Description
Hearty Crock Pot Beef Tips and Gravy delivers a comforting classic that melts in your mouth with rich, tender beef simmered in savory gravy. Slow-cooked perfection awaits you in this simple, satisfying meal that brings warmth and flavor to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) beef stew meat
Side Ingredients:
- 1 (1 ounce/28 grams) packet dry onion soup mix
- 3 tablespoons minced garlic
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) beef broth
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot stew meat with paper towels to eliminate surface dampness.
- Transfer meat into a spacious 6-quart slow cooker, arranging pieces evenly.
- Combine all liquid and seasoning components in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to create a uniform marinade.
- Generously pour the prepared mixture over the meat, ensuring complete coverage and immersion.
- Secure the slow cooker lid and set temperature to low, allowing the meat to tenderize and develop rich flavors for 7-8 hours.
- Gently stir the meat halfway through cooking to distribute seasonings and prevent potential sticking.
- Once cooking is complete, verify meat’s tenderness by easily pulling apart with a fork.
- Transfer beef tips onto a serving platter, spooning extra gravy over the top for enhanced moisture and taste.
- Present the dish alongside creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or tender egg noodles to create a hearty and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Pat meat completely dry to enhance browning and prevent steaming, creating deeper flavor profiles.
- Adjust seasoning by using low-sodium broth and soup mix for those monitoring salt intake.
- Choose grass-fed beef for richer taste and potentially more nutritional benefits.
- Freeze leftover gravy in small containers for quick future meal additions, maintaining maximum flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 317 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg