French Onion Beef and Noodles
French Onion Beef and Noodles pairs tender seared beef with sweet, caramel-kissed onions and springy egg noodles in a rich, tangy sauce enriched with sour cream and Parmesan. Each bite balances beefy depth with onion-forward savoriness, then gets a crunchy finish from French-fried onions and a fresh pop of parsley. It’s a cozy one-pot dinner perfect for weeknights or cool evenings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in French Onion Beef and Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 4- to 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef stew meat and cook until well browned on all sides, stirring once or twice, 2 to 3 minutes. Move the meat from the Dutch oven to a plate.
- 3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the Dutch oven. Add the onion and the garlic. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until tender and beginning to brown, about 6 minutes. If needed, add a splash of broth to the Dutch oven. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the Dutch oven.
- 4
Return the beef to the Dutch oven. Add the remaining broth, the soup, and the pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until the meat is tender.
- 5
Whisk the sour cream and Parmesan cheese together in a small bowl.
- 6
Add about 1/2 cup of the hot broth mixture from the Dutch oven to the bowl and stir to combine.
- 7
Pour the mixture back into the pot and stir to combine.
- 8
Add the egg noodles to the pot. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes or until the noodles and beef are tender.
- 9
Top each serving with French-fried onions and parsley.
- Calories 661.09 kcal High 33%
- Protein 19.18 g Good Source 38%
- Carbohydrate 82.86 g 30%
- Total Fat 27.31 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 7.3 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 94.09 mg High 31%
- Sodium 845.35 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 4.21 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 206.16 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 3.05 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 373.87 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 51.9 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 8.6 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
French Onion Beef and Noodles is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Condensed French Onion Soup, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 661.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is French Onion Beef and Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Condensed French Onion Soup, Fresh Parsley, Fried Onions. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make French Onion Beef and Noodles?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 661.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is French Onion Beef and Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is French Onion Beef and Noodles healthy?
- French Onion Beef and Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 661.09 calories and 19.18 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 845.35 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.3 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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