Slow Cooker Beef Tips Gravy (Printable)
Tender beef tips in rich, savory gravy. An effortless slow cooker comfort meal ready in hours.
# 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
→ For Serving
11 - Chopped fresh parsley
12 - Mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice
# Directions:
01 - Combine beef tips with salt, 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 distribute. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until fork-tender.
05 - Taste gravy and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The gravy gets impossibly rich without any actual effort on your part
- Beef so tender it falls apart when you just look at it
- Set it and forget it cooking that makes you look like a kitchen genius
02 -
- Searing the beef first adds incredible depth, but skipping it still yields amazing results
- The gravy thickens as it cooks, so do not panic if it looks thin at first
- Cornstarch makes a glossier gravy while flour gives a more velvety texture
03 -
- Cut beef into uniform pieces so everything cooks evenly
- Let it rest 10 minutes before serving so the gravy settles