French Onion Beef & Noodle Skillet
French Onion Beef & Noodle Skillet
Course: DinnerCuisine: French, AmericanDifficulty: Easy6
servings15
minutes300
kcal50
minutesThis French Onion Beef & Noodle Skillet transforms the rich, savory flavors of classic French onion soup into a hearty one-pan dinner. Tender egg noodles are tossed with seasoned ground beef, sweet caramelized onions, and a rich beef broth before being topped with melty Gruyère, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese. Finished in a cast iron skillet until hot and bubbly, this cozy comfort food recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- For the Beef & Noodles
2 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1½ lbs lean ground beef
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
4 cups beef broth
8 oz wide egg noodles
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- For the Cheese Topping
1½ cups shredded Gruyère cheese
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- For the Garnish
Fresh parsley or thyme
Fresh cracked black pepper
Directions
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced onions and cook for 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized and golden brown. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
- Push the onions to one side of the skillet. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if needed.
- Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the beef broth and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the egg noodles and stir well. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
- Sprinkle the Gruyère, mozzarella, and Parmesan evenly over the skillet. Cover for 2–3 minutes until the cheese is melted. For a golden top, place the skillet under the broiler for 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme and serve immediately with crusty French bread for soaking up every bit of the sauce.
Notes
- Take your time caramelizing the onions; they’re the key to authentic French onion flavor.
- Freshly shredded Gruyère melts much better than pre-shredded cheese.
- Add sautéed mushrooms for an even heartier version.
