One Pot Creamy Beef and Noodles
A comforting and hearty one pot meal featuring tender ground beef, egg noodles, and a rich, creamy sauce made with sour cream and cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups beef broth
2 cups water
8 ounces wide egg noodles
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes.
Pour in beef broth and water, then stir in salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and paprika.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the egg noodles to the boiling liquid, stirring to prevent sticking.
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the noodles are tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
Stir the flour slurry into the pot and cook for 2 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese until fully combined and creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top before serving.