Description
Hearty crockpot beef tips and noodles promise a comforting journey through rich, tender beef and silky pasta. Slow-cooked perfection delivers a satisfying meal that warms souls and delights dinner companions with its deep, savory flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) stew meat
Seasoning Mixes:
- 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
Liquids and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 10.5 ounces (298 grams) can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can beef broth
- 1 small can mushrooms (optional)
- Egg noodles (cooked separately according to package directions)
Instructions
- Prepare the savory mixture by layering stew meat, Lipton onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, cream of mushroom soup, and mushrooms in the crockpot. Thoroughly blend the ingredients to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Utilize the empty cream of mushroom soup can as a measuring tool, filling it with beef broth. Pour the broth into the crockpot and gently incorporate, creating a harmonious base for the dish.
- Secure the crockpot lid and initiate the slow cooking process. Select low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, allowing the meat to tenderize and develop a rich, complex flavor profile.
- When the cooking time approaches completion, prepare egg noodles according to package instructions. Carefully drain the noodles and set aside, keeping them warm and ready for serving.
- Create an inviting plate by spreading a bed of tender egg noodles. Generously ladle the melt-in-your-mouth beef tips and luxurious gravy over the noodles, ensuring each serving is coated with the delectable sauce.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped parsley or a sprinkle of black pepper to enhance the visual appeal and add a subtle layer of flavor to this comforting meal.
Notes
- Choose high-quality stew meat with good marbling for maximum tenderness and flavor depth.
- Trim excess fat from beef before cooking to prevent greasy texture in the final dish.
- For gluten-free version, substitute wheat noodles with zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.
- Enhance protein content by adding extra mushrooms or diced bell peppers during slow cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg