Description
Hearty beef and noodles promise comfort in a bowl, bringing German culinary warmth to your kitchen. Tender meat and silky pasta dance together, creating a simple yet satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Noodles:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) uncooked egg noodles
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) flour
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) beef broth
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, maintaining a slightly firm texture.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high temperature. Add ground beef and chopped onions, breaking the meat into small crumbles. Cook for approximately 10 minutes until beef browns and onions soften.
- Reduce heat to medium and incorporate minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Stir and allow aromatics to develop for one minute.
- Dust flour over the beef mixture, stirring thoroughly to eliminate raw flour taste. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the mixture transforms into a paste-like consistency.
- Gradually pour beef broth into the skillet, stirring continuously to create a smooth gravy. Scrape pan bottom to incorporate flavorful remnants. Simmer 5-10 minutes until sauce thickens, adjusting liquid if needed.
- Combine cooked noodles with beef mixture, tossing until completely integrated and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately for a comforting, hearty meal.
Notes
- Enhance noodle texture by cooking them just until al dente, preventing mushiness when mixed with beef gravy.
- Select lean ground beef with 85-90% meat content for optimal flavor and reduced greasiness.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting wheat noodles with zucchini noodles or chickpea pasta for dietary alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg