This Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles recipe is a perfect weeknight meal when you’re craving something hearty, comforting, and easy to make. With just a few ingredients, you can prepare tender beef tips in a rich, savory gravy, all served over a bed of egg noodles. The best part? The crockpot does all the work for you while you go about your day.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe is ideal for busy days because it’s essentially a “dump and go” meal. You simply place all the ingredients into the crockpot, let them cook low and slow for hours, and by the end of the day, you’re rewarded with melt-in-your-mouth beef tips and a creamy, flavorful gravy. Serve it over egg noodles for a classic comfort food experience that the whole family will love.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb stew meat (beef tips or cubed beef)
- 1 pack Lipton onion soup mix (adds flavor and seasoning)
- 1 pack brown gravy mix (for the rich gravy)
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup (10.5 oz) (adds creaminess and depth)
- 1 small can mushrooms (optional, for added texture and flavor)
- 1 can beef broth (use the empty cream of mushroom can to measure)
- Egg noodles (to serve)
Directions:
- Prepare the Crockpot
Start by placing your crockpot on the low setting. Make sure your stew meat is ready to go—no need to brown it beforehand for this easy recipe. - Add the Ingredients
Dump the stew meat, Lipton onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms (optional), and beef broth into the crockpot. Use the empty cream of mushroom soup can to measure out one can’s worth of beef broth, and pour it into the crockpot. Stir everything together until the soup and seasonings are evenly distributed. - Cook on Low for 8 Hours
Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook the beef tips mixture on low for 8 hours. This slow cooking time allows the meat to become tender and the flavors to fully meld together, creating a savory and creamy sauce. - Prepare the Egg Noodles
About 10-15 minutes before the crockpot is done, cook your egg noodles according to the package instructions. Once the noodles are cooked, drain and set them aside. - Serve
Once the beef tips are tender and the sauce has thickened, give the mixture a good stir. Serve the beef tips and gravy over the cooked egg noodles for a complete and delicious meal.
Notes:
- Double the Meat: If you’d like to make a larger portion or want extra beef, you can easily use 2 lbs of stew meat while keeping the same measurements for the rest of the ingredients. This makes the dish heartier without overwhelming the flavor.
- Customizing the Mushrooms: If you’re not a fan of mushrooms, you can omit the canned mushrooms. Alternatively, if you enjoy a more pronounced mushroom flavor, you could add fresh mushrooms instead of canned.
Tips for Success:
- Make it Creamier: If you prefer a creamier sauce, you can add a little more cream of mushroom soup or a splash of heavy cream towards the end of cooking.
- Thicken the Sauce: If you like a thicker gravy, remove the lid of the crockpot for the last 30 minutes to allow some of the liquid to evaporate, or you can mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the crockpot.
Serving Suggestions:
This dish is rich and filling on its own, but if you want to round out the meal, here are a few ideas:
- Garlic Bread: Serve with warm garlic bread or dinner rolls to soak up the gravy.
- Steamed Vegetables: A side of steamed green beans, broccoli, or a fresh garden salad will add a nice balance to the richness of the beef and noodles.
Time & Yields:
- Prep time: 5 minutes
- Cook time: 8 hours (in the crockpot)
- Total time: 8 hours and 5 minutes
- Servings: 4-6
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: ~450 kcal
- Protein: 32 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fat: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
This Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles recipe is a crowd-pleaser that’s both easy to make and packed with savory flavors. Perfect for any occasion!
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Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles
This **Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles** recipe is a perfect weeknight meal when you’re craving something hearty, comforting, and easy to make. With just a few ingredients, you can prepare tender beef tips in a rich, savory gravy, all served over a bed of egg noodles. The best part? The crockpot does all the work for you while you go about your day.
Ingredients
- – **1 lb stew meat** beef tips or cubed beef
- – **1 pack Lipton onion soup mix** adds flavor and seasoning
- – **1 pack brown gravy mix** for the rich gravy
- – **1 can cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz** (adds creaminess and depth)
- – **1 small can mushrooms** optional, for added texture and flavor
- – **1 can beef broth** use the empty cream of mushroom can to measure
- – **Egg noodles** to serve
Instructions
Prepare the Crockpot
- Start by placing your crockpot on the **low** setting. Make sure your stew meat is ready to go—no need to brown it beforehand for this easy recipe.
Add the Ingredients
- Dump the stew meat, Lipton onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, cream of mushroom soup, mushrooms (optional), and beef broth into the crockpot. Use the empty cream of mushroom soup can to measure out one can’s worth of beef broth, and pour it into the crockpot. Stir everything together until the soup and seasonings are evenly distributed.
Cook on Low for 8 Hours
- Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook the beef tips mixture on **low** for **8 hours**. This slow cooking time allows the meat to become tender and the flavors to fully meld together, creating a savory and creamy sauce.
Prepare the Egg Noodles
- About 10-15 minutes before the crockpot is done, cook your egg noodles according to the package instructions. Once the noodles are cooked, drain and set them aside.
Serve
- Once the beef tips are tender and the sauce has thickened, give the mixture a good stir. Serve the beef tips and gravy over the cooked egg noodles for a complete and delicious meal.
Notes
– **Double the Meat**: If you’d like to make a larger portion or want extra beef, you can easily use **2 lbs of stew meat** while keeping the same measurements for the rest of the ingredients. This makes the dish heartier without overwhelming the flavor.
– **Customizing the Mushrooms**: If you’re not a fan of mushrooms, you can omit the canned mushrooms. Alternatively, if you enjoy a more pronounced mushroom flavor, you could add fresh mushrooms instead of canned.
– **Customizing the Mushrooms**: If you’re not a fan of mushrooms, you can omit the canned mushrooms. Alternatively, if you enjoy a more pronounced mushroom flavor, you could add fresh mushrooms instead of canned.