Can I use a different cut of beef for this recipe?

Absolutely! Stew meat is great because it’s affordable and becomes tender with slow cooking, but you could also use chuck roast cut into chunks. Just remember similar-sized pieces for even cooking.

How do I make the gravy thicker if it’s too runny?

Mix a small amount of cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry and stir it into the slow cooker near the end of cooking. Let it cook for 10-15 more minutes, and the gravy will thicken up nicely.

Can I skip the slow cooker and make this on the stove?

You can, though the slow cooker truly gives it that perfect fall-apart tenderness. To make it on the stove, simmer beef tips in the gravy mixture covered on low heat for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally until beef is tender.

What’s the best way to serve leftover beef tips?

Leftover beef tips are fantastic served over leftover mashed potatoes, rice, or even inside a bun as a hot beef sandwich. Reheat gently to keep the meat tender and gravy luscious.

Beef Tips with Rich Gravy: Comforting Slow Cooker Dinner

Name: Delicious Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs stew meat; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; ½ tsp dried thyme; 3 tbsp garlic, minced; 1 (1 oz) package dry onion soup mix; 2 cups beef broth; 3 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 3 tbsp cornstarch

Description

Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy is a comforting American main course featuring tender stew meat cooked low and slow in a savory gravy made with garlic, onion soup mix, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect served over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, this easy recipe delivers deep flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Beef and Seasonings

2 lbs stew meat
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried thyme
3 tbsp garlic, minced
1 (1 oz) package dry onion soup mix

Liquids and Thickener

2 cups beef broth
3 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp cornstarch

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Instructions

Prepare Beef: Place the stew meat in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker ensuring even distribution for uniform cooking.
Mix Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together salt, black pepper, dried thyme, minced garlic, dry onion soup mix, beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and cornstarch until fully combined.
Add Sauce to Beef: Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the beef tips in the slow cooker, coating the meat thoroughly.
Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat setting for 7 to 8 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and the gravy to develop rich flavors.
Serve: Once cooked, serve the beef tips and gravy hot over your choice of rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.

Notes

Deeper Flavor: Sear the beef tips in butter or olive oil in a hot skillet before slow cooking to brown the sides and enhance flavor.
Thicker Gravy: For thicker gravy, mix additional cornstarch with cold water until smooth and stir into the slow cooker near the end of cooking; continue cooking until desired thickness is reached.
Make Ahead: Prepare the seasoning mixture the night before and refrigerate to save time on cooking day.
Cook on Low Heat: Slow cooking on low is best to break down connective tissue and ensure tender beef.
Even-sized Beef Tips: Use beef pieces cut to similar sizes to ensure even cooking throughout.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 4 g
Sodium: 900 mg
Fat: 15 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 12 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 110 mg