Description
Crock Pot Beef Tips and Gravy is a timeless comfort food classic that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend gatherings. With its tender beef, rich gravy, and endless serving possibilities, this dish is sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 pound beef stew meat
- 1 ounce dry onion soup mix
- 2 cup beef broth
- 3 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Start by seasoning the beef stew meat lightly with salt and pepper. This simple step helps to enhance the natural flavors of the beef.
2. Place the seasoned beef into your slow cooker, then add the onion soup mix, beef broth, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and thyme. Stir everything together until well combined.
3. Cover the Crock Pot and cook the Crock Pot Beef Tips and Gravy on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and falling apart.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 3 tablespoon of cold water to create a slurry. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir the cornstarch slurry into the Crock Pot to thicken the gravy to your desired consistency.
5. Once the Crock Pot Beef Tips and Gravy is ready, spoon the tender beef and rich, velvety gravy over a bed of mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed rice.
Notes
To ensure your Crock Pot Beef Tips and Gravy turns out perfectly every time, keep these tips in mind:
– Choose the right cut of beef: Opt for beef stew meat or chuck roast, as these tougher cuts become incredibly tender when slow-cooked.
– Sear the beef before adding to the Crock Pot: Taking the extra step to sear the beef will help to lock in the juices and enhance the overall flavor.
– Adjust cooking times: The quality and size of the beef can affect the cooking time, so be sure to check the tenderness of the meat and adjust the cooking time as needed.
– Thicken the gravy to your desired consistency: The cornstarch slurry is a simple way to thicken the gravy, but you can also experiment with other methods, such as a roux or a beurre manié.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 16 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 21 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams