Description
Hearty French onion beef and noodles blend classic comfort with rich, caramelized flavors that transport taste buds to a cozy French countryside kitchen. Savory beef, tender noodles, and deeply browned onions create a soul-warming dish you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Dry Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Cooking Liquids and Additions:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 10.5 ounce can french onion soup
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1/2 ounces (14 grams) egg noodles
- 1 cup french fried onions
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot and heat olive oil over medium-high temperature, creating a hot cooking surface for the meat.
- Introduce beef stew meat into the pot, generously seasoning with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to enhance flavor profile.
- Sear the meat thoroughly, rotating pieces to ensure uniform browning and develop rich caramelized exterior, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Pour French onion soup and beef broth into the pot, combining liquids with seared meat to create a robust braising liquid.
- Reduce heat and allow meat to simmer gently, allowing flavors to meld and meat to tenderize for 10 minutes.
- Introduce egg noodles directly into the simmering liquid, stirring periodically to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, monitoring noodle texture until they reach perfect tenderness.
- Remove pot from heat source and incorporate sour cream and Parmesan cheese, creating a creamy, luxurious sauce.
- Garnish with French fried onions, providing a delightful crispy texture and additional flavor dimension.
- Plate the dish and serve immediately, presenting a comforting one-pot meal that balances hearty meat, tender noodles, and rich, creamy sauce.
Notes
- Meat Searing Success: Ensure the beef is patted dry before searing to achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust and lock in maximum flavor.
- Noodle Cooking Hack: Avoid overcooking egg noodles by testing them a minute before the recommended cooking time to maintain a perfect al dente texture.
- Creamy Consistency Trick: Temper the sour cream by adding a small amount of hot liquid before stirring into the dish to prevent curdling and create a smooth, silky sauce.
- Dietary Modification: For a gluten-free version, swap egg noodles with zucchini noodles or gluten-free pasta and use cornstarch instead of flour for thickening.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1072 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg