One Pot Ground Beef Egg Noodles

One-pot ground beef egg noodles made in a single skillet with onion, garlic, and beef broth. A cozy, easy weeknight dinner ready fast.

Author: Kelsey Smith

Meal Type: American

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4 serving

Calories: 577 kcal per serving

Ingredients

Cook the beef and onion: Heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spatula, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened. Drain excess grease if needed, keeping about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds.
Flavor and season: Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to caramelize. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture, stirring well. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste. Stir in the thyme, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil: Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire, stirring to dissolve the flour mixture and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a boil and add the uncooked egg noodles, stirring to submerge them as much as possible.
Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium. Cover and cook 8–10 minutes, stirring once or twice to prevent sticking. If the noodles need more liquid, add a splash of broth or water as needed. Cook until the noodles are tender and the sauce is lightly thickened.
Adjust to taste: Stir in the butter (optional). Avoid stirring too much, the noodles are very tender at this point. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.