Crock Pot Beef Tips and Gravy
A comforting crockpot dish of tender beef tips simmered in a rich and savory gravy, perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat Choose quality beef for best results.
- 1 oz dry onion soup mix Use one package.
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch For thickening the gravy.
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the stew meat dry with paper towels.
- Place the beef in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, combine beef broth, onion soup mix, dried thyme, minced garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the beef in the slow cooker, ensuring the meat is well coated.
Cooking
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 7 to 8 hours.
- Once cooking is complete, serve the beef tips immediately or let them sit in the warm setting while you prepare your sides.
- For a thicker gravy, make a cornstarch slurry with an additional tablespoon of cornstarch and a little cold water, stir into the gravy, and simmer until thickened.
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Notes
Pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles. Garnish with parsley for freshness. Consider storing leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days, or freeze for three months.