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? ›

All food headed for a slow cooker should be fully thawed in the refrigerator first, the USDA says, even for recipes that require long, slow cooking over several hours. The agency also suggests you still cook your meal on your slow cooker's highest temperature setting for the first hour.

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 do I make sure my beef is tender in a slow cooker? ›

Simply add the meat to your slow cooker with aromatics, stock and sauces and cook either on High for 4-5 hours or on Low for 5-8 hours. How do you make meat tender in a slow cooker? Choosing a cut of beef best suited for low and slow cooking is the ideal way to get extra tender meat.

Is it better to cook beef on high or low in a crock pot? ›

Cook it on low.

While many slow cooker recipes can be made on high for 3-4 hours, I highly recommend cooking this beef stew on low for the full 7-8 hours. This will ensure that the beef gets nice and tender.

Do you have to cook frozen beef before slow cooker? ›

It is best to thaw meat or poultry before putting it into a slow cooker. Frozen pieces will take longer to reach a safe internal temperature and could possibly result in foodborne illness. Frozen or partially frozen foods can also cool everything else in the slow cooker.

How long to cook frozen beef? ›

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.

Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low? ›

Low: 7-8 hours to reach the simmer point. High: 3-4 hours to reach the simmer point. If playback doesn't begin shortly, try restarting your device.

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

"Browning, or caramelizing, meat before putting it into a slow cooker isn't 100 percent necessary, but it is well worth the effort for the most flavorful and full-bodied end result," he says. "The caramelized surface of the meat will lend rich flavor and color to the finished dish."

Can you leave beef too long in slow cooker? ›

Can you overcook something in a slow cooker? Slow cookers are specially designed to cook food for long periods of time, but yes, you can still overcook in a slow cooker if something is left on the wrong setting for longer than it's supposed to be.

Why is my beef still tough in slow cooker? ›

Slow cooking is a long process that requires patience. If your meat is still tough, it may simply need more time for the collagen-rich connective tissues to break down fully. Ensure you follow recipe guidelines for cooking times but remember, these can vary depending on the specific cut and size of the meat.

Does beef get more tender the longer it cooks? ›

Your meat will be juicier and more tender

The longer cooking time and the low heat complement each other perfectly. As a result, even though the meat is cooked for far longer, it doesn't dry out because the temperature is low. As a result, this is the best way to retain all the natural juices of the meat.

Can I leave food in a slow cooker overnight off? ›

Most appliances will automatically shut off after 20 or so hours on this setting, but you shouldn't leave food in a slow cooker for an extended length of time. The general rule of thumb is that 2-4 hours is the maximum length of time you can leave food in a slow cooker on warm.

What's the difference between a Crock-Pot and a slow cooker? ›

However, Crockpots generally have ceramic or porcelain pots, while most slow cookers have a metal pot. As with a lot of cooking appliances, the biggest difference comes from the distribution of heat.

What happens if you cook Crock-Pot on high instead of low? ›

Foods take different times to cook depending upon the setting used. Certainly, foods will cook faster on high than on low. However, for all-day cooking or for less-tender cuts, you may want to use the low setting.

Should you flip beef in slow cooker? ›

There is no need to flip meat in a crock pot. In fact, I don't recommend trying it because it will be more hassle than it's worth. While it can be tempting to flip a roast in the name of even cooking, the crock pot takes care of that for you.

How do you defrost beef tips quickly? ›

Submerge the meat, in its packaging, in the water. Change the water periodically. Your steaks should be ready to cook in 45 minutes to 2 hours. Remember, the water should be cold; using warm water may be faster but will create an environment that's perfect for bacteria.

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.

Can you cook beef cubes from frozen? ›

A: Yes, meat products can be cooked straight from frozen, although you must ensure that the meat is thoroughly cooked through before serving. The meat must reach a core temperature of 70°C for at least 2 minutes to destroy any harmful bacteria.

How long does frozen chicken need to cook in the crock pot? ›

How to make frozen chicken breasts in the Crock-Pot. Simply add the frozen chicken breasts, butter, poultry seasoning, salt and pepper to the insert of your Crock-Pot. Cook the chicken on LOW heat for about 6 hours or HIGH heat for about 4 hours, or until the chicken shreds easily with a fork.

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