Beef Tips and Noodles

Beef Tips and Noodles

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
170 min

Beef tips and noodles is a budget-friendly weeknight hero! Featuring tender beef, savory gravy, and buttery egg noodles, it’s the perfect family-friendly dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce (optional for extra depth of flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (for thickening)
  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon butter (optional for coating the noodles)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Directions

  1. 1

    Pat the beef tips dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear. Season with salt and pepper, and coat lightly with flour.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the beef tips in batches (don’t overcrowd the pan) and sear them until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Remove the beef from the pan and set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed. Sauté the chopped onions over medium heat until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Stir in the tomato paste and cook for about 1 minute. Deglaze the pan by pouring in the red wine, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce (if using), thyme, paprika, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Return the browned beef tips to the pan, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot. Simmer gently for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Add more broth or water if the liquid reduces too much.

  6. 6

    Once the beef is tender, remove the bay leaf. If the gravy needs thickening, stir in the cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water). Simmer for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper if needed.

  7. 7

    While the beef is finishing, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and toss with a tablespoon of butter for extra richness.

  8. 8

    Serve the tender beef tips and gravy over the buttered egg noodles. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Enjoy!