Can I use other cuts of beef besides stew meat?

Absolutely! While stew meat is ideal for its tenderness after slow cooking, you can use chuck roast cut into chunks or sirloin tips. Just make sure to slow cook long enough for tenderness.

How do I make the gravy thicker?

To thicken the gravy, whisk additional cornstarch with a little cold water and stir it into the slow cooker in the last 15 minutes of cooking. Let it simmer to your desired thickness.

Can I cook this recipe on high instead of low?

Cooking on high for 3-4 hours is possible, but for the best tender results and flavor development, low and slow for 7-8 hours is recommended.

What’s the best way to reheat leftovers?

Reheat leftovers gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Stir occasionally and add a splash of broth or water if the gravy has thickened too much.

Beef Tips with Gravy – Easy Slow Cooker Comfort Food

Name: Delicious Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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; 2 cups beef broth; 3 tbsp ketchup; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 3 tbsp cornstarch

Description

Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy is a comforting American main course featuring tender stew meat simmered low and slow in a flavorful garlic, thyme, and onion soup mix gravy. Perfect served over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes for a hearty family meal.

Ingredients

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Beef Tips and Seasoning

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

Liquid and Thickening

2 cups beef broth
3 tbsp ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
3 tbsp cornstarch

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Instructions

Prepare the Meat: Place the stew meat evenly in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker for even cooking.
Mix Seasoning and Liquids: 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 fully combined.
Add Mixture to Slow Cooker: Pour the seasoning and liquid mixture evenly over the beef tips in the slow cooker.
Cook Low and Slow: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours to allow the meat to become tender and the flavors to meld perfectly.
Serve and Enjoy: Spoon the beef tips and gravy over cooked rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes and serve hot.

Notes

Deeper Flavor: Sear beef tips in a hot skillet with butter or olive oil for a few minutes before adding to the slow cooker to brown the sides, adding extra flavor.
Thicker Gravy: For a thicker gravy, mix additional cornstarch with cold water until smooth and stir into the slow cooker near the end of cooking; let it cook a bit longer to thicken.
Make Ahead: Prepare the seasoning mixture a day in advance and refrigerate to save time on cooking day.
Cook on Low Heat: Cook slowly on low heat to properly break down tough connective tissue for tender beef. Avoid cooking on high.
Even Cooking: Cut beef stew meat into similar-sized pieces to ensure all pieces cook evenly.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 360 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 880 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 105 mg