Instant Pot Creamy French Onion Ground Beef and Noodles
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.
10.5ounce french onion soup(tested with Campbell's)
12ouncewide egg noodles
⅔cupsour cream
½cupheavy cream
Instructions
Set the 6-quart Instant Pot to the ‘Sauté’ setting. Add the ground beef, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the meat is browned and fully cooked.Drain excess fat if not using lean ground beef or if needed.
Pour in the beef broth, water, and French onion soup. Add the noodles on top and give it a gently stir everything.
Secure the lid, making sure it’s set to the locked position, and turn the valve to ‘Sealing.’ Set the Instant Pot to Manual (or Pressure Cook) on High for 5 minutes.It will take about 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure before the cooking time begins.
Once the cooking time is complete, carefully turn the valve to ‘Venting’ for a quick release of pressure. Carefully remove the lid.
Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream until smooth and well combined. Leave the Instant Pot on 'Keep Warm' or switch to the low 'Sauté' setting for 5 to 10 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly.
Top with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
Cheesy Version: For a cheesy version, stir 1-2 cups of provolone, mozzarella, or your favorite cheese into the heavy cream and sour cream, then let it melt.Stove Top Instructions: Cook noodles according to package instructions and drain. In a deep skillet or large pot, cook the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until it is done. Add the cooked noodles, French onion soup, 1 cup of beef broth, sour cream, and heavy cream, and stir until well combined. If you find it needs a little more liquid, you can add a little broth or water as desired.