Crockpot Beef Tips with Mushrooms and Rich Gravy Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Crockpot Beef Tips recipe featuring tender top sirloin, sautéed mushrooms, and a savory garlic and tomato paste-infused broth. Slow-cooked to perfection, this dish offers rich, melt-in-your-mouth beef tips ideal for a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 5 hours (high)
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes (low) or 5 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Mushrooms
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 lb top sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce and Seasonings
- 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
- Sauté Mushrooms: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the mushrooms are softened and browned. Transfer the mushrooms to the slow cooker.
- Sear Beef: Season the top sirloin pieces with salt and pepper. Add half of the beef to the skillet and sear quickly on all sides until browned. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker. Repeat this process with the remaining beef, making sure to deglaze the skillet to collect all the browned bits and juices, then transfer them to the slow cooker.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Into the slow cooker, add the beef broth, minced garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours, until the beef is tender and flavorful.
- Thicken Sauce: Once cooking is complete, remove about 1 cup of the cooking juices from the crockpot. Whisk in the glucomannan until fully incorporated, then pour the mixture back into the crockpot. Stir to thicken and combine the sauce evenly.
- Final Seasoning: Taste the dish and adjust the salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot for a comforting and delicious meal.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances flavor and texture by locking in juices.
- You can substitute glucomannan with xanthan gum to thicken the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or buttered noodles.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free or use soy sauce alternative accordingly.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
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