Description

This Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy recipe features tender sirloin tips simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy made with beef broth, tomato paste, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for a comforting meal served over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles, this dish is easy to prepare and requires minimal active cooking time, thanks to the slow cooker.

Ingredients

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Beef and Cooking

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds sirloin tips or beef stew meat cut into 1-inch pieces

Vegetables and Aromatics

1 large onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced

Gravy Base and Seasonings

3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef broth or beef stock
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Thickening Slurry

3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Garnish

Fresh parsley chopped

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Instructions

Brown the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches to avoid overcrowding and sear until browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes per batch. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste with the onions and garlic, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
Create Gravy Mixture: Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and add oregano, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Transfer to Slow Cooker: Pour this mixture over the beef in the slow cooker and stir gently to mix everything.
Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours until the beef is tender and flavorful.
Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: About 30 minutes before serving, whisk together cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
Thicken the Gravy: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 30 minutes more until the gravy thickens.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the beef tips and serve the dish hot over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Notes

Searing the beef before slow cooking adds extra depth and flavor but can be skipped to save time.
You can whisk gravy ingredients together in a bowl and pour over beef if you prefer, adding the cornstarch slurry only later to thicken.
Enhance the dish by adding vegetables like carrots, mushrooms, or bell peppers to the slow cooker.
For richer flavor, substitute half of the beef broth with dry red wine.
Suitable cuts of meat include stew meat, sirloin tips, or any sturdy cut that holds up to slow cooking.
Nutrition estimates are based on 5 servings; actual values may vary depending on brands and ingredients used.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 550 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0.2 g
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 100 mg