Description
Hearty beef tips & noodles simmer with rich flavor, creating a comforting classic that warms family dinner tables. Tender meat and silky pasta combine in this slow-cooked masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 lbs (900 g) beef stew meat or beef tips
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
Liquid and Thickening Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour (for thickening)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) water
Serving Ingredients:
- 12 oz (340 g) egg noodles, cooked
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Nestle beef stew meat or tips into the crockpot, selecting cuts that promise exceptional tenderness through prolonged, gentle cooking.
- Lavishly dust the meat with ranch seasoning and brown gravy mix, creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Pour cream of mushroom soup and beef broth over the seasoned meat, whisking thoroughly to ensure comprehensive flavor distribution and seamless sauce integration.
- Initiate the slow cooking process at low temperature, allowing the meat to simmer and transform for 6 to 8 hours until achieving ultimate fork-tender consistency.
- Approximately 30 minutes before serving, gently fold uncooked egg noodles into the rich, developing sauce, ensuring complete submersion and even cooking.
- Monitor noodle texture carefully, continuing to cook until they reach perfect al dente tenderness and have absorbed the surrounding savory liquid.
- Perform a final taste assessment, calibrating seasoning with strategic salt and pepper additions to elevate the dish’s overall flavor profile.
- Transfer the creamy, hearty creation to serving dishes, presenting a comforting meal that promises warmth and satisfaction with each spoonful.
Notes
- Tenderize tough meat cuts by choosing well-marbled beef stew meat to ensure maximum flavor and softness during slow cooking.
- Enhance flavor depth by sautéing beef tips briefly before adding to crockpot, creating a rich caramelized exterior that intensifies overall taste profile.
- Prevent mushy noodles by adding egg noodles only during the last 30 minutes of cooking, maintaining their ideal texture and preventing overcooking.
- Accommodate dietary restrictions by substituting cream of mushroom soup with gluten-free alternatives and using low-sodium beef broth for a healthier version.
- 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: 6
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg