Description
Get ready to cozy up with this rich and satisfying Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy recipe. It’s a hearty, comforting dish featuring tender beef chunks slowly simmered in a savory brown gravy until melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep, this recipe requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Serve it over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice for a filling, family-friendly meal everyone will love. Whether you’re hunting for quick dinner ideas, easy slow cooker recipes, or classic comfort food staples—this one checks every box.
Ingredients
2 pounds beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Instructions
1. Cut the beef into bite-sized chunks if not already done. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
2. Add beef, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker. Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
3. Sprinkle in thyme and pepper, then stir to combine.
4. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender.
5. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add it to the slow cooker in the last 30 minutes.
6. Stir well and cook uncovered until the gravy thickens.
7. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
You can swap in sirloin tips or round steak for a leaner option.
Don’t skip the cornstarch slurry—it makes the gravy beautifully rich and thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg