Crock Pot Beef Tips and Gravy

In the realm of comfort food, few dishes evoke warmth and satisfaction quite like savory slow-cooked beef tips and gravy. This hearty meal is a classic that brings not just flavor, but also a sense of home and nostalgia. Whether you’re looking for a fulfilling dinner to feed your family or a dish to impress guests, beef tips and gravy fits the bill perfectly. Slow-cooking these tender morsels of meat allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a rich and savory sauce that pairs perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice, or even fresh bread.

Discover the warmth of home with this savory slow-cooked beef tips and gravy recipe. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this hearty dish transforms tough beef cuts into tender morsels bursting with flavor. Infused with aromatic onions, garlic, and a rich gravy, it pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread. Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables and spices, this comfort food classic is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Enjoy cooking and savor every delicious bite!

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef stew meat (chuck or round)

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups beef broth

1 cup mushrooms, sliced

1/4 cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

2 teaspoons dried thyme

2 teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt (to taste)

1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for thickening)

2 tablespoons olive oil

Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

Brown the Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the beef stew meat in batches and sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove the browned beef and set aside.

Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent and softened.

Combine Ingredients: In the crock pot, combine the seared beef, sautéed onions and garlic, mushrooms, beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine all the flavors.

Cook: Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and falls apart easily.

Thicken the Gravy: About 30 minutes before serving, mix the all-purpose flour with a few tablespoons of the cooking liquid from the crock pot to create a slurry. Add this mixture back into the crock pot and stir thoroughly. This will thicken the gravy as it finishes cooking.

Serve: Check for seasoning and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Ladle the beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 min | 8 hrs | 6 servings