Description
Hearty French onion beef pasta delight brings classic French flavors into a comforting one-pot meal that combines caramelized onions, tender beef, and melted cheese. Cheese-topped pasta promises a satisfying dinner experience you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) beef stew meat
- 12 oz (340 g) egg noodles
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 cup (100 g) parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (50 g) French fried onions
- 1 10.5 oz (298 g) can French onion soup
- 3 cups (720 ml) beef broth
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sear Meat: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef stew meat with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Brown meat thoroughly on all sides to develop deep, rich flavors.
- Simmer and Tenderize: Pour French onion soup and beef broth into the pot. Reduce heat and let the meat simmer gently, allowing it to become tender and absorb the savory liquid for about 10 minutes.
- Cook Noodles: Add egg noodles to the simmering mixture, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook until noodles reach perfect al dente texture, fully incorporating the robust flavor of the broth.
- Cream and Finish: Remove pot from heat. Fold in sour cream and Parmesan cheese, creating a velvety, luxurious sauce that coats every strand of pasta and piece of meat.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate the creamy pasta, topping each serving with a generous sprinkle of crispy French fried onions for a delightful crunch and additional flavor dimension.
Notes
- Meat Selection: Choose chuck or sirloin stew meat for tender, flavorful results that break down beautifully during slow cooking.
- Seasoning Trick: Toast spices briefly in hot oil before adding meat to enhance depth and release aromatic compounds.
- Liquid Balance: Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels and prevent an overly salty final dish.
- Noodle Tip: Slightly undercook pasta during initial simmering, as it continues absorbing liquid and softening off-heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg