Easy Crock Pot Beef Tips and Gravy

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. The Optional Sear

For the best flavor, quickly sear your beef tips in a hot skillet with a splash of oil for 2–3 minutes until browned on the outside. This locks in the juices and adds a deeper color to the gravy.

Note: If you’re in a rush, you can skip this and put the raw beef directly into the Crock Pot—it will still be delicious!

2. Mix the Gravy Base

In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, gravy packets, cream of mushroom soup, and Worcestershire sauce. If you’re using diced onions or mushrooms, stir them in now.

3. Combine and Slow Cook

Place the beef tips into the bottom of your slow cooker. Pour the gravy mixture over the top, ensuring every piece of meat is well-covered.

4. Set the Time

Cover and cook on:

• Low: 7 to 8 hours (highly recommended for the most tender results).

• High: 3 to 4 hours.

5. The Final Touch

Before serving, give the mixture a good stir. If the gravy is too thick, add a splash of water or broth. If you prefer it thicker, you can stir in a small cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon cold water) and let it cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

To make the most of that incredible gravy, serve the beef tips over a base that can soak up all the sauce:

• Classic: A pile of buttery mashed potatoes.

• Comfort: Broad egg noodles tossed in parsley.

• Modern: Steamed white rice or even cauliflower mash for a lower-carb option.

Why This Recipe Works

Slow cooking beef tips allows the connective tissues to break down slowly, resulting in meat that practically falls apart with a fork. By using the cream of mushroom soup and gravy packets together, you create a complex, savory profile that tastes like it has been simmering in a professional kitchen for hours.

It’s the kind of meal that makes everyone at the table feel instantly at home