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.
Yield: 4
Materials
- - **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.