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One-Pot French Onion Beef & Noodles

This one-pot French onion beef and noodles recipe is the ultimate comfort meal, featuring tender beef cubes simmered in a savory French onion-infused broth with hearty egg noodles. Finished with a swirl of creamy sour cream and topped with crispy fried onions, this dish is rich, satisfying, and ready in under an hour. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or family gatherings, it's a no-fuss, flavor-packed classic that brings together the essence of French onion soup with the heartiness of a pasta dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 pounds London broil beef cut into 1 to 1½-inch cubes
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 32 ounces unsalted beef broth
  • 10.5 ounces French onion soup
  • 1.1 ounces beefy onion soup mix from a 2.2-ounce box
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 12 ounces egg noodles hearty homestyle
  • 0.75 cup sour cream
  • 2.8 ounces crispy fried onions

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the cubed beef and diced onions. Cook for 7–9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned on all sides. It's fine if some pink remains, as it will cook further.
  2. Add the beef broth, French onion soup, dry beefy onion soup mix, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the egg noodles. Increase heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and cook for 10–12 minutes until the noodles are tender. Stir halfway through to ensure even cooking and submerge all noodles in the broth.
  4. Once noodles are cooked, remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the sour cream until a creamy sauce forms.
  5. Top with crispy fried onions and additional chopped parsley, if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use chuck roast or stew meat if London broil is not available.
  • Stir noodles partway through cooking to prevent sticking.
  • Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce or garlic for added depth.
  • For leftovers, store refrigerated and reheat gently with a splash of broth or water.