Description
A comforting dish of tender beef tips simmered in rich gravy, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef tips (chuck roast, cut into bite-size pieces)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1/4 cup flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Trim excess fat from beef tips and cut into smaller chunks. Chop onions, garlic, and other vegetables.
- Sear the beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and sear the beef in batches until golden brown.
- Deglaze the pan: Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute. Then deglaze with a bit of beef broth.
- Combine in the crock pot: Transfer the seared beef and pan juices to the crock pot, then add vegetables, remaining broth, Worcestershire sauce, and spices.
- Cook slowly: Set the crock pot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Thicken the gravy: About 30 minutes before serving, mix flour or cornstarch with cold water and stir it into the gravy.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle over mashed potatoes or serve with rolls once the meat is tender and gravy thick.
Notes
Marinate beef in broth and seasonings overnight for extra flavor. Avoid lifting the lid too frequently during cooking.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 360
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef, crock pot, comfort food, family recipe, hearty meal