Description
Beef Tips and Noodles is a classic American comfort dinner made with tender beef simmered in a savory gravy and served over soft egg noodles. This hearty dish uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknight family meals.
Ingredients
1.5 lb beef roast cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 onion diced
3 cups beef broth
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
12 oz extra-wide egg noodles
Instructions
1. Cook diced onion in butter in a large skillet over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
2. Add beef pieces and cook with the onions until browned on all sides, about 8–10 minutes.
3. Pour in about 2 cups of beef broth and add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20–30 minutes until the beef becomes tender. Gradually add the remaining broth if the liquid reduces too much during cooking.
5. Whisk cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Stir it into the beef mixture and cook about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Meanwhile cook egg noodles in salted boiling water according to package directions until tender, then drain.
7. Serve the beef and thickened gravy over the cooked noodles.
Notes
Cut beef into small, even pieces so it cooks evenly and becomes tender during simmering.
Simmering the beef slowly in broth develops deeper flavor and softens the meat.
A cornstarch slurry thickens the broth into a smooth gravy-like sauce.
Cook noodles separately to prevent them from becoming overly soft in the sauce.
Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 389
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
