Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz Egg Noodles
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- ¼ cup Butter
- ¼ cup Flour
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 ¼ cup Milk
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- ¾ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ cup Sour Cream
Instructions
- Cook the noodles: First, bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook your egg noodles according to the package instructions. While they’re cooking, you can get started on the beef. Just be sure to drain the noodles when they’re done and set them aside.
- Brown the ground beef: Heat up your skillet over medium heat and toss in the ground beef. Cook it for about 6-8 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it browns. You’ll know it’s done when there’s no more pink. Don’t forget to drain off any excess fat—that’ll keep the sauce from being too greasy. Set the cooked beef aside.
- Make the roux: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Once it’s melted, sprinkle in the flour and whisk constantly for about 2 minutes. This is where you’ll want to keep an eye on it—roux can burn quickly if you’re not careful!
- Thicken the sauce: Slowly pour in the beef broth while whisking continuously to prevent any lumps. Keep stirring for about 3-4 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken. Then, add the milk and stir for another 5-7 minutes until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.
- Season: Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Combine it all: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the cooked noodles and browned ground beef. Give everything a good mix so the noodles soak up all that delicious sauce.
- Add the sour cream: Finally, stir in the sour cream until it’s fully incorporated. You’ll notice the sauce become a little creamier and slightly tangy.
Notes
How to serve it up in style
For a cozy dinner, I like to keep things simple and serve this with a side of steamed green beans or roasted broccoli. If you’re hosting, though, a slice of garlic bread on the side really takes it up a notch (plus, it’s perfect for sopping up the extra sauce). For presentation, a sprinkle of fresh parsley or chives adds a nice pop of color and freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner