Description
Beef and Noodles is a heartwarming dish that combines the savory flavors of beef with a creamy mushroom sauce, served over tender egg noodles. This comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or casual family dinners, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish. With its rich and satisfying flavor profile, it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for both kids and adults. Plus, the recipe is versatile; you can easily substitute ground beef for beef tips or adjust the creaminess based on your preferences. Serve it with fresh herbs or a side of vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 ½ cups beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ lb egg noodles (uncooked)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large measuring cup, combine sauce ingredients: beef broth, bouillon cube, soy sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, thyme, and cream.
- In a deep skillet over medium-high heat, season and brown the ground beef with diced onions and garlic for about 7-10 minutes. Drain grease.
- Boil salted water in a large pot; cook egg noodles until al dente.
- In the same skillet used for the beef, melt butter over medium heat and stir in flour until lightly browned. Gradually add the sauce mixture while stirring continuously.
- Once boiling, reduce to simmer and add cream of mushroom soup; let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted, then mix in cooked beef.
- Combine the cooked noodles with the sauce mixture thoroughly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg