Slow Cooker Beef Tips And Gravy (Printable)
Tender beef tips in rich gravy, slow-cooked to perfection for an easy comforting meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
04 - 2 cups beef broth, gluten-free if needed
05 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Thickeners & Seasonings
06 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
07 - 1 tsp kosher salt
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
→ For Serving
11 - Chopped fresh parsley
12 - Mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice
# How to Make It:
01 - Rub beef cubes with kosher salt, black pepper, and dried thyme, coating evenly on all sides.
02 - Transfer seasoned beef to the slow cooker insert. Scatter chopped onion and minced garlic over the meat.
03 - Whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and flour in a medium bowl until completely smooth and lump-free.
04 - Pour gravy mixture over beef and vegetables. Gently stir to coat. Cover and cook on low setting for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until beef is fork-tender and gravy has thickened.
05 - Taste the gravy and adjust salt or pepper as needed before serving.
06 - Spoon beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed rice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- Its practically foolproof even on chaotic weekdays when you forget to plan dinner until morning
- The gravy develops this incredible depth that tastes like you spent all day at the stove instead of running errands
02 -
- Searing the beef first adds incredible flavor but honestly I skip it half the time and nobody complains
- Cornstarch makes a glossier gravy while flour gives more body so choose based on your preference
03 -
- Cut your beef into slightly larger cubes since they shrink during cooking
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving so the gravy settles and thickens slightly