crockpot beef tips and noodles

Here’s a hearty and comforting Crockpot Beef Tips and Noodles recipe — tender beef in a rich, savory gravy served over egg noodles. 🍲✨

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🥩 Ingredients (serves 4–6)

For the Beef and Sauce:

• 2 lbs (900g) beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups (480ml) beef broth

• 1 can (10.5 oz / 300g) cream of mushroom soup

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon soy sauce (optional, for umami)

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or Italian seasoning)

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)

For Serving:

• 12 oz (340g) egg noodles (or any pasta)

• Fresh parsley for garnish

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🕐 Instructions

1. Prepare the beef:

   • Season beef with salt and pepper. (Optional: brown it in a skillet for 3–4 minutes per side for extra flavor.)

2. Load the crockpot:

   • Add beef, onion, garlic, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

3. Cook:

   • Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.

4. Thicken the sauce (optional):

   • About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and water into a slurry. Stir into the crockpot and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes until thickened.

5. Cook noodles:

   • About 15 minutes before serving, cook egg noodles according to package directions. Drain well.

6. Serve:

   • Spoon beef and gravy over egg noodles. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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✅ Tips:

• You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of onion or beefy mushroom for a different flavor.

• Add sliced mushrooms or carrots for extra heartiness.

• This recipe also works great over mashed potatoes or rice instead of noodles.

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Would you like me to give you a creamy version (with sour cream or heavy cream added at the end for a stroganoff-style twist)?