✨ A Short, Perfect Introduction
These Slow Cooker Beef Tips are melt-in-your-mouth tender and smothered in a rich, savory gravy! 🍲✨ Let the slow cooker do all the work while you enjoy a hearty, comforting meal perfect for busy nights, Sunday dinners, or cozy family gatherings.
📋 Prep Time: 15 minutes
❄️ Chill Time: None
⏱️ Total Time: 6–8 hours
🍽️ Servings: 6
🔥 Calories per Serving: 370 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
- 🥩 2 pounds beef stew meat (or sirloin tips)
- 🌾 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🧈 2 tbsp butter
- 🧅 1 medium onion, diced
- 🥣 2 cups beef broth
- 🥄 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 🍷 1/2 cup dry red wine (optional for richer flavor)
- 🥄 1 tsp garlic powder
- 🥄 1 tsp onion powder
- 🌿 1 tsp dried thyme
- 🍚 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Beef:
Toss beef tips 🥩 with flour 🌾, salt, and pepper to lightly coat.
2️⃣ Brown the Beef (Optional but Recommended):
In a skillet, melt butter 🧈 over medium-high heat. Sear beef until browned on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker. 🍲
3️⃣ Add the Good Stuff:
Top beef with diced onion 🧅. Pour in beef broth 🥣, Worcestershire sauce 🥄, and wine 🍷 (if using). Sprinkle in garlic powder 🥄, onion powder 🥄, and thyme 🌿.
4️⃣ Slow Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until beef is fork-tender. 🕒
5️⃣ Thicken the Gravy:
Mix cornstarch and water 🍚. Stir into the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Let it simmer until the gravy thickens.
6️⃣ Serve:
Serve hot over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for the ultimate comfort meal! 🍽️
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Fall-apart tender beef with minimal effort! 🎯
- Rich, savory gravy you’ll want to lick from the plate 🍲
- Perfect for make-ahead meals or Sunday suppers 🛋️
- Pairs beautifully with almost anything — mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice! 🍚
🔥 Helpful Tips
- Browning the beef before slow cooking builds deeper flavor 🔥
- Don’t skip thickening the gravy — it’s what makes the dish magical! ✨
- Add mushrooms 🍄 or peas for a little veggie goodness.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully and are even tastier the next day! 🌟
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