Description
Hearty French onion beef and noodles meld classic comfort with rich, caramelized flavors that dance across your palate. Savory beef mingles with silky noodles and sweet onion depth, creating a rustic dish perfect for satisfying deep hunger and warming winter souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck roast
- 0.5 lb ground beef
Noodles and Base:
- 12 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup water
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 3 large onions
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
Optional Garnish:
- 1 cup shredded gruyère cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
- Slice onions into thin, uniform rings, creating a foundation of deep, caramelized flavor for the dish.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, preparing to develop rich, complex flavors.
- Brown beef chuck roast and ground beef in the hot oil, creating a deep golden crust that will enhance the overall taste profile of the meal.
- Remove browned meat and set aside, then introduce sliced onions to the same pot, allowing them to slowly caramelize for 15-20 minutes until deeply golden and soft.
- Mince garlic and add to the caramelized onions, stirring to release its aromatic essence and prevent burning.
- Reintroduce the browned meats to the onion mixture, incorporating Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper to build layers of savory complexity.
- Pour in beef broth and water, reducing heat to low and covering the pot to simmer for 2-3 hours until meat becomes tender and nearly falling apart.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, prepare wide egg noodles in a separate pot according to package instructions, ensuring they remain al dente.
- Shred the cooked beef using two forks, allowing it to mingle with the rich onion sauce.
- Drain noodles and gently fold them into the meat and onion mixture, ensuring each strand is coated with the flavorful sauce.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded Gruyère cheese over the top and place under a broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and becomes slightly golden.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and fresh herbaceous note before serving hot.
Notes
- Customize onion caramelization by adding a pinch of sugar to enhance browning and sweetness during the slow-cooking process.
- Boost meat tenderness by choosing chuck roast with good marbling, which guarantees richer flavor and more succulent results.
- Experiment with gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or rice noodles for those with dietary restrictions, maintaining the dish’s hearty essence.
- Create a lighter version by using lean ground beef or turkey and reducing overall cheese quantity while preserving the deep, comforting flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 469
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 651 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 104 mg