🥘 Crockpot Beef Tips and Noodles
🧾 Ingredients:
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2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cut into bite-size chunks
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1 onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups beef broth
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tbsp soy sauce (adds umami)
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1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup (optional, for a creamier gravy)
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1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (to thicken, if needed)
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12 oz egg noodles, cooked according to package instructions
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Fresh parsley or chives (optional garnish)
🔥 Instructions:
1. Assemble in Crockpot
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Add beef, onion, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, pepper, and mushroom soup (if using) into the slow cooker.
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Stir gently to combine.
2. Cook Low and Slow
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Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
3. Thicken the Gravy
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If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water.
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Stir into the crockpot and cook on HIGH for another 15–20 minutes, until thickened.
4. Cook the Noodles
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Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain and toss with a little butter.
5. Serve
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Spoon beef and gravy over the noodles.
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Garnish with chopped parsley or chives, if desired.
✅ Tips & Variations:
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Add sliced mushrooms or peas during the last hour for extra flavor and texture.
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No cream of mushroom? Just leave it out — the broth and seasoning still create a rich gravy.
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Swap noodles for mashed potatoes, rice, or even cauliflower mash for a low-carb option.
Would you like a pressure cooker (Instant Pot) version or one with red wine gravy next?