Beef Tips (Crock Pot Recipe) (2024)

Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy (with no “cream soup!” ) is wonderfully tender, richly satisfying, comforting and flavorful and the perfect make ahead mealfor busy weeknights!

Also known as Beef Tips and Rice and Beef Tips and Noodles, this Beef Tips recipe is about to become one of your favorite recipes! You will beblown away by the flavor and ease of this luxuriously, melt-in-your-mouth beef!I love serving this Beef Tips Recipe for special occasions or holidays because it is so easy, make ahead and simple to double/triple or I’ve even 10X for a crowd!

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Beef Tips in Crock Pot

And 10x this Slow Cooker Beef Tips recipe I did for our Church Woman’s RS Christmas Dinner in return for 10x the rave reviews, emails, texts, face-to-face begging for the recipe.Yes, it’s that good.

Out of everything I could have planned and served (with my Perfect Pot Roast a close second but not as practical), I settled on this Beef Tips Recipe because it’s wonderfully comforting — AKA DELICIOUS — formal enough when using sirloin (you can use other meat for less formal/expense occasions), easy to make in mass quantity, a prep and forget it recipe, stays warm until ready to serve, and receives rave reviews every. single. time.

We served these Crock Pot Beef Tips alongside my Company Mashed Potatoes and Apple Cranberry Salad for a rave worthy feast!

The little work for this Beef Tips Recipe was so worth the praise and the bonus of the savory aroma wafting through every corner of my home as I had 8 large Crockpots scattered throughout my downstairs, plugged into different outlets from the kitchen, to the living room to the bedroom as to not blow a fuse. I was sorry to see all the Crockpots of deliciousness go…

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Beef Tips Recipe ingredients

This slow cooker beef tips recipe requires surprisingly few ingredients to achieve such a rich, comforting flavor. Here’s everything you’ll need to make homemade beef tips and gravy:

  • Beef: Beef chuck or sirloin will provide the most tender, juicy beef tips. Cut the beef into large bite-size pieces keeping in mind the beef will shrink some as it cooks. .
  • Onion: Gets added to the slow cooker to flavor the beef. You may also substitute with 1 teaspoon onion powder.
  • Garlic: I typically add 4 to 6 cloves of garlic to flavor the beef really well. You may also substitute with 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Vegetable oil: You need just a little vegetable or olive oil for searing the beef in a skillet.
  • Butter: The exact amount of butter will depend on how much juices/fat are left from searing your meat.
  • All-purpose flour: I’m sure you could use a gluten-free flour blend here as well.
  • Beef broth: I prefer using low-sodium beef broth so I can control the amount of salt in the dish.
  • Soy sauce: I use reduced sodium soy sauce as well to prevent this meal from being too salty.
  • Dijon mustard: Adds a lovely punch of flavor without overwhelming the dish.
  • Beef bouillon: Just a few teaspoons of bouillon makes the gravy extra rich.
  • Sugar: Just a pinch of sugar balances out the meatiness of this dish.
  • Dried herbs and spices: Dried parsley, thyme, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper adds lots of flavor to the beef tips and gravy.
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How to Make Beef Tips and Gravy

Although incredibly easy to make, this Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Noodles /Rice / Potatoes/ Gravy Reciperequires just a few extra steps than your mom’s dump and run slow cooker beef tips with cream of mushroom soup.

That being said, my recipe really only is 15 minutes additional prep time after cutting your meat, if that, and sooooo worth it — or so say the reviews.

  1. Toss the meat with salt and pepper while sitting on the cutting board.
  2. Sear the beef in an oiled skillet.
  3. Add the seared beef, onion, and garlic to a slow cooker.
  4. To the same skillet the beef was seared in, add the butter and flour. Whisk in the flour until dissolved, then add remaining gravy ingredients.
  5. Pour the gravy mixture into the slow cooker.
  6. Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 5-7 hours. Beef is ready when it is melt in your mouth tender.

Tips for making this Beef Tips Recipe (Crock Pot Method)

  • Sear the beef. Searing the meat first on the stovetop will seal in the juices and keep the meat from drying out. It will also add an additional depth of flavor because meat color always = flavor.
  • Thicken the gravy first. You want to whisk your gravy ingredients together on the stovetop to thicken before adding to your slow cooker. This ensures your gravy is rich, luscious, and the ideal consistency instead of the unappetizing watery gravy that just can’t seem to thicken to perfection using a cornstarch slurry in a slow cooker. By thickening your gravy first, it emerges beautifully and you will be so happy you took the extra 5 minutes and one saucepan to ensure its perfection.
  • Add more or less butter as needed. The exact amount of butter you add to the skillet will depend on how much juices and fat are left from searing your meat. You want approximately ½ cup between the juices and the butter.

How to make this Beef Tip Crock Pot Recipe tender

Like I mentioned earlier, you can use top sirloin for this Crockpot beef tips recipe or you can use stew meat or beef chuck — all will be delicious and crazy tender if cooked long enough. If your meat isn’t as tender as you would like, simply continue to cook away until it’s drool worthy tender and begging to be ladled over rice, potatoes or pasta.

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Beef Tips Recipe variations

  • Make a mushroom gravy. If you and your family are mushroom lovers, feel free to transform this gravy into mushroom gravy by adding mushrooms directly to the crock pot if you wish. If you like fall apart mushrooms that become one with the gravy, add them at the beginning of cooking. If you like firmer mushrooms, add them about half way through cooking.
  • Serve with noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes. An easy way to switch up this recipe is to alternate the base you serve it on!
  • Use a different type of meat. You can use stew meat, beef chuck, or sirloin in this recipe. I’ve also had readers report success using venison!

How to store Beef Tips and Gravy

The slow cooker beef tips with gravy should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Leftovers will last up to 5 days.

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How to reheat this Beef Tips Recipe

You can gently reheat individual portions in the microwave on 30-second intervals, or you can reheat larger portions in the Crockpot.

Can I Freeze Crockpot Beef Tips?

Yes, this beef tips recipe should freeze well since it’s a flour-based gravy rather than a cream-based gravy. If frozen correctly, leftovers will keep up to 3 months in the freezer.

How to serve this Beef Tip Crock Pot Recipe

These slow cooker beef tips pair well with so many comforting side dishes. Here are a few sides I love to serve with beef tips:

  • Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes
  • Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
  • Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • Twice Baked Potatoes
  • Dinner Rolls
  • Honey Roasted Carrots
  • Roasted Parmesan Lemon Broccoli
  • Roasted Green Beans

Crock Pot Beef Tips Recipe FAQs

CAN I PREP CROCKPOT BEEF TIPS IN ADVANCE?

Absolutely! You can make the recipe as written, then let it sit in your fridge until you’re ready to reheat it in the Crockpot and serve. I recommend serving the beef tips and gravy within 48 hours of making it for best results.

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Looking for More Slow Cooker Beef Recipes?

  • Slow Cooker Honey Balsamic Beef
  • Slow Cooker Beef Brisket
  • Slow Cooker Beef Stroganoff
  • Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa
  • Slow Cooker Beef Stew
  • Slow Cooker Italian Sandwiches
  • Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
  • All of my Slow Cooker Recipes!

So now that you have 3 recipes in 1 —Beef Tips and Rice, Beef Tips and Noodles and Beef Tips with Potatoes all with plain Gravy or Mushroom Gravy, be prepared for dinner to become easier and more drool worthy delicious!

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Crock Pot Beef Tips

Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy (with no “cream soup!” ) is is wonderfully tender, richly satisfying, comforting and flavorful and the perfect make ahead mealfor busy weeknights! I also love serving these Beef Tips Recipe for special occasions or holidays because they are so easy, make ahead and simple to double/triple or I’ve even 10X the recipe!

Servings: 6 -8

Total Time: 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 4 hours hrs

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Ingredients

Beef Tips

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast or sirloin, trimmed of excess fat, cut into large bite size pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 onion, chopped (may sub 1 teaspoon onion powder)
  • 4-6 garlic cloves, minced (may sub 1 teaspoon garlic powder)

Gravy

Instructions

  • While meat is still on the cutting board, toss it with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add beef (work in 2 batches if needed) to the very hot skillet and sear on each side, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer seared beef to a lightly greased 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker and top with onions and garlic.

  • To the remaining juices left in the skillet, melt 1-4 tablespoons butter. The amount of butter will depend on how much juices/fat are left from searing your meat. You want approximately ½ cup between the juices and the butter. Whisk the flour into the butter and cook for 2 minutes over medium heat.

  • Whisk in all the remaining Gravy ingredients. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer until thickened to the consistency of thick gravy (gravy will thin once cooked with the beef). Add the gravy to the slow cooker and stir to combine.

  • Cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours or on LOW for 5-7 hours. Beef is ready when it is melt in your mouth tender. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve with potatoes, pasta or rice.

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FAQs

Can I cook frozen beef tips in a crock pot? ›

Crock Pot Safety Guidelines

"You can cook frozen meat in a Crock-Pot Slow Cooker, but suggested cook time may need to be increased." They recommend using a meat thermometer to ensure the meat is well above 165°F.

Can you overcook beef tips in crock pot? ›

It seems almost impossible that meat could get overcooked at such low temperatures, but while it is unlikely, it is still possible.

How to make beef more tender in crockpot? ›

You can do this by placing the beef in a pot or slow cooker with the liquid and heating it until it's heated through and tender. Add some fat: Adding some fat, such as olive oil or butter, can also help make the beef more tender.

Should I sear beef tips before putting in crock pot? ›

Yes, you should brown your meat (beef) before. The meat will cook without browning in the slow cooker but it will have a boiled flavor to it.

How long to put frozen beef in slow cooker? ›

Cooking frozen meat in a slow cooker
Stovetop or OvenSlow cooker set to lowSlow cooker set to high
15 - 30 mins4 - 6 hrs1.5 - 2.5 hrs
35 - 60 mins6 - 8 hrs2.5 - 4 hrs
1.5 - 2.5 hrs9 - 12 hrs4.5 - 6 hrs
3 - 5 hrs12.5 - 18 hrs5 - 7 hrs

How long to cook frozen beef? ›

Information. Raw or cooked meat, poultry or casseroles can be cooked or reheated from the frozen state. However, it will take approximately one and a half times as long to cook. For example, if fresh meat takes one hour to cook, the same meat cooked frozen would take 1 1/2 hours.

What happens if you don't brown meat before a slow cooker? ›

While searing meat before slow cooking can enhance flavors by developing a caramelized crust, it's not strictly necessary. If you skip searing, the meat may lack some depth of flavor, but it will still cook and become tender in the slow cooker.

Does beef get more tender the longer it cooks? ›

It totally depends on the cut. Chuck etc get tender with prolonged cooking, because they have a lot of connective tissue which melts in a braise. Leaner beef will just get tough.

Why is my beef still tough after slow cooking? ›

“Beef may be tough in the slow cooker if you haven't added enough liquid, or haven't cooked it for long enough,” Kristen Carli, M.S., R.D., owner of Camelback Nutrition & Wellness, tells SELF. “For cuts of meat, the fattier cuts are often the ones that get juicy and tender.

How long does it take for beef to get tender in slow cooker? ›

Heat on high for 4 hrs or low for 6 hrs until the beef is cooked and tender.

Why did my slow cooked beef turn out tough? ›

Meat that is over-cooked, even if it's submerged in liquid, will eventually dry-out, and get tough, and different cuts of meat cook differently. There are a few reasons for that. Not having enough liquid in the pot can do it. A poor cut of meat can result in toughness as well.

Should I brown beef before crock pot? ›

"The caramelized surface of the meat will lend rich flavor and color to the finished dish." If you are making a slow-cooked recipe that calls for ground beef, like chili, beef stew, or meat sauce, browning the meat beforehand makes a huge difference.

Can you use chicken broth instead of beef broth? ›

Like beef broth, chicken broth is a kitchen staple and makes a good substitute if you are all out of the meaty broth. This savory, salty liquid has a milder flavor than beef broth but is a good one-to-one replacement. Chicken broth also has a similar nutrition profile to beef broth, low in calories and high in sodium.

Why do you put flour on meat before cooking? ›

As for why it's such a prevalent method at all, the two main reasons people will supply are that it helps create a more flavorful sear on the meat and that it thickens up the sauce or broth of the final product.

How do you cook frozen steak tips? ›

  1. Transfer the steak tips from freezer to refrigerator at least a day ahead.
  2. Preheat your grill or grill pan to high heat.
  3. Remove steak tips from marinade and sear on one side until nicely browned, 4 to 6 minutes.
  4. Flip the steak tips and grill on the other side an additional 4 to 6 minutes.

How long to cook frozen steak tips? ›

The cooking time for frozen beef tips can vary depending on the method used. As a general guideline, you might need to add about 50% more time than the recommended cooking time for thawed beef tips. For example, if a recipe suggests 20 minutes for thawed beef tips, you might need around 30 minutes for frozen ones.

How long does it take to thaw beef tips? ›

In the refrigerator, ground beef, stew meat, and steaks may thaw within a day. Bone-in parts and whole roasts may take 2 days or longer. Once the raw ground beef thaws, it will be safe in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. All other cuts of beef can be refrigerated safely for 3 to 5 additional days before cooking.

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