Description
A comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender egg noodles mixed with a savory ground beef and onion gravy, flavored with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Meat and Vegetables
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Sauces
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually around 7-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Brown the beef and onions: While the noodles cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the lean ground beef and chopped onion. Cook, stirring and breaking up the beef, until the meat is browned and onions are softened, about 10 minutes. Drain excess fat if using non-lean beef but leave about 2 tablespoons of fat in the skillet for flavor.
- Add garlic and seasonings: Reduce heat to medium. Stir in the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Incorporate flour: Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- Add beef broth: Gradually pour in the beef broth while stirring continuously to dissolve the flour and scrape any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. This forms a savory gravy base.
- Simmer the gravy: Continue cooking the mixture over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency. If it becomes too thick, add a splash more beef broth to loosen it.
- Toss noodles with beef gravy: Add the drained egg noodles to the skillet and gently toss to coat with the beef gravy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease, but leaving some fat in the pan adds flavor to the gravy.
- Adjust beef broth amount based on how thick or thin you like your gravy.
- For added veggies, consider stirring in chopped mushrooms or peas during the gravy simmer step.
- Fresh garlic can be substituted with 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder if needed.
- This recipe stores well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheats nicely on the stovetop or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
