Here’s a simple, hearty, Ground Beef & Noodles recipe — cozy, creamy, and easy to make with basic pantry ingredients.

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🍽️ Ground Beef & Noodles (Easy Skillet or One-Pot Meal)

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• 4 cups beef broth

• 12 oz egg noodles (about 6 cups dry)

• 1 cup sour cream (or ¾ cup heavy cream)

• 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella (optional)

• 2 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)

• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

1. Brown the beef

1. In a large skillet or pot, cook ground beef over medium heat.

2. When nearly browned, add onion and cook 3–4 minutes.

3. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.

4. Drain excess grease if needed.

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2. Season

Stir in:

• Worcestershire sauce

• Paprika

• Salt & pepper

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3. Add noodles

1. Pour in beef broth.

2. Add egg noodles.

3. Push noodles down so they’re mostly submerged.

4. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 10–12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until noodles are tender.

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4. Make it creamy

Turn off heat and stir in:

• Sour cream (or heavy cream)

• Butter (optional)

• Cheese (optional)

The sauce will thicken as it sits.

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5. Serve

Top with parsley if you like. Serve warm.

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Variations

• Beef & Mushroom: Add sliced mushrooms when cooking the onions.

• Cheesy Version: Stir in 1–2 cups cheddar for a macaroni-and-beef style dish.

• Tomato Style: Add a can of tomato sauce or diced tomatoes before adding noodles.

• Veggie Boost: Add frozen peas, carrots, or corn during the last 5 minutes.

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If you want, I can turn this into a one-pot crockpot version, a budget 5-ingredient version, or a healthy veggie-packed version!