Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles

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Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles. The recipe functions as a simple “dump and go” system, which simplifies weeknight dinner preparation. The dish features tender beef tips that cook in a flavorful gravy before being served with egg noodles to create a comforting dinner experience. 

The dish provides complete comfort through its rich and filling nature, which matches the traditional cooking style of grandmothers.

Ingredients

• 1 lb stew meat (or 2 lbs for a meatier dish)
• 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
• 1 packet brown gravy mix
• 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup
• 1 small can mushrooms (optional, for extra flavor)
• 1 can’s worth of beef broth (use the cream of mushroom can for measuring)
• Egg noodles, cooked separately

Instructions

1. Before starting the recipe, you should lightly spray or grease the crockpot insert to make cleaning easier.

2. The stew meat goes into the crockpot first before you add onion soup mix and brown gravy mix, cream of mushroom, mushrooms, and beef broth. The ingredients need a good stir to combine properly.

3. The crockpot needs to operate on LOW heat for 8 hours to achieve tender beef and complete flavor integration.

4. The egg noodles require cooking during the last twenty minutes of preparation time according to package instructions. Drain well.

5. The savory beef tips and gravy need to be placed on top of hot egg noodles before serving.

Tips & Tricks

• The addition of a cornstarch slurry made from 1 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp water during the final 30 minutes will help achieve a thicker consistency.
• A small amount of red wine added to the dish will enhance its deep and complex taste profile.
• You can serve this dish with mashed potatoes or rice instead of noodles to experience a different flavor combination.
• The recipe requires no changes when you increase the meat portion to 2 pounds.

FAQ

1. Can I cook this on high?

Yes! The beef becomes most tender when cooked on low heat for 4–5 hours, but you can achieve the same results by using high heat for a shorter period.

2. Do I have to use canned mushrooms?

The recipe does not require mushrooms, but you can choose to omit them or replace them with fresh mushrooms.

3. What cut of beef works best?

The simplest choice for this recipe is stew meat, but you can also use chunks from a chuck roast.

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