Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

Meat

• 2 lbs stew meat

Seasoning and Sauce

• 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

1. Place the stew meat in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker, ensuring the pieces are even-sized for uniform cooking.
2. 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 well combined.
3. Pour the prepared sauce mixture over the beef tips in the slow cooker, coating the meat evenly.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours, allowing the meat to become tender and the flavors to develop.
5. Once cooked, serve the beef tips and gravy over your choice of rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. Enjoy your hearty meal!

Notes

• Deeper Flavor: For enhanced flavor, sear the beef tips in a hot skillet with butter or olive oil for a few minutes before placing them in the slow cooker. Just brown the sides without fully cooking.
• Thicker Gravy: If you prefer thicker gravy, mix additional cornstarch with cold water until smooth, add to the slow cooker near the end of cooking, and let cook a little longer to thicken.
• Make Ahead: Prepare the seasoning mixture the night before and refrigerate to save time on cooking day.
• Cook on Low Heat: Cooking on low heat ensures the beef becomes tender as the connective tissue breaks down slowly.
• Even-Sized Beef Tips: Cut stew meat into similar sized pieces to ensure even cooking.