Description
Slow Cooker Beef Tips with Gravy is a hearty comfort-food dinner featuring tender beef simmered slowly in a rich, savory gravy flavored with beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, onion, and garlic. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for an easy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb top sirloin, chuck, or stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season them with seasoned salt and black pepper.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, sear the beef for 2–3 minutes per side until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce into the slow cooker.
- Add the Italian seasoning, dried thyme, bay leaf, diced onion, and minced garlic.
- Stir gently to combine, making sure the beef is surrounded by the broth and seasonings.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
- About 15–30 minutes before serving, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl until smooth.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook for another 10–15 minutes, or until the gravy has thickened.
- Remove the bay leaf and taste the gravy, adjusting the seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered egg noodles.
Notes
- Top sirloin, chuck, or stew beef can be used. Chuck generally produces a richer, more tender result, while sirloin is a leaner option.
- Searing the beef before slow cooking adds extra flavor and creates a richer gravy.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet when browning the beef. Work in batches for better browning.
- For extra vegetables, add sliced mushrooms, carrots, or potatoes to the slow cooker.
- If you prefer firmer vegetables, add them during the final 1–2 hours of cooking.
- If the gravy is too thick, gradually stir in additional beef broth. If it is too thin, add a little more cornstarch slurry.
- All-purpose flour or arrowroot powder can be used instead of cornstarch.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, white or brown rice, buttered egg noodles, or with crusty bread.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for 3–4 days or frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Thaw frozen leftovers in the refrigerator and reheat gently, adding a splash of beef broth if needed.
- Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on the cut of beef and ingredients used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Comfort Food
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
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