Post by @saltysprig

ONE-POT BEEF & GRAVY NOODLES Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1 tablespoon butter, if needed 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced 2 medium carrots, peeled and finely diced 2 celery ribs, finely diced 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups beef broth 1 1/2 teaspoons Better Than Bouillon Roasted Beef Base 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 10 ounces wide egg noodles, uncooked 1/2 cup heavy cream Salt and pepper, to taste Easy Vegetable Shortcut: Skip the fresh carrots and celery and use 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables of your choice instead. Instructions 1. Add the ground beef to a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Season with 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and the onion powder. Cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking it into crumbles, until browned. Drain excess grease if needed, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot. 2. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter if the pot seems dry. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and the carrots are beginning to become tender. If using frozen vegetables: Add only the onion at this point and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened. Add the frozen vegetables later with the heavy cream. 3. Sprinkle the flour over the beef and vegetables. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. 4. Slowly stir in the beef broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the Better Than Bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. 5. Bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the uncooked egg noodles. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a steady gentle simmer and cook uncovered, stirring frequently. 6. After 3–4 minutes, stir in the heavy cream. If using frozen vegetables, add the 1 1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables at this time. Continue cooking uncovered for another 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the noodles are tender. 7. Remove from the heat while the gravy is still slightly looser than you want it. Let stand for 3–5 minutes; the noodles will continue absorbing the gravy and it will thicken as it rests. 8. Stir well and taste. Add additional salt and pepper only if needed. Serve warm. #easymealanddinnerideas #beefandnoodles #onepotmeal #groundbeef #creatorsearchinsights