Savory Slow Cooker Beef Tips with Mushrooms for Cozy Nights

This Slow Cooker Beef Tips with Mushrooms is a heartwarming comfort food that brings the family together.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 8

Thicken Gravy Time 30

Total Time 8 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beef and Gravy

2 pounds Beef tips Choose tender cuts like sirloin or stew meat.
2 tablespoons Tomato paste Adds depth to the gravy.
4 cups Beef broth Creates a flavorful sauce base.
to taste Salt Essential for seasoning.
to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning.

For the Vegetables

16 ounces Frozen pearl onions No thawing needed.
8 ounces Fresh mushrooms Use varieties like cremini or button.

For Seasoning

1 teaspoon Garlic powder Flavor booster.
1 teaspoon Onion powder Additional onion flavor.
1 teaspoon Dried thyme Offers aromatic notes.

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Begin by placing the tender beef tips and frozen pearl onions into the slow cooker.
Sprinkle the beef tips with tomato paste, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to coat every piece.
Add the fresh mushrooms on top and pour in the beef broth.
Cover the slow cooker and set it on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
To thicken the gravy, whisk cornstarch into a cup of the hot cooking liquid, then stir back into the slow cooker and cook on high for another 30 minutes.
Serve the beef tips and gravy over mashed potatoes, cauliflower mash, or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 45gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Make sure beef tips are well-coated with seasoning for maximum flavor absorption. Consider browning the beef in an Instant Pot for enhanced taste.

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