Description

Warm, comforting, and full of flavor, this Slow Cooker Beef Tips and Gravy recipe is the ultimate cozy dinner. Perfect for a quick dinner solution, easy recipe nights, or hearty food ideas for the whole family, this dish brings tender beef, rich gravy, and minimal effort to your table. Whether you serve it with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite that doubles as an easy dinner and delicious comfort food.

Ingredients

2 pounds beef chuck roast or stew meat

1 large yellow onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups beef broth

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 bay leaf

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

Salt, to taste

Black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Instructions

1. Optional: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear beef chunks until browned on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.

2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic on top of the beef. Sprinkle in thyme, salt, pepper, and add the bay leaf.

3. In a bowl, mix beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Pour over the beef mixture in the slow cooker.

4. Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until the beef is tender.

5. Whisk cornstarch and water together, then stir into the slow cooker. Cook uncovered on high for 30 minutes or until gravy thickens.

6. Remove bay leaf. Stir in butter, if using. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.

Notes

For best flavor, always sear the beef before slow cooking—it creates a richer depth of taste.

If gravy thickens too much after cooling, reheat with a splash of broth or water to loosen it.

To make it gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure your broth and Worcestershire sauce are gluten-free.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 420
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 820mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: slow cooker beef tips and gravy, easy dinner, comfort food, crockpot beef, hearty meals