Slow Cooker Beef Tips Gravy (Printable)

Tender beef tips in rich gravy, slow-cooked to perfection.

# What You'll 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

→ For Serving

11 - Chopped fresh parsley
12 - Mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice

# How to Prepare:

01 - Combine beef tips with kosher salt, black pepper, and dried thyme, coating evenly.
02 - Transfer seasoned beef to the 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.
04 - Pour gravy mixture over beef and vegetables. Stir gently to incorporate. Cover and cook on low setting for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until beef reaches fork-tender consistency.
05 - Taste the finished dish and adjust salt and pepper as desired.
06 - Plate over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if using.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The beef becomes impossibly tender, practically falling apart when you look at it
  • The gravy develops this deep savory flavor that makes people think you simmered it all day
  • It is one of those rare recipes that actually tastes better as leftovers
02 -
  • Taking five minutes to sear the beef in a hot skillet before slow cooking creates a flavor boost that is absolutely worth the extra dish
  • Cornstarch makes a glossy smooth gravy while flour gives it more body so choose based on your preference
  • The gravy will thicken even more as it cools so do not panic if it seems a little thin right when you turn off the cooker
03 -
  • Cut your beef into uniform sizes so everything cooks at the same rate
  • If your gravy seems too thick at the end just stir in more warm broth a little at a time

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