French Onion Beef and Noodles

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This French onion beef and noodle dish tastes like an onion-y beef stroganoff topped with tasty fried onions. It's fancy enough for adults but very approachable for littles, too.

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Juliana Hale
Juliana Hale
Juliana Hale
Juliana Hale is a culinary specialist with over 20 years of experience in recipe testing and development. She works closely with Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, Forks Over Knives, Midwest Living, and Traditional Home both in the test kitchens and with her stories.
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Published on November 16, 2024
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Sarah Brekke
Sarah Brekke
Tested by Sarah Brekke
Sarah Brekke is a culinary professional with over 10 years of experience food media. With a background in both culinary and food sciences, she uses her skills to develop, test, and modify recipes to make them as tasty and practical as possible.
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French Onion Beef and Noodles garnished with fresh herbs in a bowl with a spoon
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

  • 1 pound beef stew meat

  • 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced sweet onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (32 ounce) carton lower sodium beef broth

  • 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can condensed French onion soup

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2/3 cup sour cream

  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 (12-ounce) package wide or medium egg noodles

  • 1 (2.8-ounce) can French-fried onions

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. 

    French Onion Beef and Noodles ingredients on a counter

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  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef stew meat. Cook until well-browned on all sides, stirring once or twice, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer meat from Dutch oven to a plate.

    Beef cooking a Dutch oven on a burner next to cooked beef on a plate

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  3. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the Dutch oven. Add onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until tender and starting to brown, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes. If needed, add a splash of broth to the Dutch oven. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven with a wooden spoon.

    Broth being added to a Dutch oven with onions on a burner

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  4. Return beef to the Dutch oven. Add remaining broth, soup, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until meat is tender

    Broth, beef and onions being stirred in a Dutch oven on a burner

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  5. Whisk together sour cream and Parmesan cheese in a small bowl. 

    Sour cream and Parmesan cheese mixture in a glass bowl with a whisk

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  6. Add about 1/2 cup of hot broth mixture from the Dutch oven to the bowl. Stir to combine. 

    Hands whisking the sour cream mixture in a glass bowl

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  7. Add mixture back to the pot and stir to combine.

    Hands pouring the sour cream mixture into a Dutch oven on a burner

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  8. Add egg noodles to the pot. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes or until noodles and beef are tender.

    French Onion Beef and Noodles in a Dutch oven with a wooden spoon, on a burner

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  9. Top servings with French-fried onions and parsley.

    French Onion Beef and Noodles garnished with fresh herbs in a bowl with a spoon and in a pot

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

471 Calories
23g Fat
31g Carbs
34g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 471
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 117mg 39%
Sodium 536mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 34g 68%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 168mg 13%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 465mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.