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Slow Cooker Beef Tips

Tender beef tips simmered low and slow in a rich brown gravy. This is an easy comfort-food dinner that’s perfect over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course slow cooker
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 395 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2½ pounds beef stew meat or sirloin tips cut into 1½-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced or chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced (optional)
  • 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter optional, for finishing
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Pat the beef dry. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sprinkle flour over the beef and toss to coat.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches for about 2 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
  • In the same skillet, sauté the onion for 3 to 4 minutes, scraping up browned bits. Add mushrooms (if using) and cook 3 minutes more. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and tomato paste. Whisk until smooth. Add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the broth mixture into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours) until beef is very tender.
  • Whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth. Stir into the slow cooker. Cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes until the gravy thickens.
  • Remove bay leaf. Stir in butter (optional). Serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice. Top with parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Searing adds rich flavor, but you can skip it if you’re short on time.
  • If the beef is still tough, keep cooking until it becomes tender.
  • For thinner gravy, stir in extra broth. For thicker gravy, use an additional small slurry (1 teaspoon cornstarch + 1 tablespoon cold water).
  • Use low-sodium broth so you can control the salt at the end.

Nutrition

Serving: 320gCalories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 41gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 135mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 860mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 5mg