The ultimate cozy, melt-in-your-mouth comfort food! Tender, juicy beef tips simmered low and slow with fresh mushrooms and onions in a rich, deeply savory homemade gravy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours (Low) or 4 hours (High)
- Servings: 4–6 people
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 lbs: Beef stew meat, sirloin tips, or chuck roast cut into 1-inch cubes
- 8 oz: Fresh white button or Bella mushrooms, thickly sliced
- 1 large: Yellow onion, halved and sliced
- 2 cups: Low-sodium beef broth
- 1 packet (1 oz): Brown gravy mix (or onion soup mix)
- 1 tbsp: Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves: Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp: Onion powder
- To taste: Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Cornstarch Slurry: 2 tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp cold water (to thicken at the end)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep the Slow Cooker: Lightly spray the inside of your slow cooker liner or insert with non-stick cooking spray.
- Dump the Base: Add the cubed beef tips, sliced onions, and sliced mushrooms directly into the bottom of the slow cooker. Toss them lightly to mix.
- Whisk the Gravy Liquid: In a medium bowl or large glass measuring cup, whisk together the beef broth, brown gravy mix packet, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until completely smooth.
- Pour and Cook: Pour the seasoned gravy mixture evenly over the beef, mushrooms, and onions. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 hours) until the beef is incredibly fork-tender.
- Thicken the Gravy: About 20 minutes before serving, turn the slow cooker to HIGH. Whisk your cornstarch slurry directly into the bubbling liquid.
- Final Simmer: Cover and let it cook for an additional 15–20 minutes until the sauce thickens into a rich, glossy, and heavy gravy.
- Serve: Give everything a good stir. Serve the tender beef tips and rich mushroom gravy hot over a steaming bed of garlic mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or white rice!