Are you looking for a hearty, satisfying meal that doesn’t take hours to prepare? Our Beef Tips and Noodles recipe is the answer! Tender beef, savory gravy, and perfectly cooked noodles come together in a dish that’s both quick and amazingly flavorful. It’s a healthy comfort food option that you can feel good about serving your family any night of the week. As a busy parent, I understand the need for meals that are both delicious and easy, and this recipe delivers on both fronts.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, Sunday dinners at my grandmother’s house always featured a big pot of something comforting and delicious. While her legendary pot roast was the star, the Beef Tips and Noodles she’d make the following week were just as anticipated. Made with the leftover roast and gravy transformed into something new, they were a reminder that even simple ingredients, lovingly combined, could create a dish that felt like a warm hug. This updated and streamlined version captures that same comforting spirit but fits easily into a busy modern life.
Ingredients
For the Beef Tips:
- 1.5 lbs Beef Stew Meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1/4 cup Cold Water
For the Noodles:
- 12 oz Egg Noodles
- Water for boiling
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Sear the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and add the bay leaf.
- Simmer Gently: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 1.5-2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- Thicken the Gravy: In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the simmering beef mixture and stir constantly until the gravy thickens. Remove bay leaf.
- Cook the Noodles: While the beef is simmering, cook the egg noodles according to package directions in salted water. Drain well.
- Combine & Serve: Stir the cooked noodles into the beef tips and gravy. Serve hot.
Beef Tips and Noodles
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Remove from pot and set aside.2 tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Salt, 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper, 1.5 lbs Beef Stew Meat
- Add chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.1 large Onion, 2 cloves Garlic
- Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and add the bay leaf.1.5 lbs Beef Stew Meat, 4 cups Beef Broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme, 1 bay leaf
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 1.5-2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Pour the slurry into the simmering beef mixture and stir constantly until the gravy thickens. Remove bay leaf.2 tablespoons Cornstarch, 0.25 cup Cold Water
- While the beef is simmering, cook the egg noodles according to package directions in salted water. Drain well.12 oz Egg Noodles, Water, 1 teaspoon Salt
- Stir the cooked noodles into the beef tips and gravy. Serve hot.12 oz Egg Noodles, 1.5 lbs Beef Stew Meat
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