Slow Cooked Beef Tips
Tender, savory, and bursting with rich flavor, Slow Cooked Beef Tips is the ultimate comfort food that practically melts in your mouth. These juicy beef tips are seared to perfection before simmering in the slow cooker with a hearty medley of beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and aromatic thyme, creating a luscious gravy that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Enhanced with sautéed onions, garlic, and a silky cornstarch slurry to thicken, this recipe delivers a cozy, homemade meal that’s simple to prepare yet deeply satisfying. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a slow cooker doing all the hard work, this is an effortless dish ideal for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor, and enjoy a meal that’s as comforting as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat (or beef tips)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large bowl, toss the beef stew meat with the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper until the meat is evenly coated.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches, cooking each piece for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Transfer the onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
Pour the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce over the beef in the slow cooker. Add the dried thyme and stir to combine.
Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
About 30 minutes before serving, make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch and water in a small bowl until smooth. Stir the slurry into the slow cooker to thicken the gravy.
Continue cooking on low for an additional 30 minutes to allow the gravy to thicken fully.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the beef tips over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2799 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 211.5 g | 271% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.8 g | 389% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 726 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 6590 mg | 287% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.0 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.9 g | ||
| Protein | 186.3 g | 373% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 255 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 28.6 mg | 159% | |
| Potassium | 3512 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
