Description
This comforting 30-Minute Beef and Noodles recipe combines ground beef, egg noodles, and a creamy cheese sauce to create a hearty and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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Beef Mixture
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
Noodles and Sauce
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- 16 ounces beef or chicken broth, plus more if needed
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook the beef mixture: In a large skillet, add the ground beef, minced onion, and minced garlic. Cook over medium heat until the beef is browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
- Drain grease: Carefully drain off excess grease from the skillet to keep the dish from becoming overly oily.
- Add noodles and liquids: Add the egg noodles, broth, and heavy cream to the skillet with the cooked beef mixture. Stir everything together to combine evenly.
- Simmer covered: Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Incorporate cheese: Once the noodles are tender, add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until it has fully melted, creating a creamy, cheesy sauce coating the beef and noodles.
Notes
- If the noodles are not tender after 10 minutes, add more broth to the skillet and continue cooking until soft.
- You can substitute 1% or 2% milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter version of the sauce.
- Nutrition information provided is approximate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
