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French Onion Ground Beef and Noodles

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

This French Onion Ground Beef and Noodles skillet takes all the cozy flavors of classic French onion soup and tucks them into a hearty, family-friendly pasta dinner. Tender egg noodles are tossed with caramelized onions, savory ground beef, rich beef broth, and a blanket of melty Swiss cheese for a weeknight-comfort meal made in one pan plus a pot of noodles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups egg noodles (dry)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the thinly sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10–12 minutes, until caramelized, soft, and deeply golden brown. Lower the heat if they start to brown too quickly.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet with the onions. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through. Drain off any excess fat, if necessary.
  4. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1–2 minutes to let the flavors bloom.
  5. Meanwhile, in a separate pot, cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  6. Pour the beef broth into the skillet with the beef and onions. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 3–5 minutes so the flavors meld slightly.
  7. Add the cooked egg noodles to the skillet, tossing to coat them in the broth and beef-onion mixture.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded Swiss cheese evenly over the top. Cover the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly around the edges.
  9. Uncover, garnish with chopped fresh parsley, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot.

Notes

  • Caramelizing the onions slowly over medium to medium-low heat is key to building deep, French-onion-style flavor.
  • Use lean ground beef (around 90/10) if you prefer a less greasy dish; drain well after browning.
  • Season lightly with salt at first—both the broth and Worcestershire sauce add saltiness, so you can always adjust at the end.
  • If the mixture looks too thick after adding noodles, splash in a little extra broth to loosen it to your liking.
  • Swiss cheese is traditional to the French onion vibe, but you can combine it with mozzarella or provolone for extra meltiness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop, One-Pan
  • Cuisine: American, French-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 450 kcal (approx.)
  • Sugar: 5 g (approx.)
  • Sodium: 780 mg (approx.)
  • Fat: 24 g (approx.)
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g (approx.)
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g (approx.)
  • Trans Fat: 0 g (approx.)
  • Carbohydrates: 34 g (approx.)
  • Fiber: 2 g (approx.)
  • Protein: 27 g (approx.)
  • Cholesterol: 105 mg (approx.)

Keywords: french onion ground beef and noodles, skillet beef and noodles, cheesy beef noodles, french onion pasta, easy weeknight dinner

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