Slow Cooker Beef Tips Gravy (Print)
Tender beef tips in rich gravy made effortlessly in your slow cooker for a comforting meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
→ Liquids
04 - 2 cups beef broth
05 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Thickeners & Seasonings
06 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp kosher salt
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 tbsp tomato paste
→ Optional Serving
11 - Fresh chopped parsley
12 - Mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice
# How To Make It:
01 - Rub beef cubes with salt, pepper, and dried thyme, ensuring even coating on all sides.
02 - Place seasoned beef in slow cooker. Top with chopped onion and minced garlic.
03 - Whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and flour in a medium bowl until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
04 - Pour liquid mixture over beef and vegetables. Stir gently to distribute ingredients evenly. Cover with lid.
05 - Cook on low setting for 6-7 hours or high setting for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender and gravy has thickened.
06 - Taste gravy and adjust salt or pepper as needed.
07 - Spoon beef and gravy over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or steamed rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Set it and forget it cooking that delivers restaurant quality results
- The gravy thickens itself while you go about your day
- Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
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- Searing the beef first adds incredible depth but isn't strictly necessary for a delicious result
- Cornstarch creates a glossy gravy while flour gives you that classic country style texture
03 -
- Cutting your beef into uniform sizes ensures everything finishes cooking at the same time
- Pat the meat dry before seasoning for better browning if you choose to sear first