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Deeply browned and succulent beef chunks coated in a glossy dark gravy before being served.

Crockpot Beef Tips and Noodles

Tender, slow-braised beef stew meat chunks smothered in a thick, rich dark brown savory gravy, served generously over a bed of soft, wide egg noodles. The ultimate comforting crockpot dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat chuck roast cut into 1.5-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for searing
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups beef broth low-sodium
  • 1 packet brown gravy mix 1 oz / 28g packet
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with cold water for slurry
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 12 oz wide egg noodles
  • 0.25 cup fresh green parsley finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 6-Quart Slow Cooker Essential for slow-braising the beef to a tender finish.
  • 1 Large Skillet Used for searing the beef before slow cooking.
  • 1 Large Pasta Pot For boiling the wide egg noodles.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season your beef stew meat generously with salt and pepper. Add the beef chunks in an even layer and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep golden-brown crust forms.
  2. Transfer the deeply browned beef chunks into the slow cooker. Whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Pour over the beef.
  3. Place the lid on the slow cooker. Cook the beef on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until the meat is completely tender.
  4. About 30 minutes before serving, whisk the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Pour into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on HIGH for 15-20 minutes until the gravy is thick and glossy.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the wide egg noodles according to package directions until soft, then drain well.
  6. Ladle the hot beef chunks and glossy gravy over a bed of wavy egg noodles. Garnish lightly with finely chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Tip 1: Do not skip searing the beef. This locks in the savory flavor and provides a rich color to the gravy.
Tip 2: Always store noodles and gravy separately to prevent the pasta from absorbing all the liquid and getting mushy.