🍲 Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles
This Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles recipe is pure comfort food at its best. Tender chunks of beef slowly simmer all day in a rich, savory gravy made with beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, and aromatics, then served over buttery egg noodles. The result? Fall-apart beef, silky sauce, and a meal that tastes like it cooked all day—because it did.
It’s perfect for busy weekdays, chilly evenings, or when you want a satisfying dinner that feels homemade with very little effort.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: ~420 kcal per serving
🛒 Ingredients
For the Beef Tips:
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2 lbs (900 g) beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 medium onion, finely diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)
For Serving:
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12 oz egg noodles
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2 tbsp butter (optional, for noodles)
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crockpot
Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker with non-stick spray. Add the beef tips evenly to the bottom.
2️⃣ Build the Flavor Base
Add diced onion and minced garlic over the beef. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and thyme.
3️⃣ Mix the Sauce
In a bowl, whisk together:
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Beef broth
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Cream of mushroom soup
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Worcestershire sauce
Pour the mixture over the beef and onions. Stir gently to coat everything.
4️⃣ Slow Cook to Tender Perfection
Cover and cook:
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LOW: 6–7 hours (recommended for the most tender beef)
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HIGH: 3–4 hours
The beef should be fork-tender and swimming in rich gravy.
5️⃣ Thicken the Gravy (Optional)
If you prefer a thicker sauce:
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Mix cornstarch and cold water
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Stir into the crockpot
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Cook an additional 20–30 minutes on HIGH, uncovered, until thickened
6️⃣ Cook the Noodles
About 15 minutes before serving, cook egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with butter if desired.
7️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
Spoon beef tips and gravy generously over warm noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.