Easy Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe
This Beef Tips and Gravy recipe is the ultimate comfort food and one of our favorite slow cooker meals to make on a lazy Sunday: tender beef in a rich, savory gravy without any fuss. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Why you’ll love these slow cooker beef tips
- Effortless Preparation: This recipe is incredibly easy to make. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic, saving you time and effort in the kitchen.
- Melt-in-Your-Mouth Beef: The slow cooking process ensures the beef becomes tender and juicy.
- Versatile Serving Options: You can serve this dish over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, making it adaptable to your favorite sides and ensuring a complete, hearty meal.
What you’ll need to make this recipe:
You will need the following ingredients:
- Beef stew meat: You could also use chuck roast or top sirloin cut into chunks.
- Beef broth
- Garlic cloves or garlic powder
- Dry onion soup mix
- Dry brown gravy mix
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dried thyme
- Onion powder
- Bay leaf
- Baby Bella mushrooms
- Salt and pepper
- Cornstarch and cold water for thickening gravy
- Mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for serving
You will need the following supplies:
- 4.5-quart Crockpot
- Measuring tools
- Knife for preparing meat
- Slow cooker liner, optional
How to Make Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy
Prepare the slow cooker:
Line your slow cooker with a liner (optional).
If you have time, sear the meat in a large skillet with olive oil first to add flavor. Honestly, I usually skip this step when I’m in a hurry, and it still turns out delicious!
Cube the meat into small pieces about 1 inch in size. Add beef cubes, minced garlic, dry onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, thyme, bay leaves, onion powder, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, water, beef broth, and salt and pepper to the crockpot.
Add in mushrooms, and stir ingredients together. Put the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the meat is cooked through and tender.
Tip: If you prefer less cooked mushrooms, stir them into the slow cooker about an hour before it’s finished cooking.
Thicken Gravy
Remove the bay leaves. Make your cornstarch slurry
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water together until smooth. Add slurry into crockpot and stir until it’s well incorporated. Put the lid on and let it sit for 15 minutes on low heat or until the gravy has thickened.
Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. We love this dish served with roasted green beans. Any roasted green veggie or a fresh green salad would be a perfect side to this dish.
FAQs
How Do I Store Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy?
To keep your beef tips and gravy fresh, store them separately from mashed potatoes in an airtight container. In the refrigerator, the beef tips will stay good for up to three days. For longer storage, they freeze great for up to three months in an airtight container, such as a freezer bag.
Can I meal prep this recipe ahead of time?
Absolutely! Slow-cooker beef tips and gravy are a perfect meal to prep ahead of time. Simply follow the recipe as usual, allow the dish to cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. When you’re ready to enjoy, simply reheat it gently on the stove or microwave, and enjoy!
Do I have to brown the meat before adding it to the slow cooker?
No, you don’t have to brown the meat before adding it to the slow cooker. While it can add a rich flavor and help reduce grease, it’s totally optional. If you’re short on time or just feeling lazy, skip it – your beef tips and gravy will still be delicious!
Can I use chuck roast for this recipe?
Absolutely, you can use chuck roast for this recipe! The slow cooker works its magic to turn tougher cuts like chuck roast tender. Just toss it in and let the slow cooker do all the heavy lifting.
This Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy is a family favorite crockpot meal. Whether you’re craving a lazy Sunday meal or a quick weeknight dinner, it’s got you covered for getting dinner on the table. It’s simple, customizable, and so delicious.
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Recipe
Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy
Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef stew meat
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can of beef broth
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 package dry onion soup mix
- 1 package brown gravy
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1/4 cup cold water
Instructions
- Line your slow cooker with a liner, (optional). If you have time, sear the meat in a large skillet with some olive oil first to lock in extra flavor. Honestly, I usually skip this step when I’m in a hurry, and it still turns out delicious!
- Cube the meat into small pieces about 1 inch in size. Add beef cubes, minced garlic, dry onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, thyme, bay leaves, onion powder, mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, water, beef broth, and salt and pepper to the crockpot.
- Add in mushrooms, and stir ingredients together. Put the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4-5 hours until the meat is cooked through and tender. Remove bay leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and cold water together until smooth and there are no clumps. Add slurry into crockpot and stir until it’s well incorporated. Put the lid back on and let it sit for 15 minutes or until the gravy has thickened.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. We love this dish served with roasted green beans. Any roasted green veggie or a fresh green salad would be a perfect side to this dish.
