Description
Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender stew meat simmered in a flavorful onion soup and beef broth gravy. Perfect for serving over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes, this recipe requires minimal effort and yields a delicious meal with deep savory flavors from herbs, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce.
Ingredients
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Beef and Seasonings
- 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
Liquids and Thickener
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef: Place the stew meat in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker ensuring even distribution for uniform cooking.
- Mix Ingredients: 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 and well combined.
- Combine and Cook: Pour the mixture over the beef tips in the slow cooker. Cover with the lid securely.
- Slow Cook: Cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours, allowing the beef to become tender and the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Once cooked, serve the beef tips and gravy over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes for a fulfilling meal.
Notes
- Deeper Flavor: Sear the beef tips in a hot skillet with butter or olive oil before slow cooking to add extra richness and a browned crust.
- Thicker Gravy: For a thicker gravy, mix additional cornstarch with cold water to form a slurry, then stir it into the slow cooker near the end and cook a bit longer.
- Make Ahead: Prepare the seasoning and broth mixture the night before and refrigerate to save time on cooking day.
- Cook on Low Heat: Slow cooking on low ensures the beef becomes tender by breaking down tough connective tissue.
- Even-Sized Beef Tips: Use similarly sized pieces of stew meat for consistent cooking and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
