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crockpot beef tips

Crockpot beef tips are the ultimate comfort food that practically cooks itself, transforming tough cuts of beef into melt-in-your-mouth perfection with minimal prep work and rich flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat or sirloin tips, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Pat the beef pieces completely dry with paper towels. Toss the beef with flour, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef tips until golden brown on all sides, approximately 2-3 minutes per side.
  3. Transfer the browned beef to your slow cooker. Add the mushrooms, diced onion, and minced garlic directly on top.
  4. Whisk together beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and thyme in a medium bowl. Pour this mixture over the beef and vegetables in your crockpot. Nestle the bay leaves into the liquid.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until fork-tender.
  6. Remove the bay leaves before serving. Adjust seasonings as needed.

Notes

Don't skip the searing for deeper flavor. Choose well-marbled beef for best results. Store leftovers in airtight containers for 3-4 days.