French Onion Beef and Noodles

Here’s a rich, savory comfort food recipe: French Onion Beef and Noodles. It combines the deep flavors of French onion soup with tender beef and hearty egg noodles — cozy, satisfying, and easy to make.

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🧅 French Onion Beef and Noodles

🍲 Ingredients:

• 1.5–2 lbs beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into bite-size pieces

• 2 tbsp olive oil or butter

• 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1/2 cup dry white wine (or beef broth)

• 1 (10.5 oz) can French onion soup (like Campbell’s)

• 3–4 cups beef broth

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 8 oz wide egg noodles

• 1 cup shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese (optional, but delicious)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley, for garnish

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🍳 Instructions:

1. Sear the beef:
   In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium-high. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

2. Caramelize onions:
   Reduce heat to medium-low. Add more oil or butter if needed. Add onions and cook slowly for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply golden and caramelized. Don’t rush this step — it’s where the flavor builds.

3. Deglaze & add flavor:
   Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Pour in wine (or broth), scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Stir in Worcestershire sauce.

4. Simmer:
   Return the beef to the pot. Add French onion soup, 3 cups of beef broth, and thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 45–60 minutes, or until beef is fork-tender. Add more broth as needed.

5. Cook noodles:
   Add the egg noodles directly into the pot and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 8–10 minutes until noodles are tender. Add more broth if the mixture is too thick.

6. Add cheese (optional):
   Stir in the shredded cheese until melted, or sprinkle over the top and cover to let it melt.

7. Finish & serve:
   Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

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🍽️ Tips & Variations:

• Use ground beef instead of stew meat for a faster version (brown and drain before adding).

• For a creamy version, stir in 1/4 cup sour cream at the end.

• Want it slow-cooked? Brown everything first, then simmer in a slow cooker on LOW for 6–8 hours, adding noodles in the last 30 minutes.

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