Frenchonionbeefnoodlebake Recipes

FRENCH ONION BEEF AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Heat a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil to the pan.
• Now add the ground beef, onion and garlic and cook until the meat is browned.
• Add the cream cheese and stir until it's melted and well blended. Pour in the soup, stock, thyme (if using) and the egg noodles; stir well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and gently boil until the noodles are cooked and liquid is reduced by 50%.
• Stir in the sour cream and top with the French fried onions.

FRENCH ONION BEEF-NOODLE BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F; cook and drain noodles as directed on the package.
• In a 5-quart dutch oven, melt the margarine.
• Add the beef, onions and mushrooms; cook about 30 minutes, stirring often, until beef is browned on all sides, the onions are soft and the mushrooms are browned.
• Spread the noodles in bottom of ungreased 13x9 inch glass baking dish.
• Spoon the beef mixture over the noodles.
• In the same Dutch oven, heat 2 1/2 cups of the broth to boiling. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup broth and flour until smooth; stir the flour mixture into the boiling broth.
• Cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
• Stir in the rosemary, salt and pepper.
• Pour over the beef mixture; stir until blended.
• Sprinkle with the croutons and cheese.
• Bake for 35 minutes.
• Tip: Be sure and give the onions enough time to caramelize. Well worth the great flavor!

FRENCH ONION NOODLE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are very soft and just begin to brown, about 20 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon thyme and cook for an additional minute. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles according to the package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Drain the noodles and return them to the pot.
• While the noodles are still warm, add the cooked onions, sour cream, cream cheese, reserved pasta water and 1/2 cup Gruyere. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy and coats the noodles. Fold in the chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 2-quart baking dish.
• Microwave the remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl until melted. Add the fried onions, breadcrumbs, remaining 1/2 cup Gruyere and 1 tablespoon thyme to the butter and toss until the breadcrumbs are coated. Sprinkle the buttered breadcrumb mixture evenly over the noodles to cover completely.
• Bake until the topping is golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.

FRENCH ONION MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
• Combine egg, oregano, and 1 tablespoon water in a bowl and beat to combine. Add in panko and ground beef. Sprinkle 1/2 of the French onion mix on top and mix until thoroughly combined. Shape mixture into meatballs. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add remaining French onion mix to a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 1/4 cup water until well combined. Allow to thicken. Whisk in another 1/4 cup water and allow to thicken. Repeat 2 more times until water is used up. Mix in cream and Gruyere cheese, stirring until cheese is melted. Serve cheese sauce with meatballs.

FRENCH ONION-BEEF-NOODLE BAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
• Meanwhile, in 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add beef, onions and mushrooms; cook about 20 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is browned on all sides, onions are soft and mushrooms are browned.
• Spread noodles in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish. Spoon beef mixture over noodles.
• In same Dutch oven, heat 2 1/2 cups of the broth to boiling over medium-high heat. In small bowl, mix remaining 1/2 cup broth and the flour until smooth. Stir flour mixture into boiling broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened. Stir in rosemary, salt and pepper. Pour over beef mixture; stir until well blended. Sprinkle with croutons, then cheese.
• Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until bubbly around edges and cheese is melted.