Weeknight • Beef
Cozy Beef and Noodle Skillet
A comforting and quick skillet meal featuring seasoned ground beef, tender egg noodles, and a savory tomato-cream sauce.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Weeknight
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When you need a hug in a bowl, but also need dinner on the table fast, this Cozy Beef and Noodle Skillet comes to the rescue! It's pure comfort food that feels like it simmered all day, but actually comes together in under 30 minutes. Creamy, meaty, and utterly delicious, it's a family-friendly favorite you'll make again and again.
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
Main
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 or 85/15 recommended)
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 oz wide egg noodles, uncooked
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2
Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Step 3
Stir in the diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, heavy cream, uncooked egg noodles, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Step 4
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Step 5
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Step 6
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use a good quality beef broth.
- If the sauce gets too thick while cooking, add a splash more beef broth or water.
- Add a handful of fresh spinach at the end for an extra boost of greens, letting it wilt into the sauce.
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