Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy
Tender beef tips slow-cooked all day in a rich, savory gravy made from just a few pantry ingredients. This comforting, hands-off crockpot dinner is perfect for busy weeknights, served over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker/Crockpot
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into bite-size tips
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 can beef broth low-sodium recommended
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the Beef: Place the beef stew meat directly into the crockpot and spread it out evenly.
- Season: Sprinkle the onion soup mix over the beef.
- Build the Gravy: Add the cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Combine: Gently stir to combine, making sure the beef is well coated and the soup is broken into the broth.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours.
- Serve: Check that the meat is fork-tender, adjust salt and pepper, and serve over mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
Notes
Go easy on added salt at the start, since the soup mix and canned soup are already salty; use low-sodium broth to help. For deeper flavor, brown the beef in a skillet before adding it to the crockpot (optional). For a thicker gravy, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water) during the last 30 minutes. Leftovers keep 3 to 4 days in the fridge and freeze well up to 3 months.