With cooler days and nights finally arriving, it’s all about comfort food in our home. Today’s recipe is an oldie but goodie, reader and family favorite beef dish recipe – Best Ever Beef Tips Made in the Slow Cooker.
Be sure to read the rave reviews for the stove top version for Best Ever Beef Tips!
Best-Ever Beef Tips Made in the Slow Cooker
Tender beef slow cooked to perfection in a deliciously rich gravy, served over mashed potatoes, egg noodles or rice – a satisfying meal the whole family will love. This slow cooker version of Best-Ever Beef tips is sure to become a new favorite! Simple to make meal that’s easy to adapt to your taste.
What You Need To Make The Best Beef Tips in the Slow Cooker
- Cubed beef stew meat
- vegetable or canola oil
- onion
- water
- brown gravy mix
- soy sauce
- Worcestershire sauce
- garlic powder (or fresh garlic, minced)
- black pepper
- cornstarch.
How to Make Beef Tips in the Slow Cooker
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.
The Last Hour of Cooking, Add Cornstarch Mixture
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.
For More Great Beef Recipes, Be Sure to Check These Out!
- Favorite Pot Roast Made in the Crock Pot
- Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Taco
- Slow Cooker Corned Beef & Cabbage by The Magical Slow Cooker
- Ground Beef Stroganoff by the Country Cook
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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.
- 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 a great addition.
- Do not worry if the beef falls apart, not keeping their cube shape – it will be terrific!
Thanks for stopping by!
Cheers!
Lynn
I used 2 cups low sodium beef broth and 1 cup of water. The family loved it there were 4 of us and 3 took leftovers for lunch.
Dana
Can you use liquid gravy mix instead of powder? If so how much?
Patti
I am not seeing a servings count anywhere. I want to make this for 8 people. Do I need to increase the recipe?
Janice
This slow cooker recipe came from the following stovetop version, which shows it makes 4-6 servings. This version also omits the salt. https://sweetlittlebluebird.com/best-ever-beef-tips/#recipe
Jenn
I cook the stove top version a lot. I was wondering how to adjust recipe to cook in my instant pot.
Tabatha
Is browning the meat absolutely necessary? I would like to put everything in the slow cooker before work
Mary Neumann
No, it’s not necessary, Tabatha, you can skip browning.
Patti
I am not seeing a servings count anywhere. I want to make this for 8 people. Do I need to increase the recipe?
Mary Neumann
Hi Patti,
This serves 4 people – up to 6 people depending on serving size and sides served with it.
Michelle
Can leftovers be frozen?
Mary Neumann
Hi Michelle, Yes!
Erin
Can you brown the meat and mix everything the night before and just turn on crock pot in morning?
Mary Neumann
Sure, you can prepare everything the night before, pop it in the fridge then pour it in your slow cooker in the morning.
Katie
Can u do it frozen in the crockpot or have to have the beef tips thawed out before doing this recipe?
Mary Neumann
You need to thaw them first, Katie.
Pam
I am curious as to why the slow cooker recipes calls for more water than the stovetop recipe – I always thought slow cooker recipes required less water.
Mary Neumann
Pam, it’s the same amount of water – just added all at once.
Pam
This is a fabulous recipe – I loved the flavor and will definitely make these often!
Mary Neumann
So great to hear, Pam – thanks for sharing! The stove top version is one of my most popular shares. Glad I finally got a slow cooker version on my blog.
Monica
If I want to do everything in the crock pot do I just add all ingredients at once ? Then to thicken at the end use the cornstarch and water
Mary Neumann
Head here for the slow cooker version, Monica 🙂 https://sweetlittlebluebird.com/best-ever-beef-tips-made-in-the-slow-cooker/
Sue Turnbeau
Made for dinner tonight – so tasty! It smelled so good while cooking and tasted even better!! Family said recipe is a keeper!! Thanks!
Mary Neumann
So happy to hear you enjoyed the beef tips,Sue. Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and leave a review!
Have a great week!
Carmen Montmarquet
This sounds delicious, I never made it in a slow cooker, can’t wait to try it!
Mary Neumann
It’s wonderful in the slow cooker, Carmen!