Crock Pot Beef Tips
A cozy, no-fuss slow-cooker supper that turns inexpensive stew meat into fork-tender, gravy-soaked comfort food.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2–3 lb beef stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 packet brown gravy mix or about 2–3 tablespoons
- 1–2 cup beef broth or water use broth for deeper flavor
- 1 small onion chopped (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic minced (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Place the beef stew meat in the crock pot in a single layer as much as possible. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the brown gravy mix with 1–2 cups of beef broth or water until there are no lumps and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the gravy mixture over the beef, making sure pieces are coated. Add chopped onion and minced garlic if using. Stir gently to combine.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours until the beef is fork-tender and the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If gravy is too thin, whisk 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water and stir into the crock pot; cover and cook on HIGH for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
Serving
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, noodles, or tucked into rolls.
Notes
For gluten-free, use a gluten-free brown gravy mix or thicken with cornstarch. For more flavor, replace part of the broth with a splash of Worcestershire or red wine. Prefer a thicker gravy? You can thicken at the end with a cornstarch slurry or a butter-flour paste.