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Beef Tips and Noodles

Beef Tips and Noodles: A Cozy Comfort Food Classic

Enjoy tender beef tips enveloped in a rich gravy served over buttery egg noodles, a comforting weeknight meal that your family will adore.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Gravy and Meat
  • 2 tablespoons Butter Feel free to swap with olive oil for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Diced Onion Shallots can be a sweeter substitute if desired.
  • 1 pound Cubed Beef Chuck roast works best for ultimate tenderness.
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Vegetable broth can be used for a lighter version.
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Remember to remove them before serving.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh thyme is ideal, but dried can work if adjusted.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to your taste, particularly with salted broth.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Tailor it to your spice preference.
For Thickening the Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Flour or arrowroot powder can be used as alternatives.
  • 1/4 cup Cold Water Necessary for creating a slurry.
For the Noodles
  • 8 ounces Egg Noodles Consider gluten-free noodles for a lighter meal.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Pot for noodles

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once melted, add 1 diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Add 1 pound of cubed beef, ensuring pieces are in a single layer. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring, until browned on all sides.
  3. Pour in 2 cups of beef broth, followed by the bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to incorporate and bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a low simmer.
  4. Cover the skillet and let the beef simmer for 20-30 minutes, checking occasionally and adding more broth if it appears dry.
  5. Prepare a cornstarch slurry by combining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 1/4 cup of cold water. Gradually stir this into the skillet and cook for an additional 10 minutes until gravy thickens.
  6. In a separate pot, bring salted water to a boil and cook 8 ounces of egg noodles according to package instructions. Drain and toss with 1 tablespoon of butter.
  7. Spoon the beef and gravy over the warm, buttery egg noodles and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Feel free to add vegetables such as carrots or peas during the simmering step for added nutrition and color.

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