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Crockpot Beef Tips and Noodles Recipe

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  • Author: Beverly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (low) or 3 to 4 hours (high)
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes (low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Crockpot Beef Tips and Noodles recipe is a comforting and hearty slow-cooked meal featuring tender beef tips simmered in a savory sauce with noodles. The dish combines rich flavors from beef broth, soy sauce, tomato paste, and herbs, creating a perfect family-friendly dinner that requires minimal hands-on prep and cooks all day in your slow cooker for tender, flavorful results.

Ingredients

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Beef and Noodles

  • 2 lbs beef tips (or stew beef, cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 6 oz uncooked noodles (such as ziti or penne)

Seasoning Mix

  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Crockpot: Ensure the crockpot is clean and ready for use. Plug it in and have it set to low or high depending on your cooking time preference.
  2. Brown the beef tips: Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of oil if needed. Add the beef tips and brown them on all sides to develop flavor, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer beef to crockpot: Once browned, carefully move the beef tips into the crockpot insert.
  4. Season the beef: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together beef broth, soy sauce, water, tomato paste, brown sugar or honey, minced garlic, dried thyme or rosemary, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
  5. Add seasoning to crockpot: Pour the seasoned liquid mixture evenly over the beef tips in the crockpot, ensuring the beef is well coated.
  6. Add noodles: Layer the uncooked noodles on top of the beef and sauce in the crockpot without stirring.
  7. Cook low and slow: Cover the crockpot and set to low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours. Cook until the beef is tender and the noodles are fully cooked, absorbing the flavors of the sauce.
  8. Serve: Once cooked, gently stir if desired to combine noodles and beef. Serve the beef tips and noodles hot alongside crusty bread, a fresh green salad, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked beef tips or flank steak for quicker cooking times.
  • For a vegetarian or vegan version, replace beef tips with mushrooms, jackfruit, lentils, or chickpeas.
  • To make gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce and gluten-free noodles.
  • Low-carb alternatives include keto-friendly noodles or spiralized vegetables like zucchini noodles.
  • Avoid overcooking beef to prevent toughness. Check tenderness toward the end of cooking.
  • Taste the sauce before cooking to adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
  • Reheat leftover portions in the microwave or oven until warmed through.

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