Description
Hearty Pioneer Woman Beef Noodle Skillet delivers comfort with ground beef, tender noodles, and rich tomato sauce. Quick one-pan magic brings satisfying flavors you’ll crave on busy weeknights, making dinner deliciously simple and stress-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
Starch and Pasta:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) egg noodles
Flavoring and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) salted butter
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) grainy mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- A few dashes of Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Liquid and Creamy Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (590 milliliters) beef broth
- ⅓ cup (80 milliliters) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy cream
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- Melt unsalted butter (113 grams or 4 ounces) in a spacious skillet over medium heat, then gently sauté diced onions and minced garlic until they release their aromatic essence and become translucent, approximately 60-90 seconds.
- Introduce ground beef to the skillet, seasoning with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Continuously stir and break apart the meat until it browns completely and reaches a safe internal temperature, roughly 4-6 minutes.
- Incorporate tomato paste into the beef mixture, stirring vigorously to integrate and allow the paste to caramelize slightly, enhancing its deep, rich flavor profile for about 25-35 seconds.
- Pour in beef broth (240 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces), hot water (240 milliliters or 8 fluid ounces), grainy mustard, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Add egg noodles directly into the liquid, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined and evenly distributed.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and allow the mixture to simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking, and if the liquid reduces too quickly, add up to 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) of additional water as needed.
- When noodles reach an al dente texture and the sauce begins to thicken, approximately 10-12 minutes, gently fold in sour cream and heavy cream, creating a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Let the skillet contents meld together for a final minute, then remove from heat. Garnish generously with freshly chopped chives and serve immediately, presenting a comforting one-pan meal directly from the skillet.
Notes
- Transform ordinary ingredients into a heartwarming dinner that’ll become an instant household classic.
- Weeknight cooking gets effortless with this streamlined one-pan comfort meal.
- Wide noodles create the perfect vehicle for soaking up rich, creamy sauce.
- Worcestershire sauce adds unexpected depth and complexity to the ground beef’s natural flavors.
- Fresh chives sprinkled on top bring a vibrant, garden-fresh finish to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 502 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg