I have another dinner win for you today! This recipe is done in 35 minutes, made with simple ingredients, and is loaded with flavor. It is comfort food at it’s finest and your family will love it. I’m so happy that you all can’t see me as I take photos of the food you see. Not only is my hair usually in the mad scientist category, so often I am sneaking bites of what I’m shooting. It just looks too good! This Beef and Noodle recipe was no exception. The creamy deep flavor is irresistible, and I know you are going to make this a regular in your family’s rotation.
Beef and Noodles Ingredients
These simple ingredients come together to make the most perfect comfort food!
Ground BeefMushroomsGarlicOnionFlourWhite WineHeavy CreamMilkNoodlesPaprikaSalt & Pepper
Cooking with Wine
I love cooking with wine, because it is such an easy way to add depth of flavor to a recipe. If you are new to cooking with wine, here are two things to consider. Pro Tip: You don’t have to break the bank! You can get the cheaper varieties that come in small bottles of four. That way you can use a little without opening a whole bottle.
Alternatives to Wine
If you or someone you are cooking for doesn’t drink wine, you can substitute beef stock and about a teaspoon of lemon juice for it in this recipe. It will have a slightly different flavor, but will still be delicious.
Cooking Noodles
When adding pasta to dishes, I like to offer tips on cooking it. I know it seems straight forward, but there are a few details that can make a big difference.
Make sure you use enough water. A pound of noodles requires 4 quarts of water.Bring the water to a roaring boil before adding noodles.Salt the water. I like to add about 1 to 2 teaspoons of kosher salt.Before adding the noodles make a note of the cooking time for that noodle on the box. Cooking time varies, so make sure you look.At the bottom of the cooking time range (ie at 10 minutes on a noodle that says 10 to 12 minutes), check a noodle. It should have a little bite to it left. It should not be super soft.FOR THIS RECIPE: Make sure you pull out some of that starchy cooking water.Immediately drain the noodles.
If at the end of the recipe the noodles are all clumped together, you can rinse them in warm water for 30 seconds. They will loosen up and be easier to stir into your recipe.
Saving Time On This Recipe
There are a few important tips that help you save time in this recipe.
Start the pasta water before you do anything else. You are boiling a whole pound, so it will take time for the water to come to a boil and the noodles to cook.Buy pre sliced mushrooms. I love the baby bellas that are pre-sliced. It cuts a decent chunk of time.Once the beef is cooking, use that time to measure out the spices, flour, wine, milk and cream.
Other Great Pasta Dishes
Broccoli Pasta: This recipe is getting great reviews! It’s simple, fast, and economical.Philly Cheesesteak Casserole: This is one of my most popular recipes. It’s easy and families love it.Noodle Stir Fry: This is our go to dinner when we don’t know what else to make!
Recommended Tools:
Good Knives: I love these ones. They are workhorses and never quit.Measuring Spoons: My favorite part of these are that they are double sided. But I also love that they are magnetic for easy storing.Skillet: I’m obsessed over the Ikea Skillet you see pictured here. It just cooks things perfectly. And it is oven proof!
