Beef and French Onion Noodles

 Beef and French Onion Noodles

Ingredients:

300g beef (rump, sirloin, or flank steak), cut into thin strips

250g egg noodles (or thin noodles)

2 large yellow onions, finely sliced

3 tbsp olive oil or butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp soy sauce (optional)

1 tsp dried thyme

Salt and freshly ground pepper

Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish

Preparation:

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, drain, and set aside.

Caramelize the onions:

In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat 2 tbsp oil or butter over medium-low heat.

Add the sliced ​​onions and cook slowly for about 15 minutes, stirring regularly, until golden brown and well caramelized.

Add the chopped garlic and cook for another minute.

Cook the beef:

In another pan, heat the remaining oil over high heat.

Briskly fry the beef in strips for 2-3 minutes, just to sear the meat without overcooking. Season with salt and pepper. Add soy sauce if desired.

Mix and assemble:

Add the caramelized onions to the pan with the beef.

Add the cooked noodles, sprinkle with thyme, mix well, and stir-fry for 2 minutes to heat through and blend the flavors.

Serve hot, sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley.

Tips:

You can add sautéed mushrooms for more texture.

For a crunchy touch, sprinkle with toasted cashews or sesame seeds.