Description
This Crockpot Beef Tips and Gravy recipe is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender beef chuck or sirloin cooked slowly in a rich, flavorful gravy. Perfect for a family dinner, the beef is seared for extra flavor then slow-cooked to tender perfection and smothered in a savory homemade gravy made with beef broth, herbs, and a touch of Dijon mustard.
Ingredients
Beef and Seasoning
- 1 ½ pounds beef chuck roast or sirloin, trimmed and excess fat removed, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
Vegetables and Aromatics
- ½ onion, chopped
- 4-6 garlic cloves, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 bay leaf
Liquid and Gravy Ingredients
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons beef bouillon
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Brown meat: Toss the beef chunks with salt and pepper. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches, cooking 2 minutes per side until nicely browned. This seals in the juices and adds rich flavor.
- Slow cook in crockpot: Transfer the browned beef to a lightly greased 6-quart crockpot. Top with chopped onion, minced garlic, and bay leaf. Pour in beef broth. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or low for 5 to 7 hours until beef is tender. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Melt butter in skillet: Using the same skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Include leftover meat juices and fat to make about ½ cup liquid combined. Whisk in the cornstarch and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to cook out the raw starch taste and create a roux.
- Make gravy: Gradually whisk in Dijon mustard, beef bouillon, parsley, paprika, oregano, and thyme to the roux. Slowly add 2 cups of the cooking liquid from the crockpot, whisking continuously to combine and prevent lumps. Bring to a light simmer and cook for 3 to 5 minutes until the gravy thickens. Adjust thickness by adding more or less liquid as desired.
- Serve: Spoon the tender beef tips onto plates and generously ladle the rich gravy over the top. Serve immediately for a satisfying comfort meal.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances the flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Use beef chuck for the most tender and flavorful results.
- The gravy thickness can be adjusted by adding more or less broth from the crockpot.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute cornstarch with a gluten-free starch alternative.
- Leftovers reheat well and flavors deepen over time.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles for a classic hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
