Remove pot from heat and fold in sour cream and grated Parmesan cheese, creating a creamy, luxurious texture.
- Garnish with French fried onions, sprinkling them across the top for a delightful crispy finish.
Notes
- Sear meat quickly over high heat to lock in rich, savory flavors and create a golden-brown exterior that enhances overall taste.
- Choose high-quality beef stew meat for tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture that becomes incredibly soft during slow simmering.
- French onion soup adds deep, complex flavor profile that elevates this one-pot comfort meal beyond traditional beef and noodle dishes.
- Stirring occasionally prevents noodles from sticking and ensures even cooking throughout the entire dish.
- Finishing with sour cream and Parmesan creates a luxurious, creamy sauce that adds richness and depth to the final presentation.
- French fried onions provide a delightful crispy topping that contrasts beautifully with the soft, tender beef and noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480 cal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg