Description
Succulent crockpot beef tips & noodles offer comfort in a hearty meal that simmers with rich, savory flavors. Slow-cooked tender beef melts alongside perfectly prepared egg noodles, creating a classic dinner solution families will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900 g) beef stew meat or beef tips
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
- 12 oz (340 g) egg noodles, cooked
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Layer beef tips and onions into the crockpot, creating a robust base for the dish.
- Flavor Infusion: Combine beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, thyme, paprika, and black pepper into a dynamic liquid seasoning.
- Cooking Process: Pour seasoned liquid over meat, ensuring complete coverage, then seal crockpot and slow cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef becomes tender and succulent.
- Gravy Enhancement: Whisk flour with water to create a smooth slurry, then stir into the cooking liquid to develop a rich, velvety sauce that thickens and intensifies the dish’s flavor profile.
- Noodle Preparation: Boil salted water and cook egg noodles until perfectly al dente, then drain thoroughly.
- Plating and Serving: Transfer noodles to serving plates, cascade beef tips and glossy gravy over top, and optionally garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Manage Meat Texture: Choose well-marbled chuck roast or stew meat for maximum tenderness, trimming excess fat to prevent greasiness.
- Prevent Sauce Separation: Whisk flour slurry thoroughly and add gradually to avoid lumps, ensuring smooth, consistent gravy texture throughout the dish.
- Optimize Cooking Time: Low and slow heat breaks down connective tissues, transforming tough meat into melt-in-your-mouth bites; avoid rushing the cooking process.
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Consider adding a splash of red wine or dark beer during liquid mixture preparation to introduce complex, rich undertones that elevate the overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg