Creamy Ranch Beef And Noodle Skillet Dinner
A ranch seasoning packet does the heavy lifting, turning everyday ingredients into a rich, comforting meal in no time.
By Elizabeth Nelson Published on June 15, 2026
📝 Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 (8-oz.) package cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion (from 1 small)
- 1 lb. 85/15 ground beef
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups beef broth
- 8 oz. (1/2 pkg.) uncooked wide egg noodles
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (1-oz.) envelope ranch dressing and seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley or dill
👨🍳 Instructions
- In a large, deep skillet, heat butter over medium. Add mushrooms and onion; cook until mushrooms have released their liquid, about 8 minutes.
- Add ground beef and pepper to skillet and cook 6 to 8 minutes until browned and crumbly, breaking up meat as it cooks.
- Stir in beef broth; bring to a boil over medium-high.
- Add noodles, cover, and simmer 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Uncover, reduce heat to low, and stir in sour cream and seasoning mix. Gently simmer 5 minutes longer until thickened. Stir in parmesan cheese and parsley or dill until cheese has melted.