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Easy Beef and Noodles

Easy Beef and Noodles: Comfort Dinner in 30 Minutes

This Easy Beef and Noodles recipe is a comforting, quick meal that delights the whole family with rich flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 8 oz egg noodles substitute with any pasta you love
For the Beef Mixture
  • 1 lb lean ground beef or ground turkey/chicken
  • 1 medium onion yellow or white
  • 2 cloves garlic fresh, minced
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce for gluten-free
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning swap in fresh herbs if preferred
For the Gravy
  • 2 tbsp flour to thicken gravy
  • 2 cups beef broth homemade or low-sodium preferred
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • colander
  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the egg noodles according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and brown ground beef with chopped onion until beef is cooked through and onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Gradually add beef broth while stirring, scraping the bottom, and simmer until gravy thickens.
  6. Adjust gravy consistency with reserved pasta water or additional broth if needed, then simmer for 5 more minutes.
  7. Combine drained noodles with the gravy in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor and avoid rinsing noodles after cooking to help sauce adhere better.

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