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:Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles

:Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles
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Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles is a hearty and comforting slow-cooked meal featuring tender beef tips simmered with rich flavors, mushrooms, and aromatics, paired perfectly with soft wide egg noodles. This easy one-pot recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners, providing melt-in-your-mouth beef and a creamy, savory sauce with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Beef and Broth

  • 2 pounds beef tips (stew meat or sirloin tips), trimmed of excess fat
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Aromatics and Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

Noodles

  • 6 ounces wide egg noodles

Dairy (Optional)

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or 4 ounces cream cheese

Seasonings

  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Beef: Trim excess fat from the beef tips and season generously with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor before cooking.
  2. Sear for Flavor: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and quickly brown the beef tips on all sides. This seals in juices and creates a rich caramelized crust, enhancing the depth of the sauce.
  3. Layer Ingredients in the Crockpot: Place the browned beef tips into the crockpot. Add chopped onions, minced garlic, sliced mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth to the crockpot, layering to allow flavors to meld during cooking.
  4. Slow Cook Until Tender: Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours until the beef is fork-tender and connective tissues have broken down for melt-in-your-mouth texture.
  5. Add the Noodles: About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the egg noodles directly into the crockpot. Let them cook in the flavorful broth so they absorb the savory juices and become tender.
  6. Finish with Creaminess: Turn off the crockpot. Gently whisk in sour cream or cream cheese if using, creating a smooth, velvety sauce that coats the beef and noodles beautifully.

Notes

  • Browning matters: Don’t skip searing the beef tips; it significantly enhances flavor depth.
  • Low and slow: Cook on low heat to tenderize the beef gently without drying it out.
  • Noodles timing: Add noodles late to keep them tender but not mushy.
  • Adjust thickness: For a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and stir into the crockpot near the end of cooking.
  • Herb freshness: Add fresh herbs like parsley just before serving to brighten flavors.

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Keywords: crockpot, beef tips, egg noodles, slow cooker, comfort food, one-pot meal, family dinner

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