Crockpot Beef Tips, Tornadoes and Turtle-Brownie Sundaes

They say when life brings you lemons, make lemonade...I say, when life brings you tornadoes, make a big batch of brownies!

I have lived in -40 below degrees in Alaska and survived earthquakes in California, but I have never experienced anything so surreal like last night's (and our first) tornado.  Northern Colorado and a town 5 miles from us had two tornadoes touch down last night.  We could see one of them from our back patio.

The skies were so dark and quiet, yet clouds, thunder, lighting and hail were swirling all around us.  At one point I felt like Helen Hunt in Twister, standing outside in the rain, and I couldn't take my eyes off the sky, it was so mesmerizing.  However, instead of cows flying through the sky, like the movie, my dogs were running a muck, barking and barking trying to warn off the storm.

I was quite proud at how calm I remained through it, as I proceeded to make a comforting batch of brownies, which then turned in to turtle brownie sundaes with all the fixings.

Tornado Comfort Food

These Crockpot beef tips are perfect for a stormy night, as they cook all day and ready when you walk in the door... add a little side dish and salad with it and you are ready to settle for a night in.

Crockpot Beef Tips & Gravy
Courtesy of The Country Cook

1 1/2 lbs cubed beef (stew meat)
1 packet Dry Onion Soup Mix
1 can Cream of Mushroom Soup (although Cream of anything will work)
1 14 oz. can beef beef broth or stock
Salt & Pepper

***If you are freezing, dump all ingredients into gallon sized freezer bag***

Add beef cubes to Crockpot, season with salt & pepper.

In bowl combine soup mix, soup & broth, stir to combine.

Dump mixed ingredients over top of beef, stir.

Cook on low 6-8 hours.

Served with shaved Parmesan cheese over garlic herb angel hair pasta.