Slow-cooked, fork-tender beef in a rich, savory gravy
This Crock Pot Beef Tips & Gravy is pure comfort food. The beef cooks low and slow until melt-in-your-mouth tender, soaking up a deeply flavorful gravy that’s perfect over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles.
Below is a clear, step-by-step recipe, with pictures placed in the middle of the article to guide you through every stage.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
🥩 Beef
- 2 lb (900 g) beef stew meat or sirloin tips
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
🧅 Gravy Base
- 1 packet onion soup mix
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 300 g) cream of mushroom soup
- 1½ cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
🌿 Optional Add-Ins
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Season the Beef
Place the beef tips in a bowl and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Toss until evenly coated.
Step 2: Add Beef to the Crock Pot
Transfer the seasoned beef directly into the slow cooker, spreading it out evenly.
Step 3: Mix the Gravy
In a separate bowl, whisk together onion soup mix, brown gravy mix, cream of mushroom soup, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
Step 4: Combine Everything
Pour the gravy mixture over the beef. Add onions and mushrooms if using. Gently stir to coat the meat.
Step 5: Slow Cook Until Tender
Cover and cook:
- LOW: 7–8 hours
- HIGH: 4–5 hours
The beef should be very tender and the gravy thick and rich.
Step 6: Serve & Enjoy
Stir gently, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
⭐ Pro Tips for the Best Beef Tips
- Sirloin tips = lean and tender; chuck = richer flavor
- Browning the meat first adds flavor (optional)
- If gravy is thin, uncover and cook 30 minutes on HIGH
- Even better the next day—great for meal prep
🍽️ Best Ways to Serve
- Creamy mashed potatoes
- Egg noodles
- Steamed rice
- Warm biscuits
🥄 Final Result
Fork-tender beef smothered in a deep, savory gravy that tastes like it cooked all day—because it did.