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Tender Slow Cooker Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy on a white plate garnished with parsley and pepper

Slow Cooker Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy

This Slow Cooker Beef Tips with Mushroom Gravy is a time-saving, easy dinner that yields wonderfully tender beef in a creamy gravy. Perfect served over mashed potatoes or rice!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 pounds chuck roast, trimmed and cubed (or stew meat)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 8 ounces baby Bella mushrooms, thickly sliced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon mushroom powder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • ½ cup pepperoncini peppers, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ - 2 cups low-sodium beef stock
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with water)

Method
 

  1. Sear the Beef: Toss the beef cubes with flour, salt, and pepper. Heat butter in a cast iron skillet or the sauté setting of your Instant Pot. Brown the beef in batches, then remove to a plate.
  2. Cook the Onions: In the same skillet, sauté the onions for about 1 minute. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up the flavorful browned bits stuck to the pan (this is where the magic starts).
  3. Slow Cooker Method: Combine the beef stock, seared beef, onions, mushrooms, garlic powder, sugar, onion powder, thyme, mushroom powder, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and pepperoncini in the slow cooker. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-7 hours.
  4. Thicken the Gravy: About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, whisk cornstarch into ½ cup of the cooking liquid, then stir it back into the slow cooker. Stir and cook for the remaining 30 minutes until the gravy thickens.
  5. Serve: Remove the bay leaf. Serve the beef tips and mushroom gravy over mashed potatoes, rice, egg noodles, or cauliflower mash. Enjoy the hearty, comforting flavors!

Notes

Don’t Skimp on Searing: Searing the beef adds a ton of flavor to the dish—don’t skip it! Use Low-Sodium Stock: This helps you control the salt level in the final dish. Make It Ahead: The flavors get even better the next day, making this a great meal prep option. Storing Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave. Get Creative: Add diced carrots or peas if you want more veggies in the mix.