Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy (Printable)

Tender beef cubes slow-cooked in a 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
05 - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Thickeners & Seasonings

06 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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 Make It:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The gravy develops an incredible depth that tastes like you spent all day at the stove
  • This recipe forgives your schedule unlike almost anything else in my kitchen
02 -
  • Searing the beef first adds incredible flavor but skipping it still yields delicious results
  • The gravy continues thickening as it cools so do not worry if it looks slightly thin right after cooking
03 -
  • Cut the beef into uniform cubes so everything cooks at the same rate
  • Use cornstarch instead of flour to keep this recipe completely gluten free

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