Ground Beef and Noodles Recipe
This easy ground beef and noodles is made with onions sauteed in butter, browned ground beef, and a simple seasoning for a quick comfort meal.
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound noodles of choice
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 pound ground beef
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook 1 pound noodles of choice al dente according to package directions. When done cooking, drain but do not rinse. Set aside.
- In a large cast iron skillet, melt 2 of the 4 tablespoons unsalted butter. Add diced 1 large yellow onion and sautee until soft and golden brown.
- Push the onions to the edges of the skillet and add 1 pound ground beef to the center. Spread it out evenly and cook without stirring until the bottom browns and crisps. Then flip the beef, breaking it up, and continue cooking until fully browned.
- Season with salt and pepper, then add the remaining butter. Stir everything together and let the butter melt into the mixture.
- Add the cooked noodles and toss everything until well combined.
Notes
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, warm gently in a skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, with a splash of broth to keep the noodles from drying out. To freeze, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze up to 2 months. Allow to thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Helpful Tips:
- Cook onions thoroughly - Saute the diced onions until they are soft and golden brown before adding the beef to create a deeper, richer flavor in the dish and allows the onions to disintegrate into the meat.
- Brown beef without stirring - Let the ground beef cook undisturbed for a few minutes so the bottom crisps up before flipping and breaking it apart. This creates a nice texture and adds flavor to the dish.
- Coat noodles with butter - Add the remaining butter after the beef is cooked and toss the noodles in it. This keeps the noodles moist, rich, and evenly coated with flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 820kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 603mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 4mg