Description
Comfort meets elegance in this French onion beef and noodles dish, blending rich caramelized onions with tender beef over silky pasta. Hearty flavors meld together, creating a soul-warming meal that invites you to savor each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 lb beef chuck roast
- 0.5 lb ground beef
Noodles and Base:
- 12 oz egg noodles
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 large onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
Garnish:
- 1 cup shredded gruyère cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F, preparing a large Dutch oven for a slow, tender cooking process.
- Season beef chuck roast and ground beef with salt, pepper, and dried thyme, ensuring even coating of spices.
- Heat olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium-high heat, searing both beef cuts until they develop a rich, golden-brown crust on all sides.
- Remove meat and set aside, then sauté sliced onions in the same pot until they caramelize and turn a deep golden color, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Mince garlic and add to the caramelized onions, stirring briefly to release aromatic flavors.
- Sprinkle flour over the onion mixture, stirring to create a roux that will thicken the sauce and enhance the dish’s depth.
- Pour in beef broth and water, scraping the bottom of the pot to incorporate all browned bits, then add Worcestershire sauce.
- Return seared meats to the pot, ensuring they are nestled into the onion liquid.
- Cover and transfer to the preheated oven, braising for 2-2.5 hours until beef becomes fork-tender and easily shreds.
- Remove pot from oven, transfer meats to a cutting board, and shred using two forks.
- Cook egg noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions until al dente.
- Return shredded meat to the onion sauce, mixing thoroughly.
- Plate noodles and top with the beef and onion mixture.
- Sprinkle generously with shredded Gruyère cheese, allowing it to slightly melt from the heat.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Slow cooking transforms tough chuck roast into melt-in-your-mouth tender meat, ensuring maximum flavor and texture.
- Caramelizing onions requires patience and medium-low heat to develop deep, sweet, complex flavor without burning.
- Choose high-quality Gruyère cheese for authentic French flavor, or substitute with Swiss or provolone for budget-friendly alternatives.
- Make this dish gluten-free by using cornstarch instead of flour and selecting gluten-free egg noodles or replacing noodles with cauliflower rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg