Best-Ever Beef Tips Made in the Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 2 lbs cubed beef stew meat

• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola)

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 cups water

• 1 package brown gravy mix (.87 ounce or .75 ounce packet)

• 1/4 cup soy sauce

• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (or fresh garlic, minced)

• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

• parsley for garnish (optional)

Thicken Gravy (add cornstarch mixture last hour of cooking)

• 2 Tablespoons cornstarch

• 2 Tablespoons water

Directions

Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large skillet over medium-high to high heat, heat 3 tablespoons of oil then add chopped onion and cook until they are translucent, stirring occasionally.

Next, add cubed beef to the onions,  browning on all sides – it will take about a minute on each side. 

After browning the beef, add garlic and pepper then transfer to slow cooker.

In a large bowl or measuring cup, add water, brown gravy packet, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce, mix well then pour over beef and stir. 

Cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 7 hours. Be sure to adjust cooking time according to your slow cooker.

ADD CORNSTARCH THE LAST HOUR OF COOKING

In a small bowl combine cornstarch and water, mix well then add to beef  - stir well, cover and continue to cook for an additional hour.

When ready, serve beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, egg noodles or rice. Serve with a side of your favorite veggies and salad.

Tips 

• For less salt/ lower sodium, use reduced sodium soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and brown gravy mix.

• Red wine is an awesome addition. If I have an open bottle of wine I will use 1/4 to 1/3 cup of wine – replacing an equal amount of water with wine.

• Mushrooms are great in this dish.

• Do not worry if the beef falls apart not keeping their cube shape - it will be terrific!