Slow Cooker Beef Tips And Gravy (Printable Version)
Tender beef cubes simmered in rich gravy for effortless comfort food.
# 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, gluten-free if needed
05 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
→ Thickeners & Seasonings
06 - ¼ cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
07 - 1 tsp kosher salt
08 - ½ 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 Make It:
01 - Rub beef cubes with kosher salt, black pepper, and dried thyme, ensuring even coating on all sides.
02 - Transfer seasoned beef to the slow cooker insert. Top with chopped onion and minced garlic, distributing evenly.
03 - Whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and flour or cornstarch in a medium bowl until completely smooth and lump-free.
04 - Pour the liquid mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker. Stir gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
05 - Cover and cook on low setting for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until beef is fork-tender and gravy has thickened.
06 - Taste the gravy and adjust salt and pepper if necessary. Serve hot over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
# Expert Insights:
01 -
- The beef becomes impossibly tender without any hands-on cooking time
- The gravy develops incredible depth while you're busy doing literally anything else
- Leftovers somehow taste even better the next day
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- Searing the beef first adds a caramelized depth, though it's absolutely not necessary
- The gravy will thicken more as it cools, so don't worry if it looks thinner than expected right after cooking
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- Cutting the beef into uniform cubes ensures everything cooks at the same rate
- If your gravy is too thick at the end, stir in additional warm broth a splash at a time