Description
A comforting Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy recipe featuring tender sirloin tips simmered in a flavorful gravy made with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and herbs. Perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Ingredients
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Beef and Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds sirloin tips or beef stew meat cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables and Flavorings
- 1 large onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
Liquids and Seasonings
- 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 Agent
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons cold water
Garnish
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sear the Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear until browned on all sides, about 3-5 minutes. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker.
- Sauté Vegetables: 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. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes to deepen the flavor.
- Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Add dried oregano, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Slow Cook: Transfer the onion mixture to the slow cooker if it’s not already there. Close the lid and cook on low for 8 hours (or on high for 5 hours) until the beef is very tender.
- Make Cornstarch Slurry: About 30 minutes before serving, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
- Thicken Gravy: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the gravy to thicken to a rich consistency.
- Serve and Garnish: Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve the beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a hearty meal.
Notes
- Searing the beef adds depth of flavor but can be skipped to save time.
- For quicker prep, whisk the gravy ingredients together and pour over beef, adding cornstarch later to thicken.
- Add chopped carrots, mushrooms, or bell peppers to the slow cooker for extra vegetables and enhanced flavor.
- Substitute half the beef broth with dry red wine for a richer gravy.
- Use stew meat, sirloin tips, or any sturdy cut of beef suitable for slow cooking.
- Calories are estimated based on 5 servings, varying by brands of ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
