🍲 Crockpot Beef Tips and Noodles 🍲

🔥 Savor the Ease: Perfect for Busy Weeknights or Lazy Sundays! 🔥

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 can of beef broth (use the empty cream of mushroom soup can to measure)
- 1 packet of Lipton onion soup mix
- 1 packet of brown gravy mix
- 1 10.5 oz can of cream of mushroom soup
- 1 lb of stew meat (or 2 lbs for extra beefy goodness!)
- Egg noodles, cooked separately
- 1 small can of mushrooms (optional, but highly recommended!)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. **Prepare the Crockpot:** Into your crockpot, add the stew meat, Lipton onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, cream of mushroom soup, and mushrooms if you're including them.
2. **Add the Broth:** Fill the empty cream of mushroom soup can with beef broth and pour it into the crockpot. Stir to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
3. **Slow Cook:** Cover and set the crockpot to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the beef is tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
4. **Prepare the Noodles:** About 15 minutes before serving, cook the egg noodles as per the package instructions, drain well, and set aside.
5. **Serve and Enjoy:** Plate the beef tips over the cooked egg noodles, ladling over the rich, savory gravy. Relish this comforting and hearty meal!

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- **Calories:** Approximately 500 per serving
- **Carbohydrates:** 40g
- **Proteins:** 35g
- **Fats:** 20g
- **Note:** Nutritional values are estimates and can vary based on specific ingredients used.

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a thicker gravy, mix a tablespoon of cornstarch with water and stir into the crockpot 30 minutes before the end of cooking.
- Add a touch of red wine for a deeper flavor in the gravy during the last hour of cooking.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or a sprinkle of paprika for added color and freshness.

⏳ Preparation time 🍰
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high
- Serving: 4-6 servings