Description
This Crock Pot Beef Tips and Gravy recipe is a comforting and flavorful slow-cooked dish that features tender beef stew meat simmered in a savory onion soup-based gravy. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal, it pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) beef broth
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Thickening Slurry
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Place the beef stew meat in the bottom of your Crock Pot to create a base for the gravy and ensure even cooking.
- Make the gravy mixture: In a bowl, combine the onion soup mix, beef broth, water, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well to incorporate all the flavors.
- Combine and stir: Pour the gravy mixture over the beef meat in the Crock Pot and stir gently to coat all pieces evenly with the sauce.
- Slow cook the beef: Cover the Crock Pot and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until the beef is tender and juicy, absorbing all the savory flavors from the sauce.
- Prepare the thickening slurry: In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to create a smooth slurry that will help thicken the gravy.
- Thicken the gravy: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the Crock Pot and cook on HIGH for an additional 10-15 minutes until the gravy thickens to your desired consistency.
- Serve the dish: Ladle the beef tips and thickened gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for a comforting and hearty meal.
Notes
- For best results, use a good quality beef stew meat to ensure tenderness after slow cooking.
- You can adjust the seasoning by adding extra garlic or onion powder if desired.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, use gluten-free onion soup mix and soy sauce alternatives.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, simply serve without buttered noodles or substitute with vegetable sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 to 8 hours (LOW) or 3 to 4 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
