Description
This comforting recipe features tender beef tips slow-simmered in a flavorful sauce of beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and fragrant herbs, served atop buttery egg noodles. Perfect for a hearty family dinner, the rich and savory beef pairs beautifully with the creamy, butter-coated noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Tips
- 1 lb beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Buttery Noodles
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Tips: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef pieces and sear until browned on all sides. Once browned, remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Using the same skillet, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Simmer the Beef: Return the seared beef to the skillet. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then stir in dried thyme, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Prepare the Noodles: While the beef simmers, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Drain the noodles and return them to the pot. Add unsalted butter and toss the noodles until the butter melts and evenly coats them. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve: Plate a portion of the buttery noodles and top with the savory beef tips and accompanying sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme if desired before serving.
Notes
- For even more flavor, brown the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
- Use fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for garnish to add a pop of color and freshness.
- You can substitute egg noodles with other pasta types like pappardelle or fettuccine if preferred.
- Slow simmering is key for tenderizing the beef; avoid rushing the process by cooking on too high heat.
- Leftover beef tips and noodles can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
