French Onion Beef Noodles

Creamy French Onion Beef and Noodles is the kind of meal I make when I want something hearty without spending hours in the kitchen. Tender beef, egg noodles, and a rich, savory onion sauce all come together in one pot for the ultimate comfort dinner. It’s cozy, easy, and full of that slow-cooked flavor, perfect for busy weeknights or chilly weekends.

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If you love hearty, comforting dinners, you might also enjoy my Creamy Beef and Shells or my cozy Swedish Meatball Pasta Bake to round out your menu

Ingredients Notes

• Unsalted butter – Adds richness without extra salt. You can use olive oil to brown the beef, although butter gives the sauce a deeper flavor.
• London broil beef – Cut into cubes for tender bites. You can swap the London broil steak with beef stew meat (budget-friendly but may need a longer simmer) or ground beef (drain excess grease).
• Yellow onion – Classic flavor base for the French onion taste.
• Beef broth – Unsalted gives you better control over seasoning.
• French onion soup – Campbell’s works great, but any brand will do. If unavailable, substitute with beefy mushroom soup (not cream of mushroom).
• Beefy onion soup mix – Lipton brand is the go-to for bold onion flavor.
• Seasonings – Just a touch of salt and black pepper to balance the flavors.
• Fresh parsley – Stir into the sauce and use more for garnish.
• Egg noodles – Wide, homestyle noodles work best; adjust cook time if using thinner or different styles.
• Sour cream – Creates a creamy sauce. Greek yogurt can be used for a lighter option.
• Crispy fried onions – French’s adds crunch and extra onion flavor (optional but highly recommended).

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make French Onion Beef and Noodles

1. Brown the beef and onion: In a large skillet, melt butter and cook beef with onions over medium-high heat until lightly browned. A little pink is fine since it will continue cooking.
2. Simmer with soups and broth: Stir in the beef broth, French onion soup, soup mix, salt, pepper, and parsley. Let simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Cook the noodles: Add the egg noodles, bring the liquids to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring once, until noodles are tender.
4. Finish the sauce: Remove from heat and stir in sour cream until creamy and well combined.
5. Top and serve: Sprinkle with french-fried onions and extra parsley. Serve warm. Enjoy!

How to Store and Reheat

• Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
• Reheat: Warm gently on the stovetop with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce.
• Freeze: Storing in the freezer is not recommended, since the noodles absorb liquid and lose their texture.
• Make-Ahead Tip: Prep the beef and sauce in advance, then add the noodles just before serving for the best results.

Other Easy Dinner Recipes to Try

Looking for more comforting, family-friendly meals? Here are a few favorites:

• Beef Stroganoff – Classic creamy beef and noodles.
• Homemade Hamburger Helper – A quick skillet dinner kids and adults love.
• Crack Chicken Casserole – Cheesy, creamy, and loaded with flavor.
• Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken – Tender, saucy chicken perfect for sandwiches.
• Slow Cooker Beef Tips – Hearty beef cooked low and slow for maximum tenderness.

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5 from 3 votes

French Onion Beef Noodles

Author — Jennifer Fishkind

Serves — 6

Creamy French Onion Beef and Noodles is a one-pot dinner made with tender beef, egg noodles, and a rich, savory onion sauce. Hearty, comforting, and perfect for family dinners.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 35 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Ingredients

 

• ▢ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ▢ 2 pounds London broil beef cut into 1-1½-inch cubes
• ▢ 1 cup yellow onion diced
• ▢ 32 ounce carton of unsalted beef broth
• ▢ 10.5 ounce can of French onion soup Campbell’s brand
• ▢ 1.1 ounce packet from a 2.2-ounce box of beefy onion soup mix (Lipton brand)
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1½ tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (plus additional for garnish)
• ▢ 12 ounce bag of egg noodles Meuller’s brand hearty homestyle
• ▢ ¾ cup sour cream
• ▢ 2.8 ounce crispy fried onions French’s brand

Instructions

 

• In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add the butter, cubed beef pieces, and chopped onion. Cook the onions, and pieces of beef, until the meat is lightly browned on all sides. This will take 7-9 minutes. It is ok if there is still some pink to the meat as it will continue to cook in the liquids.
  2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 2 pounds London broil beef, 1 cup yellow onion
• Once the meat is browned, add to the skillet the unsalted beef broth, can of French onion soup, the contents of the packet of beefy onion soup mix, salt, black pepper, and fresh chopped parsley. Lower the heat to medium and allow the meat to simmer for 10 minutes.
  32 ounce carton of unsalted beef broth, 10.5 ounce can of French onion soup, 1.1 ounce packet from a 2.2-ounce box of beefy onion soup mix, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 1½ tablespoons fresh parsley
• Once the meat has simmered, stir in the egg noodles.
  12 ounce bag of egg noodles
• Bring the liquids up to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet with a lid and allow the noodles to cook for 10-12 minutes or until soft. Check the noodles about halfway through cooking and stir them if needed. Be sure that all the noodles are in the liquids.
• Once the noodles are cooked, remove the lid from the skillet, turn off the heat and stir in the sour cream until you get a nice thick sauce.
  ¾ cup sour cream
• Sprinkle the crispy fried onions over the top of the French onion beef noodles and add an additional sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley, if desired to garnish.
  2.8 ounce crispy fried onions

Jenn’s Notes

Yields: 6 (1½ cup) servings

Storage:

• To Store: You can store any leftovers, in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
• To Freeze: I do not recommend freezing this dish.

Tips:

• Any type of egg noodles will work great in this recipe. I used the wider homestyle kind, so they took an extra couple of minutes to cook. You will just want to check your noodles for doneness at the 8-9 minute mark and go from there with the rest of the recipe.
• If you can not find a can of French onion soup, you can substitute it with a can of beefy mushroom soup. It is the closest to taste and texture to the French onion soup that I have found. It is NOT the same as cream of mushroom soup.

Nutrition Info

Calories: 829kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 184mg | Sodium: 1379mg | Potassium: 1189mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 4mg

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