Dinner

Crockpot Beef Tips with Mushrooms and Rich Gravy Recipe

ByRita Bennet January 24, 2026January 24, 2026

Introduction

This Crockpot Beef Tips recipe is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for busy days. Tender beef pieces simmered with mushrooms and a savory sauce make an easy, satisfying meal.

A white bowl contains a meal with two main layers. The bottom layer is white, fluffy rice filling the entire bowl. On top, there is a thick brown beef stew with chunks of tender meat and sliced mushrooms, garnished with small green herb pieces scattered over the stew. The bowl sits on a white marbled surface with a striped cloth underneath featuring colors like orange, turquoise, and purple. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 tbsp butter
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced

Salt and pepper, to taste
2 lb top sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup beef broth
3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce)
1 tsp onion powder

1/2 tsp glucomannan (or xanthan gum)

Instructions

Step 1: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Once melted, add the mushrooms and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Sauté the mushrooms until softened and browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer them to the slow cooker.

Step 3: Season the beef with salt and pepper. Add half the beef to the skillet and sear quickly on all sides until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker. Repeat with the remaining beef, making sure to scrape all the pan juices into the slow cooker.
Step 4: Add the beef broth, garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder to the slow cooker. Stir to combine, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours until the beef is tender.
Step 5: When cooking is complete, remove about 1 cup of juices from the pot. Whisk in the glucomannan until smooth, then pour the mixture back into the slow cooker and stir to thicken the sauce.

Step 6: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Tips & Variations

For a richer flavor, use homemade or high-quality beef broth.
Substitute shiitake or cremini mushrooms if you prefer a different texture.

Serve over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.
If you don’t have glucomannan or xanthan gum, cornstarch mixed with water can be used as a thickener instead.

Storage

Store leftover beef tips in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through. The sauce may thicken after refrigeration; add a splash of beef broth or water to loosen it if needed.

How to Serve

This image shows a close-up of a black slow cooker filled with a thick stew containing several chunks of browned beef and sliced mushrooms covered in a rich brown sauce, garnished with small green herb pieces scattered on top. A silver ladle inside the cooker holds a scoop of the beef and mushroom stew, highlighting the glistening texture of the meat and mushrooms in the sauce. The slow cooker is placed on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use a different cut of beef?

Yes, you can use other tender cuts like sirloin tip or chuck roast cut into pieces, but adjust cooking time accordingly for tenderness.

Can this recipe be made on the stovetop instead of a crockpot?

Yes, brown the beef and mushrooms as directed, then simmer everything in a covered pot on low heat for 2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.