Description
Nana’s Beef Tips with Noodles is a classic comfort dish featuring tender, slow-simmered stew meat smothered in a rich, flavorful beef gravy. Served over extra wide egg noodles, this hearty meal combines perfectly browned beef tips with a smooth, seasoned gravy that is sure to satisfy any craving for a home-cooked, soothing dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Stew Meat
- 1 1/2 – 2 pounds stew meat
- 1 – 2 teaspoons Lawry’s seasoning salt
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 – 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups water (reserve broth after simmering)
For Serving
- 1 package extra wide egg noodles
Beef Gravy
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/8 – 1/4 teaspoon Lawry’s seasoning salt, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 – 3 cups reserved beef broth from cooked stew meat
- 1 can (14.5 oz) beef broth
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Season the stew meat: Sprinkle the stew meat with Lawry’s seasoning salt to infuse flavor into the beef.
- Coat the meat with flour: Lightly coat the seasoned meat with all-purpose flour, which helps in browning and thickening the gravy later.
- Heat oil in a saucepan: Warm 3 to 4 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Brown the stew meat: Add the floured stew meat to the hot oil, browning it on all sides to develop a rich crust and depth of flavor.
- Simmer the meat: Pour in 2 1/2 to 3 cups of water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium/high and boil until the meat is tender, about 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, adding water as needed to keep the meat covered.
- Let the meat stand: Remove the meat from heat, cover, and let it stand briefly to settle flavors.
- Prepare the egg noodles: Cook the extra wide egg noodles according to the package directions and set aside.
- Separate meat and broth: Remove the cooked stew meat and broth from the saucepan and place them in a bowl, reserving the broth for the gravy.
- Melt butter for the gravy: In the same saucepan used for cooking the meat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.
- Add flour to the butter: Stir in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is browned, forming a roux for the gravy.
- Season the roux: Add Lawry’s seasoning salt and ground black pepper to taste, stirring to incorporate.
- Combine ingredients for gravy: Add the reserved beef broth, cooked stew meat, and one can of beef broth to the roux in the saucepan.
- Simmer until thickened: Let the mixture simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to a gravy consistency.
- Add paprika: Stir in 1/8 teaspoon of paprika for warmth and mild spice.
- Serve the dish: Spoon the beef tips and rich gravy over the cooked extra wide egg noodles. Optionally, serve with rice or mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute the egg noodles with rice or mashed potatoes as alternative serving options.
- Adjust seasoning salt quantities to suit your taste preferences and dietary restrictions.
- Adding water during the simmering process helps keep the meat tender and prevents the pot from drying out.
- The gravy thickens as it simmers; if too thick, add a little water or broth to reach desired consistency.
- This recipe requires approximately 1 hour 30 minutes of simmering, so plan accordingly for a complete meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: beef tips, beef gravy, stew meat, egg noodles, comfort food, hearty dinner, homemade beef gravy
