Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy (Printable)

Tender beef cubes slow-cooked in rich, savory gravy for an effortless comforting meal.

# 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, gluten-free if needed
05 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Thickeners & Seasonings

06 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
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:

01 - Combine salt, pepper, and thyme. Coat beef cubes evenly with seasoning mixture.
02 - Place seasoned beef in slow cooker. Top with chopped onion and minced garlic.
03 - Whisk beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and flour until smooth. Pour mixture over beef and vegetables.
04 - Stir gently to distribute seasoning and coat meat with liquid.
05 - Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours or high 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender and gravy thickened.
06 - Taste gravy and add salt or pepper if needed.
07 - Serve over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The gravy that forms in the slow cooker develops this incredible depth that you just cannot replicate on the stovetop in less time
  • My family asks for this weekly and I never say no because it requires almost zero effort
02 -
  • If you have fifteen extra minutes, sear the beef in a hot skillet first and the flavor difference is genuinely remarkable
  • Cornstarch makes a slightly glossier gravy than flour, so use that if you prefer that restaurant-style shine
03 -
  • Don't lift the lid during cooking unless absolutely necessary, because every time you do you add about twenty minutes to the cooking time
  • If your gravy isn't thick enough at the end, just let it cook with the lid off for thirty minutes or so

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