Cozy Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe Easy Comfort Meal Over Egg Noodles
A comforting slow cooker recipe featuring tender beef tips in a rich gravy served over buttery egg noodles. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients and perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (slow cooker low) or 3 to 4 hours (slow cooker high)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes (slow cooker low) or 3 hours 15 minutes to 4 hours 15 minutes (slow cooker high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large yellow onion, sliced thin
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (optional)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 ounces wide egg noodles
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the beef chuck roast cubes dry with paper towels. Toss the beef in a bowl with the flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon butter or oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and brown all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté the sliced onions until softened and golden, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Scrape browned bits into the slow cooker.
- Pour beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine. Ensure beef is mostly submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- About 20 minutes before beef is done, cook egg noodles in boiling salted water according to package instructions (7-9 minutes for dried). Drain and toss with a little butter.
- Remove beef tips with a slotted spoon and keep warm. Pour cooking liquid into a saucepan. Over medium heat, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour gradually to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in cooking liquid and simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return beef tips to the gravy and stir gently. Serve hot over egg noodles and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Browning the beef before slow cooking adds depth of flavor. Use low-sodium broth to control saltiness. Substitute flour with cornstarch for gluten-free gravy and use dairy-free butter alternatives for lactose intolerance. If gravy is too thick, whisk in a splash of beef broth or water. Can be made in an Instant Pot using sauté and pressure cook functions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approxima
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 28
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