Delicious Slow Cooker Beef Tips With Rich Gravy

When you want a comforting, savory meal without spending hours at the stove, these Delicious Slow Cooker Beef Tips With Rich Gravy deliver incredible flavor with minimal effort.

Tender, melt-in-your-mouth chunks of beef are slowly simmered until perfectly cooked in a thick, hearty sauce that pairs perfectly with freshly made mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cut into bite-sized chunks

• 1 packet (1 oz) dry brown gravy mix

• 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix

• 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

• 2 tbsp cold water (optional, for thickening)

• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

• Fresh chives, finely chopped (for garnish)

• Mashed potatoes or egg noodles (for serving)

Instructions

1. Sear the beef (Optional): Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper, then quickly sear them for 2-3 minutes until browned on the edges. Transfer the browned beef to the bottom of your slow cooker. If you are short on time, you can skip searing and place the raw, seasoned beef directly into the slow cooker.

2. Mix the gravy: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dry brown gravy mix, dry onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth until smooth and well combined.

3. Combine and cook: Pour the gravy mixture evenly over the beef in the slow cooker. Stir briefly to ensure all the meat is coated. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is exceptionally tender.

4. Thicken the gravy (Optional): If you prefer a thicker gravy, whisk the cornstarch and cold water together in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this slurry directly into the slow cooker about 30 minutes before the cooking time is up. Leave the slow cooker on HIGH for the remaining 30 minutes.

5. Serve: Ladle the hot beef and rich gravy generously over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes or warm egg noodles. Garnish with freshly chopped chives before serving.