Description
This Easy Crockpot Beef Tips with Gravy recipe is a comforting and hearty slow-cooked dish featuring tender beef stew meat simmered in a rich mushroom gravy. Perfect for a cozy family meal, it pairs wonderfully with egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef stew meat
- 10.75 oz can condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 0.88 oz packet brown gravy mix
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 small onion, diced (about 1/3 cup)
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 Tablespoon water (or 2 Tablespoons flour with 1/4 cup water)
Optional Serving Suggestions
- Egg noodles, cooked
- Mashed potatoes, prepared
Instructions
- Prepare the Gravy Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the condensed cream of mushroom soup, brown gravy mix, beef broth, diced onion, and minced garlic. Whisk together until mostly smooth; some lumps are fine as they will dissolve during cooking.
- Layer Ingredients in Crockpot: Place the beef stew meat into a 4-quart crockpot. Pour the prepared gravy mixture over the beef, then gently stir to ensure the meat is coated evenly.
- Slow Cook the Beef: Cover the crockpot and cook on LOW heat setting for 7 hours. This allows the beef to become tender and absorb the flavors of the gravy.
- Thicken the Gravy: After 7 hours, remove the beef pieces using a slotted spoon and set aside. Stir the cornstarch and water mixture into the crockpot and mix well. Return the beef to the crockpot, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes to thicken the gravy.
- Serve: Spoon the beef tips and thickened gravy over prepared egg noodles or mashed potatoes to enjoy a warm, satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use a 4-quart crockpot for best results; adjust cooking time slightly if using a smaller or larger slow cooker.
- If you don’t have cornstarch, use flour as an alternative thickening agent mixed with water.
- For a gluten-free version, choose gluten-free gravy mix and ensure cream of mushroom soup is gluten-free.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Adding vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers can enhance this dish if desired.
