Crockpot beef tips and gravy is old-fashioned comfort food: bite-size chunks of beef that cook low and slow until tender, in a rich brown gravy with onions and mushrooms.
The gravy is homemade from beef broth, Worcestershire and soy sauce, with no packets. Spoon it over rice, egg noodles or mashed potatoes.
Why You Will Love This Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy
- Tender bites. Chuck turns melt-in-your-mouth after 8 hours.
- Homemade gravy. No packet needed.
- Budget friendly. Chuck roast is an affordable cut.
- Family favorite. Kids love it over mashed potatoes.
Ingredients for Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy
- Beef: 2 1/2 lb (1.1 kg) chuck roast cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes. Sirloin tips cook faster but can dry out.
- Flour: Coating the beef thickens the gravy as it cooks.
- Mushrooms: 8 oz (225 g) sliced cremini, optional.
How to Make Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy
Step 1: Coat the beef
Toss the beef with the flour, salt and pepper.
Step 2: Layer
Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic to a 6-quart slow cooker and top with the beef.
Step 3: Add the liquid
Whisk the broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce and thyme and pour over.
Step 4: Slow cook
Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Step 5: Thicken the gravy
Stir in the cornstarch slurry, cover and cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes until the gravy is thick.
Tips for the Best Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy
- Use chuck. It has the marbling that makes beef tips tender.
- Brown for extra flavor. Sear the floured beef in batches if you have 10 extra minutes.
- Adjust the gravy. Add more slurry for thicker gravy or a splash of broth to thin it.
- Taste at the end. Soy sauce and broth are salty, so season last.
What to Serve with Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy
Serve over crockpot mashed potatoes, egg noodles or white rice, with steamed green beans.
Easy Variations
- Onion soup. Replace the salt and thyme with 1 packet onion soup mix.
- Creamy. Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream at the end, stroganoff style.
- Peppers. Add sliced bell peppers for pepper steak tips.
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently with a splash of broth.
Equipment I Used
- 6-quart slow cooker: the right size for this recipe. Fill it between half and two-thirds full for even cooking.
- Large ceramic pasta and soup bowls: deep enough for stews, soups and saucy dinners.
- 3-piece ceramic serving bowl set: takes food straight from the crock to the table.
- Wooden cutting board with handle: for slicing and serving right at the table.
Want even more tender meat? The Braised to Perfection guide explains the low-and-slow method step by step.
Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy
Ingredients
Method
- Toss the beef with the flour, salt and pepper.
- Add the onion, mushrooms and garlic to a 6-quart slow cooker and top with the beef.
- Whisk the broth, Worcestershire, soy sauce and thyme and pour over.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry, cover and cook on HIGH for 15 to 20 minutes until the gravy is thick.
Notes
Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy FAQ
What cut of beef is best for beef tips in the crockpot?
Chuck roast cut into cubes. It stays tender over long cooking. Sirloin tips are leaner and can dry out.
Do I have to brown beef tips first?
No. Tossing them in flour and cooking them raw still gives tender beef and thick gravy. Browning adds extra flavor.
How do I thicken beef tips gravy?
Stir in a cornstarch slurry and cook 15 to 20 minutes on HIGH.
What do you serve with beef tips?
Mashed potatoes, rice or egg noodles.
