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French Onion Beef Noodles
Caroline

French Onion Beef Noodles

A hearty one-pot meal with tender beef, rich French onion flavor, and creamy noodles topped with crispy fried onions. Comfort food at its best, ready in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 510
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 (10.5 oz) can French onion soup
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup French fried onions

Equipment

  • Large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon for stirring
  • Sharp knife if cutting beef into chunks

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add beef chunks, season with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sear for 3–5 minutes until browned on all sides.
  2. Pour in French onion soup and beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Add egg noodles directly to the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream and Parmesan until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Sprinkle generously with French fried onions. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Sour cream must be at room temperature to blend smoothly. French fried onions should be added just before serving to maintain crispiness. Leftovers thicken as they sit; stir in a splash of broth when reheating.