Description
This Crock Pot Beef Tips and Gravy recipe offers tender, juicy beef stew meat cooked slowly in a flavorful gravy made with onion soup mix, beef broth, soy sauce, and Worcestershire sauce. Perfect for a comforting meal, these beef tips are easy to prepare and best served over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Gravy
- 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, ensuring they are spread evenly.
- 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 ingredients.
- Add the gravy to beef: Pour the prepared gravy mixture over the beef in the Crock Pot, then stir to coat the meat evenly with the sauce.
- Cook the beef tips: 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, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prepare the slurry: If a thicker gravy is desired, mix 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water in a small bowl to create a smooth slurry.
- Thicken the gravy: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the Crock Pot, then cook on HIGH for an additional 10-15 minutes until the gravy thickens to your preference.
- Serve: Spoon the beef tips and thickened gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary depending on your Crock Pot model; check beef tenderness before serving.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the onion soup mix and soy sauce are gluten-free.
- Stir the slurry well before adding to avoid lumps in the gravy.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish freezes well; refrigerate completely before freezing.
