How to Make It
For complete instructions and ingredient quantities, see the recipe card located below this post.
Season the beef with salt/pepper. Cook the ground beef and onions over medium-high heat. Drain grease. Remove and set aside.
Add the garlic to melted butter over medium heat, then whisk in flour. Cook for one to two minutes, or until the raw flour smell disappears and the flour starts to brown.
Add the sauce mixture in splashes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. While the egg noodles cook, stir in the cream of mushroom soup, simmer, and reduce the sauce.
Reduce heat to low. Stir in the cheese and add the ground beef back.
Add the cooked/drained egg noodles and stir to incorporate. Sauce will continue to thicken upon standing. Serve!.
- Keep in an airtight container and freeze for up to three months, or refrigerate for up to three days. (This meal does freeze well!).
Why you’ll love it
This beef and egg noodles recipe is simple, fuss-free, and inexpensive, much like my chicken and noodles. This recipe only requires a few ingredients to be delicious. It’s quick to prepare for a family meal on the stovetop and has tender ground beef that has been seasoned.
This is not a fancy recipe at all, and for some reason, that makes it the best kind of meal for finicky eaters! If you have kids in your house, they will love this homemade gravy and ground beef with noodles! It’s one of my go-to recipes when you’re not feeling motivated to cook but still want a quick and comforting dinner.
- The traditional option for this recipe is egg noodles because they are a hearty pasta that absorbs the gravy well.
- Ground beef – I prefer at least 90% lean. For this one, we love ground beef because it’s less expensive than other cuts without sacrificing flavor.
- Garlic and onions: I usually prefer sweet (Vidalia) onions, but yellow works too.
- My go-to ingredient in the pantry for adding tons of savory flavor to a variety of recipes is worceshire sauce. Don’t skip it!.
- Italian seasoning is a wonderful mixture of dried Italian herbs, such as thyme and rosemary, that is conveniently found in a single jar.
- Flour – to thicken the gravy
- Beef broth – for even more rich, deep flavor
What to serve with beef and noodles
- My favorite way to serve beef and noodles is with a big dinner roll or a slice of my Cheesy Garlic Bread.
- It goes with pretty much any veggie side dish. Try my Honey Roasted Carrots or Simple Sautéed Leeks.
- A side salad is another great option. Try my reader-favorite Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing on mixed greens.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for three to four days, but be aware that the noodles may absorb more sauce the longer they are left out.
- Warm thoroughly by reheating on low heat in the stove or microwave.
- I suggest cooking some noodles right before serving and freezing the rest without the cooked noodles.
