Crock Pot Beef Tips and Gravy
Tender beef tips are slow-cooked to perfection in a rich, flavorful gravy, making this dish an ideal comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a satisfying, hearty meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 1 1 oz packet dry onion soup mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Beef
- Pat the stew meat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Place the beef in a 6-quart slow cooker.
Mix the Seasonings
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, dry onion soup mix, thyme, minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker, ensuring the meat is fully coated.
Cook
- Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the beef is tender and flavorful.
Serve
- Serve the beef tips and gravy hot over your choice of mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
Notes
Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free onion soup mix and beef broth for a gluten-free version.
Add Vegetables: Enhance the dish with carrots, mushrooms, or pearl onions added halfway through cooking.
Thicker Gravy: Dissolve 1-2 teaspoons of cornstarch in water and stir into the gravy at the end for a thicker consistency.
Add Vegetables: Enhance the dish with carrots, mushrooms, or pearl onions added halfway through cooking.
Thicker Gravy: Dissolve 1-2 teaspoons of cornstarch in water and stir into the gravy at the end for a thicker consistency.