Description
This one‑pan creamy garlic butter beef recipe delivers a restaurant‑quality dinner in just 30 minutes. Tender smoked beef pieces are seared, then simmered in a velvety garlic butter sauce with chicken broth and heavy cream, coating egg noodles perfectly. The dish is quick, comforting, and ideal for busy weeknights, offering a rich, savory flavor that pairs beautifully with a simple side salad or crusty bread. Easy to clean up and full of flavor, it’s a family‑friendly favorite for family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
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- 1 pound smoked beef
- cut into bite-sized pieces
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley
- chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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- Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add smoked beef, season, and sear until browned, about 5‑7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then stir in egg noodles. Cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally.
- When noodles are al dente, stir in heavy cream and return beef to the pan. Simmer 2‑3 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick
- add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic. Reserve a splash of pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One‑Pan
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: One-Pan Creamy Garlic Butter Beef, easy beef dinner, garlic butter pasta, one pan meals, quick weeknight recipes, creamy beef noodles, dinner in 30 minutes, comfort food recipes