Slow Cooker Beef Tips & Noodles
This Slow Cooker Beef Tips & Noodles recipe is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef with rich, savory gravy. The slow cooker does all the work, making it a stress-free meal perfect for busy days. Served over buttery egg noodles, it’s hearty, satisfying, and packed with flavor. A sprinkle of fresh parsley adds the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients:
2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cubed
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cups beef broth
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
12 oz egg noodles, cooked
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
1. Prepare the slow cooker: Add cubed beef, chopped onion, beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, thyme, and black pepper to the crockpot. Mix everything thoroughly.
2. Cook: Cover and set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. Let the beef simmer until it’s tender and packed with flavor.
3. Thicken the sauce: During the last 30 minutes of cooking, whisk together flour and water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir it into the crockpot, mixing well. Allow the sauce to thicken to a rich, velvety consistency.
4. Prepare the noodles: Cook egg noodles as per package instructions. Drain and set them aside for serving.
5. Combine & serve: Plate the cooked egg noodles and ladle the savory beef tips and sauce over them. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Quick Info:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Total Time: ~6-8 hours 15 minutes
Calories: 420 kcal
Servings: 6