Description
French Onion Beef and Noodles is a comforting, hearty dish that brings together tender beef, deeply caramelized onions, and rich broth over buttery egg noodles, finished with melted Gruyere or Swiss cheese for an irresistible twist on classic French onion soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine (optional)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season beef with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Add sliced onions to the same pot and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until caramelized and golden, about 20–25 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return beef to the pot. Add beef broth, red wine (if using), Worcestershire sauce, and dried thyme. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1–1.5 hours until beef is tender.
- Meanwhile, cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Ladle beef and onion mixture over cooked noodles in bowls. Top each serving with shredded cheese.
- Place under broiler for 1–2 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, use homemade beef stock instead of store-bought broth.
- Swap red wine for extra broth if you prefer to cook without alcohol.
- Great served with crusty bread or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 1.5 hrs
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop & Broiler
- Cuisine: Comfort Food / French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: French onion beef, beef and noodles recipe, comfort food, caramelized onions, cheesy beef noodles