Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy
A comforting dish that's perfect for busy days, Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy features tender beef simmered in a rich, savory gravy.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat Choose good quality for best flavor.
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour For dredging the beef.
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon woodfired garlic powder Or regular garlic powder.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil Divided for browning and cooking.
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth ½ cup reserved.
- 1 can condensed French onion soup 10.5-ounce can.
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch For thickening the gravy.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge the beef pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.
- Heat 1½ tablespoons of olive oil in a heavy pot or skillet over medium heat. Brown the beef on both sides in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot. Add more oil if needed.
- Place the seared beef in the crockpot.
- Pour in the beef broth, French onion soup, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves. Cover and cook on high heat.
Cooking
- In the same pot, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Then add the mushrooms and cook until the onions are soft and the mushrooms are browned.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any brown bits, using 1-2 tablespoons of beef broth to help loosen these bits if necessary.
- Add the cooked vegetables to the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-5 hours.
- Mix the cornstarch with the reserved beef broth and stir it into the crockpot. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes, or until the gravy thickens.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm gently on the stove or in the microwave until heated through. Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or peas for extra nutrition.