a rich, slow-cooked beef tips & mushrooms in gravy—super comforting and perfect over mashed potatoes or rice. Here’s the full recipe 👇
🍲 Slow Cooker Beef Tips & Mushrooms
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
Main
- 2 lbs beef stew meat (or sirloin tips, cut into chunks)
- 2 cups mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
Thickener
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Sear the Beef (Optional but recommended)
- Heat a pan with a little oil over medium-high heat.
- Sear beef pieces until browned on all sides (adds deep flavor).
2. Load the Slow Cooker
- Add beef, mushrooms, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker.
3. Make the Sauce
- In a bowl, mix:
- Beef broth
- Worcestershire sauce
- Soy sauce
- Paprika
- Thyme
- Pepper
- Pour over the beef.
4. Cook Low & Slow
- Low: 7–8 hours
- High: 4–5 hours
- Beef should be fork-tender.
5. Thicken the Gravy
- Mix cornstarch + water to make a slurry.
- Stir into the slow cooker.
- Cook another 20–30 minutes until thickened.
🍽️ How to Serve
Serve hot over:
- Mashed potatoes 🥔
- Rice 🍚
- Egg noodles 🍜
🔥 Pro Tips
- Use chuck roast for extra tender, juicy results.
- Add a splash of heavy cream at the end for a richer sauce.
- Don’t skip searing if you want deeper flavor.