Okay, let’s talk about this little adventure I had in the kitchen today. I’ve been seeing all these recipes online for beef tips and noodles in a crock pot, and I thought, “Why not give it a shot?” So, I rolled up my sleeves and got to work.
First things first, I gathered all the ingredients. I picked up about 2 pounds of beef stew meat from the grocery store. Then I grabbed an onion and some garlic from my pantry – nothing fancy, just the basics. I also made sure I had enough beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
I started by dicing up that onion. Then, I minced the garlic cloves. Once that was done, I dumped everything into the crock pot – the beef, onion, garlic, beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
I gave it all a good stir, popped the lid on, and set the crock pot to low. Then came the waiting game.
I set my crock pot to cook on low for about 8 hours. You could probably do it on high for 4 hours or so if you’re in a hurry. But when the meat becomes tender. You know it is ready.
While the beef was cooking, I busied myself with other things around the house. Every now and then, I’d peek into the kitchen, and the aroma wafting from the crock pot was amazing.
After what felt like forever (but was really about 8 hours), the beef was finally done. It was so tender, it was practically falling apart. That’s when I tossed in the egg noodles.
I cooked those noodles right in the crock pot with the beef and sauce for about 20 minutes, until they were nice and soft. You don’t want to overcook them, or they’ll get mushy. It’s easy to make, you just add egg noodles to the crock pot, stir, and cook for another 20-30 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
Once the noodles were cooked, I dished up a big bowl of this beefy, noodly goodness. Let me tell you, it was worth every minute of waiting.
The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, the noodles were perfectly cooked, and the sauce? Oh man, the sauce was rich and flavorful. It was the kind of meal that just warms you up from the inside out.
I’ve got to say, this crock pot beef tips and noodles experiment was a success. It’s definitely going into my regular dinner rotation.
What to serve with beef tips and noodles?
I served mine with a simple side salad, and it was the perfect complement to the rich and savory beef. But honestly, this dish is so hearty and satisfying, you could easily eat it on its own. It’s a complete meal in a bowl!
So there you have it. My little kitchen adventure with crock pot beef tips and noodles. If you’re looking for a simple, delicious, and comforting meal, I highly recommend giving this one a try. You won’t be disappointed!
