Description
A comforting and flavorful dish perfect for chilly evenings, featuring tender beef tips simmered in rich gravy with sautéed mushrooms and garlic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef tips (chuck roast recommended)
- 8 ounces fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup beef broth (low sodium optional)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or parsley (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Season the beef tips generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Sear the beef on all sides until golden brown.
- Sauté chopped onions and garlic in the same skillet until softened. Add the mushrooms last and cook until golden.
- Transfer the beef and vegetables to a crock pot. Pour in the beef broth until covered.
- Sprinkle the gravy mix over the mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Add fresh herbs and Worcestershire sauce if using.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
- For thicker gravy, whisk cornstarch with cold water and add during the last 30 minutes.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles, garnishing with fresh parsley.
Notes
Ensure not to overcrowd the crock pot and don’t skip the searing step for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: beef tips, crock pot, comfort food, cozy meals, winter recipes, family dinner