Ingredients
2 cups uncooked egg noodles
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 cup flour
2 cups beef broth
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for the egg noodles and cook according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, add the ground beef and chopped onion to a skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, breaking the meat up as you go, until it’s nicely browned (about 10 minutes). If you’re using lean ground beef, there’s no need to drain the fat, but if using fattier beef, drain a bit while leaving a couple of tablespoons in the pan for flavor.
- Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the flour and cook for another 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Gradually pour in the beef broth, stirring to dissolve the flour and scraping any stuck bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Continue cooking for another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gravy has thickened. If it becomes too thick, add a splash of beef broth to reach your desired consistency.
- Drain the cooked egg noodles and add them to the skillet, tossing them in the beef mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- This dish is versatile, allowing for the addition of vegetables like mushrooms or green peppers for extra flavor and nutrients.
- For a creamy twist, stir in sour cream or cream cheese at the end.
- To elevate the flavor, consider adding a splash of white wine to the gravy.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Reheat on the stovetop or microwave, adding beef broth or water to adjust consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
