Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy recipe delivers tender, flavorful beef simmered in a rich and savory gravy with herbs and spices. Perfect for a comforting meal served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Searing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds sirloin tips or beef stew meat cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables and Flavorings
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
Liquid and Seasonings
- 2 cups beef broth or beef stock
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Thickening Slurry
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Garnish
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, cook diced onion until softened, about 3 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook another 1-2 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and cook an additional 2 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and add dried oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Slow Cook: Transfer the contents of the skillet into the slow cooker with the beef. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until the beef is tender.
- Prepare Slurry: About 30 minutes before serving, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
- Thicken Gravy: Stir the slurry into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until the gravy thickens.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the beef tips and gravy. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking adds a deeper flavor but can be skipped to save time.
- You can add chopped carrots, mushrooms, or bell peppers to the slow cooker for extra vegetables and flavor.
- For a richer taste, substitute half of the beef broth with dry red wine.
- Use stew meat, sirloin tips, or any sturdy cut of beef suitable for slow cooking.
- This recipe makes approximately 5 servings, and nutritional values are estimates. Consult a nutritionist for precise information.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
