Here's how to make the beef tips:
First you brown the meat ( I am using stew meat).
Remove the meat and saute' onions, bell pepper and celery for a few minutes in about 1 tablespoon of butter.
Add about 1 tablespoon of flour after they are starting to get tender.
Then add the meat back along with a good amount of water.
Simmer until tender. Usually a couple of hours. Add more water as needed.
I will cook the noodles right in the broth when we are about ready to eat.
Here is finished plate other than the shortcakes which we ate later