Instant Pot Creamy French Onion Ground Beef and Noodles is the perfect amount of savory beef flavor combined with rich french onion and a touch of creamy noodles. This is deliciously easy, budget-friendly, comfort food ready to go on the table in minutes.
Stove Top Directions Included
This flavorful dish is a mix between a stroganoff and a french onion hamburger rice dish my mother in law always made. I need to get that one up on the blog. I made it in the Instant Pot for two reasons. It is a super easy one pot meal and my house is still a mess from our little flood and construction.
My pictures don't really do the taste justice. My house is literally in chaos. Half packed in boxes and the other half is scattered everywhere. I think we are going to be like this for a few weeks, so y'all just bear with me while I throw together some quick dishes over the next few weeks.
Honestly, I just wanted to make something to feed the family, so I started throwing this together and it worked out! Gotta love when that happens!!
If you do not have a Pressure Cooker this totally can be done on the stove top. Just cook those noodles as the package instructs. And then do everything else in a deep skillet or a larger pot.
What you need for Instant Pot Creamy French Onion Ground Beef and Noodles
- Ground Beef (Hamburger)
- Wide Egg Noodles
- French Onion Soup
- Beef Broth
- Water
- Sour Cream
- Cream or Milk
- Salt
- Garlic Salt to taste
How to make Instant Pot Cream French Onion Hamburger and Noodles
Step 1. Set the Instant Pot to saute. Add ground beef and salt (or garlic salt) to taste. Cook until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes.
Step 2. Pour in beef broth, water, french onion soup, noodles and salt. Give it a stir and make sure noodles are mostly covered.
Step 3. Put on lid and lock with vent closed. Set for manual high pressure for 5 minutes. Once done open valve for a quick release.
Step 4. Stir in sour cream and cream. Leave on warm setting a few minutes and it will thicken up a bit.
This is a really simple but delicious meal! It really is perfect for any time of the year. Made in the Instant Pot it doesn't heat up the house, but packed full of delicious flavor and those noodles and sauce give you a great comfort meal to enjoy!
Some other easy comfort food to enjoy
- Chipped Beef Gravy
- Instant Pot Creamy Macaroni and Cheese
- Crock Pot Country Steak and Gravy
- Easy Chicken and Rice Casserole
- Slow Cooker Cuban Mojo Pork
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Instant Pot Creamy French Onion Ground Beef and Noodles
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- garlic salt to taste
- 1 can beef broth, (14 ounces)
- 2 cups water
- 1 can french onion soup
- 1 12 ounce package wide egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅔ cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
Instructions
- Set the {6 Quart} Instant Pot to saute. Add ground beef and garlic salt to taste. Cook until browned, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, water, french onion soup, noodles and salt. Give it a stir and make sure noodles are mostly covered.
- Put on lid and lock with vent closed. Set for manual high pressure for 5 minutes. Once done open valve for a quick release.
- Stir in sour cream and heavy cream. Leave on warm setting a few minutes and it will thicken up a bit.
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Kerri says
This recipe is exactly what I was looking for! I love anything French onion. Here is what I did - I caramelized 2 medium onions then removed them and covered them for later. I added the onions back to the pot along with all the other stuff, I did not have beef broth so I just used water, when it was finished cooking I drained all the water out and added another can of French onion soup along with the sour cream and I skipped the milk because I was out. I used San Giorgio Malfalda pasta (from Amazon) This is the best French onion anything I've ever eaten! Thank you for sharing it.
Nikki Lee says
Thank you, Kerri! I am so glad you enjoyed and shared your modifications. I love that you used what you had on hand succesfully.
Georgia says
went to make this and realized I only have elbow and bowtie ??? change the time? or wait till have have the ones in the recipe - made this at my sister's a few weeks ago and liked it - Thank You!
Nikki Lee says
I have not tested with Elbows on this recipe. I would try 4 minutes, that is what I use for IP Mac and Cheese. You can always do another minute if needed.
Mary says
I assume you drain the grease after doing the ground beef???
This sounds excellent!
Nikki Lee says
I usually use really lean ground beef and leave. If you have a lot you can drain it if desired! Thank you Mary! I hope you enjoy it!
Edee says
Made this today. Absolutely tasty! Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
The you so much Edee!
Ashlie B says
I made this tonight. I had bought a larger package of the egg noodles, and I think next time I will use the entire package and also add 1/2-1 pound of hamburger meat. The recipe itself is super easy, it just came our pretty soupy and didn't thicken as much as I would have liked. But the flavor, was so rich and amazing!
LB says
This was a big hit with the whole family! I didn't have canned french onion soup but I had dry onion soup mix and it worked great! I added more broth and water for my 8 qt pot and it was excellent!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
I am so glad it was a hit! That warms my heart! I keep eyeing an 8 qt, but since there are only 3 of us in the household I haven't made the plunge. I'm glad to know if works out well though! I love that dry soup mix. I have been thinking of trying it with the beefy one to see what it does to the flavors.
Dawn Browne says
Yummy! very very very good my husband wanted more! I made this dish with diced onions and minced garlic when sauteeing the meat. I then added the other ingredients and added parsley, grated parmesan and Romano cheeses.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you so much Dawn! If hubby is happy it's a big win! I am so glad you enjoyed it! <3
Jeanne Ryan says
I'm out of noodles can I use spaghetti or anothe pasta. Would time change?
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
You can use any type of pasta. For this recipe I have only tested with this but I make spaghetti for 8 minutes and elbow pasta for 4 minutes.
Leesa Alhadef says
Can you use french onion soup mix or does it need to be canned soup?
Meghan says
What brand of French Onion Soup do you use?
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
I use Campbell's. I would think any brand would work.
Laura says
Made this tonight and it was super easy, quick & soooo delicious! Thank you!
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I am so glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for stopping by to tell me! <3
Amy DeFruscio says
Where are the ingredient amounts?
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They should be visible at the bottom of the page on the recipe card.
Carlee says
This sounds like comfort food to me and so easy to make! Perfect!
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Thank you Carlee! It really is a quick dinner full of delicious comfort!