Creamy Beef and Noodles
When the weather turns chilly or you just need something easy and satisfying, Creamy Beef and Noodles is the answer. This quick skillet meal combines tender egg noodles, perfectly seasoned ground beef, and a rich, velvety sauce that’s part tomato, part cream – giving you the best of both worlds.
I grew up loving recipes like this because they’re hearty, simple, and don’t require fancy ingredients. Plus, it’s a one-pan meal (aside from cooking the noodles), so clean-up is a breeze.
This dish is perfect for busy weeknights, but it’s cozy enough for a Sunday family dinner too.
The first time I made this recipe, I just grabbed what I had on hand in the pantry and fridge because I wanted to throw together a quick, simple casserole for supper without making a trip to the grocery store.
Creamy Beef and Noodles is the kind of recipe you’ll want to keep in your weeknight rotation – simple, satisfying, and ready in no time.
It’s proof that comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: Ready in about 30 minutes.
- Family-friendly: Mild flavors that everyone can enjoy.
- Budget-friendly: Uses pantry staples and affordable ingredients.
- Customizable: Add mushrooms, peas, or even spinach for extra veggies.
This creamy beef and noodles is just the beginning—discover more easy comfort food casseroles that are perfect for busy weeknights.
What is Creamy Beef and Noodles?
Creamy Beef and Noodles is a cozy, one-pan comfort food dish made with tender egg noodles, savory ground beef, and a rich, flavorful sauce.
The sauce usually blends tomato and/or beef broth with a touch of cream, giving it both depth and a silky texture.
It’s a bit like a cross between beef stroganoff and a skillet pasta — hearty enough for a cold night, quick enough for a weeknight dinner, and endlessly adaptable with extra vegetables, cheese, or herbs.
Ingredients
- Wide egg noodles
- Olive oil
- Onion, chopped
- Lean ground beef
- Garlic, minced
- Tomato sauce
- Beef broth
- Heavy cream
- Salt
- Pepper
How to make Creamy Beef and Noodles
Boil the egg noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
Add tomato sauce and beef broth, then simmer for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream.
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
Add the creamy beef sauce to the noodles and toss until everything is well coated.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or Parmesan if desired.
Creamy Beef and Noodles
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked wide egg noodles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 14 ounce can tomato sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Boil the egg noodles in salted water until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
- Add tomato sauce and beef broth, then simmer for about 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Add the creamy beef sauce to the noodles and toss until everything is well coated.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley or Parmesan if desired.
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