Slow Cooker Beef Tips

Sep 14, 2022Updated Mar 10, 2025

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This slow cooker beef tips recipe is a comforting, slow-cooked dish featuring tender stew meat in a rich, flavorful gravy that’s perfect over rice or mashed potatoes.

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close up of beef tips on a wooden spoon.

There’s nothing better than a comforting meal made in the slow cooker, and this beef tips recipe is a total winner. We use stew meat as the “beef tips,” pairing it with simple, easy-to-find ingredients to create a rich and flavorful gravy. It’s the kind of dish that makes the whole house smell amazing and feels like a big hug after a long day.

Just let this recipe simmer all day while you’re at work, and when you come home, it’s ready to serve! Pair it with fluffy steamed rice or creamy mashed potatoes for a hearty, satisfying dinner that everyone will love. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

What you need:

collage of beef tips images with text overlay.

Stew meat is the star of this dish, slow-cooking to tender perfection and soaking up all the flavors of the rich gravy. You can also use it in other recipes, like my slow cooker beef and broccoli. Brown gravy mix provides the perfect base for the gravy, while a blend of seasonings—dried onion, garlic, salt, and pepper—enhances every bite.

Beef stock, combined with Worcestershire sauce and a touch of cornstarch, creates a thick and flavorful sauce that ties everything together (low-sodium beef broth works just as well). A little butter is used to brown the beef tips, adding extra richness and helping to build the base for this comforting, savory meal. {The full recipe is in the recipe card below the images}.

Variations

Make a mushroom gravy by adding 2 cups of sliced mushrooms (or a small can).
Add a 1/2 cup of red wine (in place of some of the beef broth) for added flavor.
Add a dollop of sour cream before serving — this will make the dish taste similar to beef stroganoff.
Cubed beef chuck, round roast, or sirloin go great in this recipe. You may even enjoy trying it with venison.

Step-by-Step Directions

uncooked beef tips in a skillet, browning.

Step One – Brown the beef tips over medium high heat in butter in a cast iron skillet.

Step Two – Flip the beef tips to make sure they are browned all over.

Step Three – In a large bowl, whisk together the beef stock, garlic, cornstarch, brown gravy packet, minced onion, and Worcestershire sauce.

Beef stew meat with the gravy poured over and minced dried onions too.

Step Four – Add beef tips into the slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.

Step Five – Pour over gravy mixture.

Step Six – Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or until fork tender. Serve and enjoy!

overhead shot of beef tips in slow cooker.

Ways to serve:

One of the most classic ways to serve beef tips and gravy is on a bed of mashed potatoes smothered in the gravy.
Another ideal way to serve this delicious meal is on a bed of egg noodles. And if you’re family enjoys steamed white rice, this is another hearty serving option.
These easy crockpot beef tips can also be served with a variety of vegetables liked steamed carrots, and broccoli. (try my honey garlic carrots recipe)

overhead shot of beef tips on mashed potatoes with parsley on top.

Recipe FAQs

Can this be prepared in advance?

Yes. though, I would wait to brown the meat, for it’s unsafe to only partially cook meat and refrigerate it.

How do I store the leftovers?

Place any remaining beef tips in an airtight container. They will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.

beef tips on plate over mashed potatoes.

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