Description
Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy is a comforting American main course featuring tender beef stew meat cooked low and slow in a flavorful gravy made from beef broth, onion soup mix, and seasonings. This hearty dish is perfect served over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes for a cozy meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main 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
Instructions
- Prepare the Meat: Place the stew meat in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, making sure the pieces are evenly sized for uniform cooking.
- Mix Seasonings and Liquids: 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 smooth.
- Add to Slow Cooker: Pour the seasoning and liquid mixture evenly over the beef tips in the slow cooker.
- Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the beef tips and gravy over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes and enjoy a warm, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Deeper Flavor: For enhanced taste, sear the beef tips in a hot skillet with butter or olive oil before adding to the slow cooker, browning all sides briefly.
- Thicker Gravy: If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix additional cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry, add it to the slow cooker near the end, and cook a little longer until thickened.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the seasoning mixture a day in advance and refrigerate to streamline the cooking process.
- Cook on Low Heat: Slow cooking on low heat breaks down tough connective tissue, ensuring tender beef tips.
- Even-Sized Beef Tips: Cut meat into similarly sized pieces for even cooking and consistent texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
