Description
Comfort meets elegance in this hearty French Onion Beef and Noodles dish, blending rich caramelized onions with tender beef over perfectly cooked noodles. Savory depths and classic French flavors combine to create a soul-warming meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Seasonings, Liquids, and Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (85 grams) egg noodles
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded Swiss cheese (or your preferred cheese)
Instructions
- Transform sliced onions into a rich, caramelized base by gently sautéing them in olive oil over medium heat, stirring consistently until they develop a deep golden-brown color and release their sweet, intense flavor. Introduce minced garlic during the final moments of cooking to enhance the aromatic profile.
- Create a robust foundation by pushing the caramelized onions aside and introducing beef stew meat to the pot. Season the meat with salt and pepper, then methodically brown each side to seal in the savory juices and develop a deep, mahogany-colored exterior.
- Elevate the dish’s complexity by flooding the pot with beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Incorporate fragrant thyme and rosemary to infuse the liquid with herbaceous undertones. Allow the mixture to reach a vigorous boil before reducing to a gentle simmer, covering the pot to trap moisture and tenderize the meat.
- After the beef achieves a melt-in-your-mouth consistency, integrate egg noodles directly into the rich, aromatic liquid. Allow the noodles to absorb the flavorful broth while cooking until they reach perfect al dente tenderness.
- Introduce shredded Swiss cheese, stirring until it melts completely and creates a luxurious, creamy texture throughout the dish. Perform a final seasoning adjustment to balance the flavors. Finish by scattering fresh parsley across the top for a bright, verdant garnish before serving the comforting one-pot meal piping hot.
Notes
- Caramelize onions slowly to develop deep, rich flavor without burning, stirring occasionally and lowering heat if needed.
- Use tough, budget-friendly beef cuts like chuck roast which become tender after long, slow cooking and absorb maximum flavor.
- Consider gluten-free adaptation by replacing egg noodles with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for lower-carb option.
- Enhance umami depth by adding a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar during beef browning stage for more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg