Alright guys. Forgive my absence. I’ve got at least 4 recipes in queue that I’ve taken photos for that I need to post up. I’ve also completed several items on my 101 list and have yet to post them. Namely, that I moved back to my house and have been much too busy to do a whole lot of anything. I’m very sleepy, however, this is a quickie. Not that kind of quickie! Just an absolutely fantastic recipe that has few ingredients and even fewer steps. So in my very minuscule pocket of time I’ll spare you my usual witty comments about how good the recipe is. Just trust me here peeps, its absolutely fantastic and its particularly good for when you want an awesome meal but have a ton of work to do that day.
These are the ingredients:
Yup, check em out. Simply opening the various packages is all the prep you’ll need. I know. You can kiss the screen now if you want to. I’ll look away. Alright are you done? Because I’m back and I’m in a hurry here. Now the magic vessel that will turn this sad little array of pantry staples into a restaurant worthy meal is (and no its not the Le Creuset).
The CROCKPOT! I know, my first post with a crock-pot here. I’m excited. Oh and that’s 2 lbs of stew beef in the bottom there. No need to brown it (although if you wanted to go all Martha on my ass you totally could brown it – suck up). Or you could be entirely lazy like me and just bung it in the bottom.
>Dump a can of golden mushroom soup on top. I know what it looks like and you don’t have to say it. I swear, despite that, it tastes good.
Sprinkle in a packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix. Everybody I’ve ever met has this in their pantry somewhere.
Next up – dump in two small cans of whole button mushrooms. Steph, just avert your eyes.
Last but not least. A half cup of red wine. I think it was Burgundy. Maybe. Perhaps. Point is, add whatever you’ve got. I honestly can’t tell the difference.
It doesn’t look like much now but trust me. In 8-9 hours. Its going to be the best thing you’ve laid a fork into in a long while. Plus it took you what now? 7 minutes with the opening of said packages.
Give it a good stir up. Oh and a note on the sauce. Don’t be tempted to add broth now. I know you’re thinking it. How could this slimy mess turn into awesome beef tips with a luscious sauce!?! Just wait. The meat will release some juices, the mushrooms will release some juices. It will be allllllllll good.
Just put the lid on and step awayyyyyyyyyyyy from the crock-pot. Oh wait, before you do…
Set it to low. Now go and do whatever it is you’d planned on doing for 8 or 9 hours. Go to work, re-roof your house, take some pictures, go shopping for the day. But if, like me, you’re catching up on 6 months worth of dusting, mopping, surface cleaning and vacuuming give it a stir every once in a while. Plus that’ll let you absorb the heavenly fumes.
And see – look at that gravy. I hate to say I toldja so but…well…toldja so. So when the time is up or you can’t possibly wait any longer it’ll look sort of like this.
Yum-O! Now I like mine over egg noodles. You could easily put it over mashed potatoes, roasted potatoes, rice, regular noodles, polenta or just eat it plain. Its all up to you. So I make some egg noodles. Voila!
Spoon over the deliciousness that is the Smothered Beef Tips.
Oh and I forgot to mention that with about an hour left to go, I chucked in some thyme leaves because I had them in the fridge. I like it with but its also fantabulous without. Now I like to add a little fresh parsley for good measure and some color.
Se magnific! Oh and what the hey – some Parmesan Cheese because we like to live on the edge and push limits.
Doesn’t that look amazing and it only took a matter of minutes to prepare. You can’t really ask for more especially on a chilly night! Trust me, if you make this you won’t regret it. Alright I’m off! Enjoy guys!
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