Beef and Noodles
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
460 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Beef and Noodles
Description
This Beef and Noodles recipe begins by browning seasoned ground beef with diced onions and garlic, which form the flavor base. A sauce made from beef broth, a bouillon cube, soy sauce, onion powder, mustard, thyme, garlic powder, heavy cream, and cream of mushroom soup is thickened with butter and flour cooked to remove rawness and develop a roux. This sauce simmers to blend flavors and thicken before combining with cooked egg noodles and shredded cheddar cheese.
The egg noodles are cooked to al dente, providing a tender yet firm texture that holds the creamy sauce well. The combination produces a dish with a smooth, cheesy sauce enveloping the savory ground meat, suitable for a filling main course.
The recipe notes mention flexibility in noodle amount, choice of beef cuts, and options for mushroom or chicken soup bases, as well as suggestions for adding mushrooms or frozen vegetables to vary the dish. Shredding cheese from a block is recommended for better melting and flavor.
Ingredients
Sauce
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce can sub Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup heavy cream can sub half and half or milk
Pasta
- 1 lb. ground beef
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 onion diced, small
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 lb. egg noodles uncooked. See notes.
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz. can
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Combine sauce ingredients in a large measuring cup with a spout and set aside. Measure out remaining ingredients before beginning.
- Lightly season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Heat a deep 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and the onions. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, until evenly browned and cooked through. Use a spatula to break up the meat as it cooks. Drain grease and transfer to a plate.
- As you continue with the following steps, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, melt butter over medium heat in the same skillet used to cook the meat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until the raw flour smell is gone and it begins to brown.
- Add the sauce mixture in small splashes, stirring continuously. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir in the cream of mushroom soup. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- Cook the noodles to al dente according to package instructions. Drain once cooked.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cheese until incorporated, then add the beef back.
- Add the cooked noodles and stir to combine. The sauce will continue to thicken upon standing. Serve!
Notes
- This recipe yields six servings; nutritional info is an estimate per serving.
- Use up to ¾ lb. egg noodles to achieve a sauce-rich dish; adjust noodles to personal preference.
- More tender beef cuts like sirloin or ribeye can be used for a softer texture when cooked stovetop.
- Consider sautéing mushrooms separately and adding toward the end for added flavor.
- Swap cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken for variation.
- Incorporate frozen vegetables near the end of cooking for extra nutrition and color.
- Use low sodium broth and soy sauce or omit bouillon to control sodium content.
- Prefer shredding cheese from a block instead of pre-shredded for better melting and taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 460kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 774mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 856IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 315mg | 32% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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