French Onion Beef and Noodles Recipe – Comfort Food Dinner Idea
This French onion beef and noodles recipe is the ultimate comfort food. Tender beef strips and caramelized onions are tossed with egg noodles in a creamy, savory sauce that’s rich and satisfying. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or when you want a hearty dish that warms you from the inside out!
Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Knife + cutting board
- Pot for noodles
- Strainer
- Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb beef (sirloin, chuck, or ground beef)
- 4 cups beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp thyme (fresh or dried)
- 8 oz egg noodles (or pasta of choice)
- ½ cup sour cream or heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère or mozzarella cheese (optional topping)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Crispy fried onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Caramelize onions: Melt butter in skillet. Cook onions low and slow (20–25 minutes) until golden and sweet. Add garlic and thyme.
- Brown beef: Add beef to skillet, sear until browned. Deglaze with Worcestershire sauce.
- Add broth: Pour in beef broth, simmer until beef is tender.
- Cook noodles: In a separate pot, boil noodles until al dente. Drain.
- Combine: Stir noodles into beef-onion mixture. Add sour cream or cream for silkiness.
- Finish: Top with shredded cheese, crispy onions, or parsley. Serve hot.
- Texture note: Tender beef, silky noodles, creamy sauce, and crunchy garnish.
Notes
- Beef options: Use ground beef for speed, stew meat for slow cooking.
- Noodle swaps: Try gluten-free pasta, rice noodles, or zucchini noodles.
- Flavor boost: Add mushrooms for extra umami or a splash of sherry for depth.
- Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days; freeze beef-onion mixture separately for 2 months.
- Pro Tip: Always caramelize onions low and slow—this is the heart of the dish.