Description
Hearty Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles bring comfort straight from Grandma’s kitchen to your dinner table. Tender beef melts over buttery egg noodles, creating a soul-warming meal that wraps warmth around your senses and satisfies deep hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1.5 pounds beef stew meat (beef tips)
Main Cooking Liquid:
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Serving:
- 12 ounces egg noodles
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare beef by heating a skillet over medium-high heat with a light oil coating. Season beef tips with salt and pepper, then quickly sear until golden brown on all surfaces. This optional step intensifies the meat’s flavor profile.
- Transfer seared beef to the crockpot and introduce aromatics: chopped onion, minced garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and black pepper. Thoroughly mix ingredients to ensure even coating of the meat.
- Set crockpot to low temperature and cook for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. The goal is achieving fork-tender beef with rich, developed flavors. Occasionally stir the contents to promote uniform cooking and prevent sticking.
- For a more robust sauce consistency, create a cornstarch slurry by whisking cornstarch with cold water during the final 30 minutes of cooking. Gently incorporate the mixture into the crockpot, allowing it to thicken naturally.
- Approximately 15 minutes before serving, prepare egg noodles according to package directions. Drain thoroughly and lightly coat with butter or olive oil to prevent clumping.
- Plate the noodles as a base, then generously ladle the succulent beef tips and accompanying sauce over them. Optional: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Maximize flavor by searing beef tips before slow cooking, creating a rich caramelized exterior that adds depth to the dish.
- Create a silky sauce consistency by whisking cornstarch slurry carefully, ensuring no lumps form when thickening the liquid.
- Prevent noodles from becoming mushy by cooking them separately and adding just before serving, maintaining perfect al dente texture.
- Enhance dietary flexibility by substituting egg noodles with gluten-free alternatives like zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice for low-carb options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (on Low) or 4 hours (on High)
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg