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Slow Cooker Beef Tips: 15 Secrets for Tender Perfection

Slow Cooker Beef Tips
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Slow Cooker Beef Tips are tender chunks of beef simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy until melt-in-your-mouth soft. This easy comfort food recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy weekends, requiring minimal prep but delivering maximum flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef tips or stew meat
  • 1 can (14 oz) beef broth
  • 1 packet onion soup mix
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (for thickening)
  • 1/4 cup cold water (to mix with cornstarch)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (optional, for browning)
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms (optional)
  • 1/4 cup red wine (optional)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from the beef tips or stew meat.
  2. Optional: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and brown the beef tips to enhance flavor.
  3. Place the beef in the slow cooker and sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the meat.
  4. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, ensuring the beef is covered.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until beef is tender.
  6. About 30 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the slow cooker to thicken the gravy.
  7. Re-cover and let cook for 30 more minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

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