Description
This comforting recipe features tender sirloin tips slow-cooked in a rich and creamy sauce made from cream of mushroom soup, red wine, and beef onion soup mix. Served over perfectly cooked egg noodles, it’s a hearty and flavorful dish ideal for a satisfying family dinner. The beef is first browned to lock in flavor, then simmered gently until it becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, making it an effortless yet impressive meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Sauce
- 2 pounds sirloin tips, cubed
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup red wine
- 1 (1.25 ounce) package beef with onion soup mix
Noodles
- 2 (16 ounce) packages egg noodles
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed sirloin tips and chopped onion, sautéing until the beef is browned on all sides and the onion is softened, about 5 minutes. This step helps develop deep flavors for the sauce.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, combine the cream of mushroom soup, milk, red wine, and beef with onion soup mix. Pour this mixture into the skillet with the browned beef and stir well to coat all the pieces evenly.
- Simmer the Beef: Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and cook the beef tips until they are tender, about 2 hours. This slow cooking helps break down the beef fibers for tenderness.
- Slow Cook Until Tender: Lower the heat to the lowest setting and continue to cook the beef for at least 4 more hours, until the meat pulls apart easily with a fork, resulting in a fork-tender texture that melts in your mouth.
- Cook the Noodles: While the beef finishes cooking, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook, stirring occasionally, until they are al dente—firm to the bite—about 5 minutes. Drain well.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy beef mixture generously over the cooked egg noodles. Serve immediately with your choice of dinner rolls or garlic toast to complete this comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute red wine with beef broth if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.
- For thicker sauce, let it simmer uncovered during the last 30 minutes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop to prevent curdling the cream sauce.
- Adding fresh mushrooms during the sauté step can enhance the mushroom flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 6 hrs 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: beef tips, creamy beef, egg noodles, slow cooked beef, comfort food, cream of mushroom soup, beef with onion soup mix
