Cozy Crockpot Beef Tips

Crockpot Beef Tips – beef tips with mushroom gravy is a timeless comfort food that features tender beef pieces and tasty mushrooms in a rich, savory sauce. This dish is all about warmth and heartiness, making it ideal for cozy family meals on cooler days. Save this recipe for when the weather cools and you want to make a filling dish.

This classic crockpot beef tips dish is believed to have roots in the southern U.S., where folks often use tender cuts of beef in their classic recipes. The mix of beef, earthy mushrooms, and that delicious gravy really makes this dish a favorite among many.

When it comes to serving tasty crockpot beef tips with mushroom gravy, there are some great options that really enhance the flavors. You can’t go wrong with Creamy Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, which soak up that rich gravy perfectly. Steamed rice or buttered egg noodles are also fantastic choices for a comforting base.

For a added nutrition, serve some steamed veggies like green beans or Simple Honey Glazed Carrots on the side. And to round it all off, a light side salad with a homemade vinaigrette can offer a nice contrast to the dish’s richness.

Ingredients you will need for crockpot beef tips:

2 pounds of chuck roast or stew meat, trimmed cubed
2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 diced onion
3 tablespoons of butter
8 ounces of sliced baby Bella mushrooms
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 ½ teaspoons each of garlic powder and sugar
1 teaspoon each of onion powder, dried thyme, and mushroom powder
½ cup of thinly sliced pepperoncini peppers
2 cups of beef stock
2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with a few tablespoons of water

Slow Cooker/Crockpot Directions:
1. Pour 2 cups of beef stock into the slow cooker along with all the other ingredients, leaving out the cornstarch for now.
2. Set it to cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-7 hours.
3. About 30 minutes before it’s done, take ½ cup of the liquid from the slow cooker and mix it with the cornstarch until it’s smooth. Stir that mixture back into the slow cooker and let it cook for another 30 minutes.
4. Adjust gravy thickness with water as needed. Season it with salt and pepper to taste, and then serve it with your favorite side dish.

Instant Pot Directions:
1. Pour 1 ½ cups of beef stock into the Instant Pot and add in all the other ingredients, leaving out the cornstarch for now.
2. Set it to the meat/stew mode and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
3. Let the pressure release naturally for about 10-15 minutes.
4. After that, switch to ‘sauté,’ mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, and stir it into the pot once it starts bubbling.

Enjoy!