Description
Hearty beef tips with rich gravy showcase classic comfort cooking from rural American kitchens. Tender meat medallions simmered in silky sauce promise satisfying dinner memories for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) stew meat
- 3 tbsps minced garlic
- 2 cups (473 ml) beef broth
- 3 tbsps cornstarch
- 3 tbsps ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (1 oz/28 g) package dry onion soup mix
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Evenly distribute stew meat across the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker to guarantee uniform cooking and optimal flavor absorption.
- Sauce Composition: Whisk seasonings and liquid ingredients together in a bowl, creating a seamless, aromatic sauce that will permeate the meat with rich, complex flavors.
- Cooking Initialization: Completely coat meat with prepared sauce, then cover with slow cooker lid and set to low temperature for 7-8 hours, allowing meat to become incredibly tender and infused with deep, robust flavors.
- Final Transformation: Once cooking cycle completes, test meat’s tenderness by gently piercing with a fork; the meat should effortlessly yield and break apart.
- Serving Presentation: Delicately transfer beef tips and luxurious gravy over preferred starch accompaniment like rice, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes, ensuring each serving is generously coated with the sumptuous sauce.
- Finishing Touch: Sprinkle fresh herbs such as parsley or chives across the dish to introduce a vibrant, aromatic garnish that elevates both visual appeal and flavor profile.
Notes
- Meat Selection Matters: Choose chuck roast or stew meat with good marbling for maximum tenderness and rich flavor development.
- Seasoning Technique: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly to prevent clumping and ensure even flavor distribution across the meat.
- Slow Cooker Success: Low and slow cooking breaks down tough meat fibers, transforming ordinary cuts into melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness.
- Herb Enhancement: Fresh herbs aren’t just garnish – they add brightness and lift the entire dish’s flavor profile, making the meal feel more gourmet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg