Description

This Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy recipe features tender sirloin tips simmered in a flavorful gravy made with beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and aromatic herbs. Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances the taste, resulting in a hearty, comforting dish perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.

Ingredients

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Beef and Searing

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds sirloin tips or beef stew meat cut into 1-inch pieces

Vegetables and Flavor Base

1 large onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
3 tablespoons tomato paste

Liquid 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 Slurry

3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Garnish

Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

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Instructions

Prepare and Sear Beef: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches to avoid overcrowding and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker.
Sauté Onions and Garlic: In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste with the onions and garlic, cooking for about 2 minutes to develop flavor.
Create the Gravy Base: Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, then add dried oregano, dried rosemary, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together well to combine the flavors.
Slow Cook the Beef: Transfer the liquid mixture to the slow cooker if it was in the skillet. Cover 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 to form a slurry.
Thicken the Gravy: Stir the cornstarch slurry into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for an additional 30 minutes until the gravy has thickened to your liking.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top for garnish. Serve the beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
To save time, mix the gravy ingredients in a bowl and pour over the beef before slow cooking, adding cornstarch slurry only near the end.
Add chopped carrots, mushrooms, or bell peppers to the slow cooker for extra vegetables and flavor.
For deeper flavor, replace half the beef broth with dry red wine.
Use sirloin tips, stew meat, or any other sturdy beef cut suitable for slow cooking.
Nutritional values are estimates and can vary with brands and ingredient choices; consult a nutritionist for precise info.