Ground Beef Noodles are a classic, cozy comfort dish — rich, saucy beef tossed with tender noodles in a creamy or savory sauce. It’s easy, affordable, and on the table in under 30 minutes.Here’s a delicious one-pan recipe that works any night of the week 👇
🥘 Ground Beef Noodles (Creamy One-Pot Style)
🍽️ Serves:
4–6 people
⏱️ Time:
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 20–25 min | Total: ~35 min
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (80–90% lean)
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1 Tbsp olive oil (if beef is very lean)
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups beef broth
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1½ cups milk (whole or 2%)
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2 Tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
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2 tsp paprika
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
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8 oz egg noodles (uncooked)
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½ cup sour cream (or heavy cream for richer flavor)
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for cheesy version)
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2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Brown the beef
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In a large skillet or deep sauté pan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon.
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Drain excess grease if needed.
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Add onion and garlic, cook 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Make the sauce
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Stir in beef broth, milk, soy/Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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Bring to a simmer.
3. Cook the noodles
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Add uncooked egg noodles directly into the skillet.
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Stir to coat them in the liquid.
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Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender and most liquid is absorbed.
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If the liquid runs low before noodles are done, add a bit more broth or milk.
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4. Make it creamy
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Remove from heat.
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Stir in sour cream (and cheese, if using) until smooth and creamy.
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Taste and adjust seasoning.
5. Serve
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Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.
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Great with a side of steamed veggies, green salad, or garlic bread.
💡 Variations
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Add mushrooms, peas, or spinach for extra nutrition.
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Make it spicy with a pinch of red pepper flakes or a spoon of hot sauce.
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Use ground turkey or ground pork instead of beef.
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Turn it into Beef Stroganoff Noodles by using mushrooms + Dijon mustard in the sauce.
Would you like me to share a non-creamy version (more like a beef & soy–flavored stir-fry noodle dish)?
