Description
Crock Pot Beef Tips and Gravy is a comforting dish that transforms simple ingredients into a hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. With tender beef simmered in a rich gravy, this slow cooker recipe requires minimal prep — just combine the ingredients and let the magic happen. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for an enjoyable dining experience. This versatile dish can also be customized with your favorite vegetables, making it an essential addition to your recipe collection.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 1 packet (1 oz) dry onion soup mix
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp minced garlic
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat the stew meat dry with paper towels and place it in a 6-quart slow cooker.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together beef broth, onion soup mix, thyme, garlic, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until the beef is tender.
- Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added nutrition and flavor, consider incorporating carrots or mushrooms into the slow cooker. If you prefer a thicker gravy, mix cornstarch with a bit of water before adding it towards the end of cooking.