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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.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time7 hours 10 minutes
Cuisine: American
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.