Slow-Cooker Beef Tips and Noodles
I don't normally like recipes with cream of ___ soup in them, but this one I came up with is delicious! Definitely easy comfort food! *** Update: I tried this with 1/4 cup Burgundy wine and 1/2 cup beef broth and it was delicious! For a change, try a mixture of wine and broth.
Ingredients
- 2 lblean stewing beef
cubed
- 1can cream of mushroom soup
or low-fat
- 1envelope dry onion soup mix
- 1envelope mushroom gravy mix or 1 envelope beef gravy mix
1 ounce
- ¾ cbeef broth
or beef broth mixed with burgundy wine
- 1 cfresh mushrooms
sliced
- ½ mediumonion
chopped
- 12 ozwide egg noodles
Directions
- 1
Place beef in the slow cooker.
- 2
Combine mushroom soup, onion soup mix and gravy mix in a bowl until well blended. Stir in beef broth.
- 3
Add mushrooms and onions to mixture, then pour over beef.
- 4
Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
- 5
Cook egg noodle according to directions on package.
- 6
Spoon beef mixture over hot noodles and serve.
About this Recipe
Indulge in Ultimate Comfort: Slow-Cooker Beef Tips and Noodles
Craving a truly satisfying, fuss-free dinner? Look no further than these Slow-Cooker Beef Tips and Noodles! This recipe transforms humble ingredients into an incredibly rich and tender beef dish, perfect for any night you need a warm, comforting hug in a bowl. While some recipes using "cream of" soups can be a bit bland, this one defies expectations, delivering a remarkably savory and deeply flavorful experience that will quickly become a family favorite.
What makes these creamy beef tips so special? It's the magical combination of lean stewing beef, slow-cooked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection, enveloped in a luxurious, savory gravy. The genius lies in the blend of cream of mushroom soup, dry onion soup mix, and a touch of gravy mix, creating a sauce that's both creamy and bursting with umami. Plus, with a prep time of just 15 minutes and a cook time of only 3 hours, you can have a hearty, home-cooked meal on the table faster than many slow-cooker recipes!
For an extra layer of gourmet flavor, try the delicious variation with Burgundy wine. Substituting a portion of the beef broth with a dry red wine like Burgundy adds a delightful depth and complexity to the rich sauce, elevating this easy comfort food to new heights. Serve these tender slow-cooker beef tips over perfectly cooked wide egg noodles, allowing them to soak up every last drop of that incredible gravy. Pair it with a simple green salad and some crusty bread for a complete and satisfying one-dish meal. This recipe proves that easy can indeed be elegant and incredibly delicious!