Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles
A warm and comforting Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles recipe featuring tender beef simmered in a rich, savory sauce served over soft, buttery egg noodles. Perfect for busy weeknights, this simple, hearty meal requires minimal effort and few ingredients while delivering delicious, soul-warming flavors your whole family will love.
- Author: Lina
- 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
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains Gluten and Dairy (can be modified for gluten-free and dairy-free)
Beef and Sauce
- 2 lbs beef tips (chuck roast or sirloin tip, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 packet (about 1 oz) onion soup mix
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Noodles and Finishing Touches
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 2 tbsp butter
- Prepare the Beef: Trim any excess fat from the beef tips and cut them into consistent bite-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and tenderness.
- Combine Ingredients in the Crockpot: Place the beef tips in the crockpot along with beef broth, onion soup mix, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir gently to distribute the seasonings evenly.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender and infused with the savory broth.
- Cook the Noodles Separately: About 20 minutes before serving, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions so they stay perfectly soft but not mushy.
- Combine and Finish: Drain the noodles and toss them with butter. Add the noodles into the crockpot or serve the beef hot over the noodles, allowing the sauce to soak in beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Brown the beef first: Searing beef tips before slow cooking locks in flavor and boosts overall taste.
- Don’t overcook noodles: Cook them just until al dente since they will soften further when combined with the hot beef and sauce.
- Thicken if needed: Use a cornstarch slurry if you prefer a thicker sauce consistency.
- Stir gently: Avoid aggressive stirring when combining noodles and beef to keep noodles intact.
- Adjust seasoning last: Taste before serving and add salt or extra Worcestershire sauce as needed for perfect balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Crockpot beef tips, slow cooker beef, beef and noodles, comfort food, easy dinner, weeknight meal, slow cooker recipe