Slow Cooker Beef Tips

 

Slow Cooker Beef Tips

Tender, Savory, and Practically Hands-Free Comfort Food

Few things hit the spot like a hearty plate of beef tips smothered in rich, savory gravy—especially when the meat is so tender it practically falls apart with a fork. And when you can make it all in your slow cooker, with minimal effort and maximum flavor?

That’s a dinner win.

This Slow Cooker Beef Tips recipe is the kind of meal that feels like it took all day to make—because it did, but your slow cooker did all the work.

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🍲 What Are Beef Tips?

Beef tips usually come from tender cuts like sirloin, chuck, or stew meat. In this recipe, the slow cooking process turns even economical cuts into melt-in-your-mouth goodness, all swimming in a flavorful brown gravy that’s perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

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🛒 Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cubed

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 packet brown gravy mix

• 1 packet onion soup mix

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening, optional)

• Salt & pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Sear the Beef (Optional, but Worth It!)

For deeper flavor, brown the beef in a skillet for a few minutes before transferring to the slow cooker. (If you're short on time, you can skip this step.)

2. Add Everything to the Slow Cooker

In your slow cooker, combine the browned (or raw) beef, diced onions, garlic, beef broth, gravy mix, onion soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir well to combine.

3. Cook Low and Slow

• Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until beef is fork-tender.

4. Thicken the Gravy (Optional)

If you like a thicker gravy, mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Let it simmer with the lid off.

5. Serve & Enjoy

Spoon beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or buttered noodles. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Pair your beef tips with:

• Creamy mashed potatoes

• Buttered egg noodles

• Steamed green beans or broccoli

• Fresh-baked rolls to soak up the extra gravy

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💡 Tips & Variations

• Add mushrooms for an earthy flavor boost

• Use low-sodium broth if you’re watching your salt intake

• For a richer sauce, add a splash of red wine or heavy cream

• Got leftovers? Shred the beef and make open-faced sandwiches or beef pot pies

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🧡 Why You'll Love This Recipe

• Effortless: Just dump, stir, and let the slow cooker work its magic

• Affordable: Uses budget-friendly stew meat or chuck roast

• Comforting: A warm, cozy dish that feeds the soul

• Make-Ahead Friendly: Great for meal prep or freezer meals

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🕰️ Set It and Forget It

Whether you're meal prepping for the week or just need a no-fuss dinner that the whole family will devour, these Slow Cooker Beef Tips are the answer. The aroma alone will have everyone wandering into the kitchen asking, “When’s dinner ready?”

And when you finally serve it? Expect empty plates and full hearts.