Beef tips are small chunks of beef, usually from tender cuts like sirloin or chuck, that are perfect for slow-cooked, saucy dishes. They’re tender, flavorful, and often served over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes. 🥩🍛
Slow Cooker Beef Tips
Ingredients
- 1.5–2 lbs beef tips (sirloin, chuck, or stew meat)
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup red wine (optional)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
- 1–2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Brown the Beef
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Brown beef tips on all sides (optional but adds flavor).
- Add to Slow Cooker
- Transfer beef to slow cooker.
- Add onion, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, wine, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Cook
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until beef is tender.
- Optional Gravy
- If you want thicker gravy, mix 2 tbsp flour with ¼ cup water and stir into the beef tips 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve
- Serve over rice, egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or even roasted vegetables.
Optional Add-Ins
- Mushrooms
- Carrots and potatoes
- Peppers for a slightly sweet flavor
If you want, I can also give a restaurant-style beef tips recipe that’s extra rich, creamy, and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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