Description
A comforting slow-cooked beef dish perfect for chilly evenings, featuring tender beef tips simmered in rich gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch or flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the beef by trimming excess fat and cutting into evenly-sized chunks.
- Sear the beef tips in batches in a skillet until browned on all sides.
- Sauté the chopped onions in the same skillet until soft, then add minced garlic.
- Combine the browned beef and sautéed onions and garlic in the slow cooker.
- Pour in the beef broth and add herbs and seasonings, then stir to combine.
- Set the slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Thicken the gravy by mixing cornstarch with water and adding it to the mixture about 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve the beef tips over your choice of side and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding red wine or balsamic vinegar. This dish pairs wonderfully with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: beef tips, slow cooker, comfort food, hearty meals, cozy nights