Tremendous Crockpot Beef Tips & Noodles

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat or beef sirloin tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 packet (1 oz) onion soup mix
• 1 packet (1 oz) brown gravy mix
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup water + 2 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening, optional)
• 12 oz egg noodles
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crockpot:
   • Add the beef tips to the crockpot. Sprinkle with onion soup mix and brown gravy mix.
2. Make the Sauce:
   • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the beef broth, cream of mushroom soup, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper until smooth.
3. Add Aromatics:
   • Stir the diced onion and minced garlic into the sauce, then pour it over the beef tips in the crockpot.
4. Cook:
   • Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender.
5. Thicken the Sauce (Optional):
   • If you prefer a thicker sauce, 30 minutes before serving, mix the water and cornstarch to form a slurry. Stir it into the crockpot and allow the sauce to thicken.
6. Cook the Noodles:
   • About 20 minutes before serving, boil the egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
7. Serve:
   • Spoon the beef tips and sauce over the cooked egg noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.