One-Pot Beef and Herb Egg Noodles
A warm, comforting skillet of savory ground beef, tender egg noodles, and sweet carrots simmered in a rich garlic and thyme broth. It is a hearty American-style dinner that requires only one pan for a simple cleanup.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Katie + Lila
Katie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Well-fueled muscles
Support your everyday foundations
A varied meal helps bring protein, energy and minerals into the day without turning dinner into a supplement calculation.
Notice: comfort + hydration
Comfort before bed
Finish the evening satisfied, not stuffed
A well-portioned evening meal can help you avoid going to bed hungry. Notice which timing and portion feel most comfortable for you.
Notice: dinner timing + comfort
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Mixing bowl
Time saver
If preparing this ahead of time, store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently with a splash of broth to loosen the noodles.
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a medium deep…
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Heat olive oil in a medium deep…
Heat olive oil in a medium deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat on your stovetop until it shimmers.
Look for: it shimmers
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Add the ground beef to the hot…
Add the ground beef to the hot skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, for about 5 minutes or until it is mostly browned and no pink pieces remain.
Look for: it is mostly browned and no pink pieces remain
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Add the yellow onion and carrot to…
Add the yellow onion and carrot to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes until the onion is translucent and soft.
Look for: the onion is translucent and soft
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Stir in the garlic clove
Stir in the garlic clove, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Stir continuously for 1 minute until fragrant to release the oils without burning the garlic.
Look for: fragrant to release the oils without burning the garlic
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Pour in the beef broth and bring…
Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
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Stir in the egg noodles
Stir in the egg noodles. Gently press them down so they are submerged in the broth.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the broth.
Look for: the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the broth
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Stir in the baby spinach
Stir in the baby spinach. Cook uncovered for about 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted and bright green.
Look for: the spinach is fully wilted and bright green
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Season with salt and black pepper to…
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then portion into a large bowl and serve hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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