Description
Creamy Beef and Noodles is a comforting dish that combines tender beef and egg noodles in a rich sauce, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups beef broth (use low-sodium for less salt)
- 1 cube chicken bouillon (can substitute with vegetable bouillon)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup heavy cream (or Half and Half/Milk)
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 pound ground beef (can use sirloin for a different texture)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (fresh minced)
- ½–¾ pound egg noodles
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (can substitute with cream of chicken or celery soup)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
Instructions
- In a measuring cup, blend together 2 cups of beef broth, one chicken bouillon cube, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Stir in 1 teaspoon each of onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, and dried thyme, along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it apart. Add one diced onion and cook until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add about ½ to ¾ pound of egg noodles and cook until al dente, around 5-6 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds just until fragrant. Gradually sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of flour, stirring until light brown.
- Slowly pour the prepared sauce mixture into the roux, stirring continuously. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in 1 cup of freshly shredded cheddar cheese into the creamy sauce, allowing it to melt completely before adding back the cooked beef. Fold in the drained noodles.
- Let the dish rest for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be made with sirloin for a different texture.
- Feel free to substitute the cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or celery soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg