Description
A comforting and hearty crockpot recipe featuring tender beef stew meat simmered in a flavorful sauce with onions, garlic, and herbs, paired perfectly with creamy egg noodles and optional peas for added color and nutrition. Perfect for an easy, hands-off dinner that delivers rich, savory flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Aromatics
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat (beef tips)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Final Ingredients
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- 8 oz egg noodles
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Place the beef stew meat into the crockpot along with the chopped onion and minced garlic, setting the foundation for the stew’s rich flavor.
- Make the Sauce: In a separate bowl, whisk together the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, dried thyme, and black pepper until well combined. Pour this sauce mixture evenly over the beef and aromatics in the crockpot.
- Cook the Beef: Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and infused with the savory sauce.
- Prepare the Noodles: Approximately 30 minutes before serving, cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Thicken the Sauce (Optional): If a thicker sauce is desired, mix the cornstarch with cold water to make a slurry. Stir this into the crockpot and cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes to thicken the sauce.
- Combine and Serve: Stir in the heavy cream and frozen peas into the crockpot, cooking for another 10 minutes to warm through. Finally, add the cooked egg noodles and gently toss everything together to combine before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce without cornstarch, you can reduce the liquid by cooking uncovered for 30 minutes at the end of the cooking time.
- Frozen peas are optional but add color and a subtle sweetness; fresh peas or other vegetables like mushrooms could be used alternatively.
- Beef stew meat can vary in tenderness; longer low cooking ensures better tenderness.
- Adjust seasoning to taste at the end, especially salt since soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce are salty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
