🍜 French Onion Beef and Noodles
A rich, savory dish combining tender beef, caramelized onions, and comforting egg noodles—all simmered in a flavorful broth inspired by French onion soup.
🔹 Ingredients
For the Beef and Onions:
◾ 1 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
◾ Salt and pepper, to taste
◾ 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
◾ 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
◾ 2 cloves garlic, minced
For the Sauce and Noodles:
◾ 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional, for deglazing)
◾ 4 cups beef broth
◾ 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
◾ 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
◾ 8 oz egg noodles
◾ Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
🔹 Instructions
1️⃣ Sear the Beef:
👉 Season beef with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
👉 Brown beef in batches (2–3 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Caramelize the Onions:
👉 Add remaining olive oil and onions to the same pot. Cook over medium heat until golden and soft (15–20 minutes).
👉 Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
3️⃣ Deglaze the Pot:
👉 (Optional) Pour in white wine to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits. Let reduce for 2–3 minutes.
4️⃣ Simmer the Beef:
👉 Return beef to the pot. Add broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme.
👉 Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 45–60 minutes until beef is tender.
5️⃣ Cook the Noodles:
👉 In a separate pot, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
6️⃣ Combine & Serve:
👉 Stir noodles into the beef mixture. Adjust seasoning to taste.
👉 Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
🔹 4 Tips for the Best French Onion Beef and Noodles
✅ Be patient with the onions: Slow caramelization brings deep, sweet flavor.
✅ Don’t skip deglazing: Wine (or a splash of broth) lifts all the browned bits for rich flavor.
✅ Use good-quality broth: It makes a huge difference in taste.
✅ Let it rest before serving: A few minutes off the heat helps the flavors blend beautifully.
🔹 Details
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🕓 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
⚡ Calories: ~450 kcal per serving
