Beef Tips Recipe
Warm, comforting and slow-cooked to tender perfection, this Beef Tips Recipe is the easy, delicious comfort food you’ll make on repeat.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef tips (top sirloin or tenderloin tips) well-marbled for extra tenderness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or avocado oil)
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped (Vidalia for sweetness)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for gluten-free, use 1½ tbsp cornstarch)
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth (or bone broth for depth)
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste (for color and richness)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 sprig fresh rosemary)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the beef tips dry, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high. When shimmering, add beef in batches and sear 2 minutes per side until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, add onions and mushrooms. Stir for 3–4 minutes until onions turn translucent and mushrooms release moisture. Toss in garlic for the last minute—don’t let it burn!
- Sprinkle the flour over the veggies, stir well to coat, and cook 1 minute. This step ensures a silky gravy—skip it and you’ll end up with a thin sauce.
- Pour in beef broth, scraping up any browned bits—those little specks pack a ton of flavor. Whisk in Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and thyme until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the beef tips in the slow cooker. Give it a gentle stir to submerge the meat.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours—either way, low and slow is the secret to melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
- Taste the gravy about 30 minutes before serving. Add salt or pepper if needed. If it’s too thin, whisk a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp cold water) and stir in until thickened.
- Let the beef tips rest, covered, for 5 minutes off heat. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the top for a bright pop.
- Spoon beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, rice or even creamy polenta. Pass extra gravy at the table for happy dribbles.
Notes
Browning is non-negotiable—it gives you that deep, savory flavor you crave. Make sure to use well-marbled beef tips for extra tenderness. For a gluten-free version, substitute flour with cornstarch. Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
Love this recipe?Follow us at @Recipecs for more