Description
This Crock Pot Beef Tips and Gravy recipe features tender, flavorful beef stew meat slow-cooked to perfection in a savory gravy made with beef broth, soy sauce, and aromatic seasonings. Perfect for an easy, comforting meal with minimal effort, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or weekend dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasonings
- 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauté Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Flavorings
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Thickening Slurry
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Season the Beef: Place the beef stew meat in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper, ensuring the meat is evenly coated.
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat to prepare for browning the meat.
- Brown the Beef: Add the seasoned beef stew meat to the skillet and brown on all sides to lock in flavor, then transfer the browned beef to the crock pot.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant and softened to develop the base flavor.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the beef broth, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning; stir well to combine all flavors.
- Transfer Mixture to Crock Pot: Pour the sautéed onion and garlic mixture with the liquids over the beef in the crock pot.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beef becomes tender and flavorful.
- Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a smooth slurry that will thicken the gravy.
- Thicken the Gravy: Stir the slurry into the crock pot, cover, and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes to allow the gravy to thicken.
- Final Seasoning: Season with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve your delicious crock pot beef tips and gravy hot, ideally over mashed potatoes or egg noodles.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade beef broth if available.
- If preferred, you can use gluten-free soy sauce to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Browning the beef before slow cooking enhances the depth of flavor but can be omitted for convenience.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
