BEST Tender Beef Tips and Noodles Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely diced, about 1 cup)
• 1 1/2 pounds beef roast (cut into 1” cubes, I used beef tenderloin roast)
• 2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 2/3 cups beef broth
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 12 ounces extra wide egg noodles
• Freshly chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large lidded cast iron skillet or...: Heat a large lidded cast iron skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the butter to the pan, once melted, add the onions. Use a rubber spatula to mix the butter and onions together, then saute while stirring occasionally until almost translucent (about 4 minutes).

2. 2

   Add the beef cubes to the pan and...: Add the beef cubes to the pan and mix with the onions. Cook the beef for about 6 minutes, flipping every 60 seconds, browning almost all sides (it's ok if there's still a bit of pink, you don't want to over cook the beef). Once almost browned, mix in the garlic and saute until aromatic (about 1 minute).

3. 3

   Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire Sauce into...: Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire Sauce into the skillet. Add the thyme, salt, and pepper, then stir to combine. Turn the heat up to high to bring to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat back down to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   After 20 minutes, bring a large pot of...: After 20 minutes, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the egg noodles according to the package instructions, then drain the noodles through a colander. While the noodles are cooking, begin to thicken the sauce.

5. 5

   To a small mixing bowl, add the cold...: To a small mixing bowl, add the cold water and cornstarch, then use a fork to whisk them together to make a slurry. Carefully remove the lid from the beef tips and stir the slurry into the pan. Let the sauce cook for about 10 minutes, or until thickened.

6. 6

   Add the egg noodles to the pan with...: Add the egg noodles to the pan with the beef tips, then gently toss to coat the noodles in the sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve.