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Beef Tips and Noodles

Indulgent Beef Tips and Noodles: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight

Beef Tips and Noodles is a heartwarming comfort food that combines tender beef in rich gravy over soft egg noodles.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat Use chuck roast or sirloin for best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Searing the beef adds depth.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium onion Chopped, forms aromatic base.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced, enriches the dish.
For the Sauce
  • 3 cups beef broth Essential for savory gravy.
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce Adds umami richness.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme Offers herbal complexity.
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary Complements beef beautifully.
  • 1 leaf bay leaf Infuses subtle flavors.
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Season to liking.
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Use to thicken your sauce.
  • ¼ cup cold water Essential for cornstarch slurry.
For the Noodles
  • 12 ounces egg noodles Hearty, satisfying base.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Adds richness to sauce.
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley Chopped for garnish.

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Pot
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add beef stew meat and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned. Remove beef and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour beef broth into the skillet, using a wooden spoon to scrape up browned bits. Let simmer for a minute.
  4. Return seared beef to the skillet along with remaining beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt. Stir to coat.
  5. Cover and simmer for 2 to 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally until beef is tender.
  6. Remove bay leaf carefully after simmering and discard.
  7. Cook egg noodles in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  8. Make a slurry with cornstarch and cold water, then add it to beef mixture while stirring over medium heat until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Stir in butter until it melts completely into the sauce.
  10. Taste and adjust withadditional salt and pepper as needed.
  11. Ladle beef tips over cooked noodles, spoon rich gravy on top, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. It can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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