Description

This Crockpot Beef Tips recipe features tender top sirloin pieces simmered with mushrooms, garlic, and savory seasonings in a flavorful beef broth. Slow-cooked to perfection, the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender while the thickened sauce enhances every bite, making it a comforting and easy-to-make meal perfect for busy days.

Ingredients

Scale

Beef and Mushrooms

2 tbsp butter
8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 lb top sirloin, cut into bite-sized pieces

Sauce and Seasonings

1 cup beef broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp glucomannan or xanthan gum

Instructions

Sauté Mushrooms: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and nicely browned. Transfer the mushrooms to the slow cooker.
Brown the Beef: Season the beef pieces with salt and pepper. Add half of the beef to the skillet and sear quickly on all sides until browned. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker. Repeat this with the remaining beef, ensuring to collect all pan juices and add them to the slow cooker.
Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour the beef broth into the slow cooker along with the minced garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder. Stir everything together to combine.
Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours or on high heat for 5 hours, until the beef is tender and infused with flavors.
Thicken Sauce: Once cooking is complete, remove about 1 cup of liquid from the slow cooker. Whisk in the glucomannan or xanthan gum until fully dissolved and smooth. Return this mixture to the slow cooker and stir to thicken the sauce.
Final Taste and Serve: Taste the beef tips and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, ideally over rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari instead of Worcestershire sauce.
Glucomannan or xanthan gum helps thicken the sauce without altering the flavor significantly.
If you prefer a richer sauce, you can add a splash of heavy cream or sour cream at the end.
Top sirloin is recommended for tenderness and flavor, but chuck roast can be used as a budget-friendly alternative.
Brown the beef in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, ensuring proper searing.
Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 5 hours (high)
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: crockpot beef tips, slow cooker beef tips, beef and mushroom stew, easy beef recipes, comfort food slow cooker